Awakening Your 6 th Sense

Dissolved
Gas Analysis
for the smart grid
and for the future
 VISION To give our customers a competitive edge by awakening their
6th sense

To provide insight and information to help our customers

MISSION reduce waste and inefficiency in their most resource-intensive
processes

Our Focus Markets

Global Industrial Advanced

Energy Materials Technologies

LumaSense Global Energy customers
include the world’s leading power
producers and energy transmitters
such as electrical utilities as well as
oil/gas refineries.
LumaSense Industrial Materials cus- LumaSense Advanced Technologies
tomers include the world’s leading customers include the world’s lead-
manufacturers of glass, metals, and ing semiconductor, solar, and LED/
plastics. MOCVD equipment manufacturers.

Corporate History
1958 1969 1978 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012
Impac is LumaSense is Acquires Andros, Acquires Reliability LS6 Systems at
Andros and Luxtron and Acquires Innova Acquires Opsens
founded founded and Impac and Mikron. Point for Service 50,000+ sites, First
Mikron are Innova are Energy and ITC
acquires Luxtron Offerings SmartDGA for
founded founded
Energy Launched
Global Energy Usage

The electric grid is the vast network
of transmission lines, substations and
power plants that deliver electric
power to our homes and businesses. It
is one of the great engineering feats
of the 20th century, and includes more
than 9,000 generating plants and
around 300,000 miles of transmission
lines in the U.S.
But the current grid is inefficient, and
has changed little in concept since
the days of Thomas Edison. Up to ten
percent of the power we generate
is lost in transmission. Many power
plants, often the dirtiest, are held in
Figure 1. 800
World energy
consumption,
600
1990-2035
(quadrillion Btu)
406
400
354
Non-OECD 200
reserve—although still running and
polluting—and used only to generate
power several dozen hours per year.
This costs consumers money and
means unnecessary pollution from
power plants.
A "smart" electric grid allows homes
and businesses to use, as well as
produce and sell, electricity in a more
technologically advanced way. We
are about to spend $1.5 trillion to
upgrade and expand the electric grid
in the United States over the next 25
years.
770
721
671
619
573
505
This will result in:
• 30% cut in global warming pollution
from the electric sector with a full
deployment of smart grid technology
• 25% cut in global warming pollution
from transportation with a fully
deployed smart grid
Did you Know:
• 65% of global warming pollution is
estimated to come from energy generation
and usage
• $25 billion is paid by consumers every
year for electricity estimated to be lost to
inefficient transmission and distribution
in the United States
• $150 billion is lost every year due to
power outages and blackouts in the United
States alone
• $108 billion is spent each year on energy
bills for commercial buildings in the
United States

OECD • 30% of energy used by commercial

0 buildings could be cut through investments
1990 2000 2008 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035
in energy efficiency

Current Trends for Smart Grid Investment

National Electricity Infrastructure Gap:
Estimated at $732 Billion by 2040

+
• Over $2 Trillion in capital investments over the next (in billions of 2010 dollars)
20 years.
Cumulative
Type of Infrastructure
• Annual Smart Grid spending is expected to reach 2020 2040
$65 Billion by 2017
Generation 12.3 401.1
• By 2017, $278 Billion will have been invested in T&D Transmission 37.3 111.8
infrastructure, with only $48 Billion in Smart Meters
Distribution 57.4 219
U.S. Total 107 731.8
Source: ASCE

Large Investments in New Assets Requiring $732B Investment Gap by 2040 Will Exist -
Smart Instrumentation Existing Assets Will Need Smart Instrumentation

Investment will be needed in Online DGA for new Transformers/LTC's and to extend life of existing Transformers/LTC's
The Transformer Dilemma

Over the past several decades, the According to the U.S. Commerce In a 1975 study, it was found that the
expansion of power consumption has Department, transformer installations average age at the time of a power
been unprecedented globally with the in the United States reached their transformer failure was 9.4 years.
additions of several transformers to peak in 1974 but have decreased In a 1985 study by Hartford Steam
the expanding global grid. Significant over subsequent years. The average Boiler, it was found to be 11.4 years.
industrial growth happened in age of a power transformer is 30-40 Transformers fail for various reasons
the 1950’s and beyond. Power years, which means many of these before their expected life, and those
consumption continues to grow on transformers are now at the end of that make it to 40 years survive on
the average 3-5% per year globally. their life. “borrowed time” beyond that point.

Failure Distribution (50% rate) Transformer Failure Rate Functions

(all vintages, assuming no replacements)
35.00
100%
30.00 90%
80%
25.00
Hazard Function 70%
20.00 60%
50%
15.00
40%
10.00 30%
20%
5.00
10%

0.00 0%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1964
1967
1969
1971
1973
1975
1977
1979
1981
1983
1985
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015

Years

Insulation Stress vs. Strength Transformer Failure Rate vs. Time

Decreasing Constant Increasing
Insulation Strength Reducing Strength with Failure Failure Failure
time and after incidents Rate Rate Rate
Insulation
Spare
Margin Observed Failure
Failure Rate

Early Rate
“Infant
Mortality” Wear-out
Failure Constant (Random)
Failures Failures
Failure
Incidents
Insulation
Stress

New Increasing Age Old Time

What is DGA? Why is it important?
Currently, less than 5 percent of transformers have condition-based online DGA monitoring systems, according to industry
sources, and approximately 30 percent of all transformer failures in the United States are related to faulty LTCs.

Widespread condition monitoring was unattainable using traditional technologies, largely due to high costs and excessive
installation time. Whereas other systems take days to install, a SmartDGA monitor can be installed in a matter of hours.
Additionally, SmartDGA monitors will cost up to 50-percent less than other monitors. The first monitor in the new line,
the SmartDGA Gauge, will be the industry’s first dedicated online gas monitor for LTCs.

Recent Survey Results

Over a period of 3 months in 2012, LumaSense Technologies conducted a global survey relating to online Dissolved Gas
Analysis and Transformer Monitoring. The survey was implemented via online, written, and verbal interviews. The follow-
ing charts highlight a few key points from the survey.

Average Age of Transformers on Critical Gases/Readings to Monitor Percent of Transformers with Online
Transmission System DGA Monitoring
Average Age of Transformers on Transmission System Critical Gases/Readings to Monitor Percent  of  Transformers  with  Online  DGA  Monitoring  

% of
Moisture 47.7% Respondents 44.4%   f  
83.2%  o onitor  
30% 29%
27%
45.0%   nts  m
25% 23%
Nitrogen 15.9%
responder  less  with  
Oxygen
40.0%   25%  o e  DGA  
20%
14.8%
35.0%   Onlin
Ethane 34.7% 30.0%  
15%
13% 22.8%  
Methane 40.9% 25.0%  
10%
20.0%   16.0%  
7.40% Ethylene 48.9%
5% 15.0%  
Acetylene 68.8% 10.0%  
0% 6.2%  
Under 25-30
0% 0.80% Carbon Dioxide 30.1% 5.0%   7.4%  
30-35 3.1%  
25 Years Years 35-40 0.0%  
40-45 45-50 Carbon Monoxide 43.2%
Years Years Over 50 0-­‐10%  
Years Years 10-­‐15%   15-­‐25%  
Years Hydrogen 75.0%
25-­‐40%  
% of Transf 40-­‐50%   Over  
ormers Mon
ONLINE DGA SURVEY RESULTS 11
ONLINE DGA SURVEY RESULTS 9
itored 50%  

ONLINE  DGA  SURVEY  RESULTS   1

Benefits of Online DGA vs Offline DGA

DGA is the single most comprehensive
and widely accepted tool for trans- Transformer Failure Methods
former condition assessment. Today,
it is mostly done annually or twice a
2%
year with manual samples offline and
takes one to two weeks for results.
3% • Lightning
The transition from offline to online • Through Faults
monitoring is driven by the need for 6%
real-time data to support aging and
25% 6% • Insulation Deterioration
stressed assets.
• Inadequate Maintenance
Online DGA helps utilities to: 11% • Moisture
• Obtain real-time data for real-time
actions 12%
13%
• Loose Connections
• Avoid unplanned failures
22%
• Workmanship
• Tempering • Overloading
• Adopt lower cost condition based • All Others
maintenance Chart Source: William H. Bartley, P.E.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.
• Defer capital expenditures by
extending the transformer's useful H2 only, $3-5k
GE GLA 100, $3k
life Serveron TM1, Qualitrol 150

Performance/Features
Technology Overview
Technology Advantages Disadvantages Accuracy Cost
NDIR • Simultaneous multi-gas measurement • Limited ability to detect very low gas concentra-
Non-Dispersive • No required calibrations tions
Infrared • Low maintenance • Interfering gases can effect accuracy; however Medium Low
• Fast gas measurement time typically can be compensated
• High ease of use and install
NIR • Simultaneous multi-gas measurement • Limited ability to measure high gas concentrations
Near Infrared • Non-frequent calibrations • Can be impacted by interfering gases
• Low maintenance Low Medium
• Easily installed
GC • Able to measure many different gases • Frequent calibrations needed
Gas Chromatography • Based on standards in many utility labs • Auxiliary (carrier) gas needed – maintenance cost Medium High
• Can be difficult to install
PAS • Can detect/measure very low (ppm and • Limited ability to measure high gas concentrations
Photoacoustic Spec- ppb) gas concentrations • Interfering gases can effect accuracy; however
troscopy • Low maintenance – based on system typically can be compensated High High
filters that are used • Affected by vibration
• Can be difficult to install
Electrochemical • Small size • Frequent calibrations needed
• Good for measuring gases that can’t • Short/limited life time – needs replacement
easily or inexpensively be measured by • Single gas measurement Low Low
other technologies

Factors to Consider When Selecting Online DGA

Critical Factors In The Choice of Online DGA Instrumentation

On site service and support 55.7%

During a 2012 LumaSense Technologies Lead Time 18.4%
Global Survey, respondents indicated the Diagnostics/Analysis Software Available 2.4%
following factors were important to Ease of Installation 29.9%
consider when selecting online DGA Data Storage 27.0%
monitoring solutions. Communication Protocols Used 22.4%
Warranty 32.2%
Maintenance Required (consumables) 43.1%
Reputation of Supplier 21.8%
Repeatability 37.4%
Accuracy 47.7%
System Ruggedness 28.7%
Operating Temperature Limits 26.4%
Technology Used 54.6%
Price 69.5%

ONLINE DGA SURVEY RESULTS 7

Standards and Guidelines Governing DGA

IEEE Std. C57.104-2008 IEEE Guide for the interpretation of Gases Generated in Oil
Immersed Transformers

IEEE Std. C57.139.2010 IEEE Guide for Dissolved Gas Analysis in Transformer Load Tap
Changers
IEEE Std. C57.12.80-2002 Terminology for Power and Distribution Transformers
IEC 60599-2007-05 Edition 2.1 Mineral Oil Impregnated Electrical Equipment in Service – Guide to
the Interpretation of Dissolved and Free Gas Analysis
Indication/Fault Gas Table
INDICATION / FAULT GAS H2 CO CO2 CH4 C2H2 C2H4 C2H6 O2 H2O
Cellulose aging • • •
Mineral oil decomposition • • • • •
Leaks in oil expansion systems, gaskets, welds, etc. • • •
Thermal faults – Cellulose • • • • •
Thermal faults in Oil @ 150°C - 300°C • • Trace •
Thermal faults in Oil @ 300°C - 700°C • • Trace • •
Thermal faults in Oil @ >700°C • • • •
Partial Discharge • • Trace
Arcing • • • •

Combustible gas generation vs. approximate oil

decomposition temperature
Partial discharge (not temperature dependent)
Range of normal operation 1.8 H2 (+79%)
Hot spots Arcing
(of increasing Conditions
200˚C

temperature)
Hydrogen
(H2) 1.4 N2
300˚C

CO
65˚C

Methane O2
(CH4) 1.0
600˚C

CH4>H2
Ethane CH4
250˚C

(C2H6)
0.6 C2H2
350˚C

Ethylene and CO2

C2H4>CH4
(C2H4) C2H4
C2H4>C2H6
Trace C2H6
Acetylene (-66%)
160˚C

0.2
500˚C

700˚C

(C2H2) C2H2>10% of C2H4

0 40 80
Gas generation (not to scale) Temperature (°C)
Approximate oil decomposition temperature >150°C

Gas Ratio Analysis

The diagnostic theories based upon The first ratio method (Doernenburg) for the diagnosis to be valid. However,
the thermal degradation principles utilizes Ratios 1, 2, 3, and 4. This it suggests that the method be used
employ an array of ratios of certain procedure requires significant levels only when the normal limits of the
key combustible gases as the fault of the gases to be present in order for individual gases have been exceeded.
type indicators. These five ratios are: the diagnosis to be valid.

Ratio 1 (R1) = CH4/H2 The second method (Rogers) utilizes

Ratio 2 (R2) = C2H2/C2H4 Ratios 1, 2, and 5. The Rogers method
Ratio 3 (R3) = C2H2/CH4 does not depend on specific gas con-
Ratio 4 (R4) = C2H6/C2H2 centrations to exist in the transformer
Ratio 5 (R5) = C2H4/C2H6
Doernenburg Ratios Method (IEEE Std. C57.104-2008)
This method utilizes the gas concen- KEY GAS CONCENTRATIONS L1
tration from ratio of CH4/H2 , C2H2/CH4, [µL/L (PPM)]
C2H4/C2H6 , and C2H2/C2H4. The value
Hydrogen (H2) 100
of the gases at first, must exceed the
concentration L1 (2 times limit for one Methane (CH4) 120
of following: H2, CH4, C2H2 and C2H4 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 350
and one times limit for CO or C2H6) Acetylene (C2H2) 1
to ascertain whether there is really
Ethylene (C2H4) 50
a problem with the unit and then
whether there is sufficient generation Ethane (C2H6) 65
of each gas for the ratio analysis to be
applicable.

SUGGESTED FAULT RATIO 1 (R1) RATIO 2 (R2) RATIO 3 (R3) RATIO 4 (R4)
DIAGNOSIS
SUGGESTED FAULT CH4/H2 C2H2/C2H4 C2H2/CH4 C2H6/C2H2
DIAGNOSIS
Oil Gas space Oil Gas space Oil Gas space Oil Gas space

1. Thermal decomposition >1.0 >0.1 <0.75 <1.0 <0.3 <0.1 >0.4 >0.2
2. Partial discharge
<0.1 <0.01 Not significant <0.3 <0.1 >0.4 >0.2
(low-intensity PD)
3. Arcing (high-intensity PD) >0.1 to <0.1 >0.01 to <0.1 >0.75 >1.0 >0.3 >0.1 <0.4 <0.2

Rogers Ratios Method (IEEE Std. C57.104-2008)

Ratio 2 Ratio 1 Ratio 3
Case SUGGESTED FAULT TYPE
C2H2/C2H4 CH4/H2 C2H4/C2H6
0 <0.01 <0.1 <1.0 Normal
1 ≥1.0 ≥0.1, <0.5 ≥1.0 Discharge of low energy
2 ≥.0.6, <3.0 ≥0.1, <1.0 ≥2.0 Discharge of high energy
3 <0.01 ≥1.0 <1.0 Thermal fault, low temp <300ºC
4 <0.1 ≥1.0 ≥1.0, <4.0 Thermal fault, <700ºC
5 <0.2 ≥1.0 ≥4.0 Thermal fault, >700ºC

CO2 vs. CO Ratio (IEEE Std. C57.104-2008)

The ratio of CO2/CO is sometimes used as an indicator of the thermal decomposition of cellulose. This ratio is normally
more than seven. For the CO2/CO ratio, the respective values of CO2 and CO should exceed 5000ppm and 500ppm in order
to improve the certainty factor, i.e., ratios are sensitive to minimum values. As the magnitude of CO increases, the ratio
of CO2 /CO decreases. This may indicate an abnormality that is degrading cellulosic insulation.
Key Gas Method (IEEE Std. C57.104-2008)
KEY GAS FAULT TYPE TYPICAL PROPORTIONS OF GENERATED COMBUSTIBLE GASES
C2H4 Thermal oil Mainly C2H4; Smaller proportions of C2H6, CH4, and H2; Traces of C2H2 at
very high fault temperatures
CO Thermal oil and cellulose Mainly CO; Much smaller quantities of hydrocarbon; gases in same pro-
portions as thermal faults in oil alone.
H2 Electrical Low Energy Partial Mainly H2; Small quantities of CH4; Traces of C2H4 and C2H6
Discarge
H2 & C2H2 Electrical High Energy (arcing) Mainly H2 and C2H2; Minor traces of CH4, C2H4, and C2H6; Also CO if cel-
lulose is involved

TDCG (Total Dissolved Combustible Gas) Method (IEEE Std. C57.104-2008)

TDCG levels TDGC rate Sampling intervals and operating procedures for gas generation rates
(ppm) (ppm/day)
Sampling Interval Operating procedures

Condition 4 >4630 >30 Daily Consider removal from service

10 to 30 Daily Advise manufacturer

<10 Weekly Exercise extreme caution; Analyze for individual

gases
Plan outage
Advise manufacturer
Condition 3 1921 to 4630 >30 Weekly Exercise extreme caution; Analyze for individual
10 to 30 Weekly gases
Plan outage
<10 Monthly Advise manufacturer
Condition 2 721 to 1920 >30 Monthly Exercise extreme caution; Analyze for individual
10 to 30 Monthly gases
Determine load dependence
<10 Quarterly
Condition 1 ≤720 >30 Monthly Exercise caution; Analyze for individual gases;
Determine load dependence
10 to 30 Quarterly Continue normal operation
<10 Annually

C2H4/C2H2 Ratio (IEEE Std. C57.139.2010)

The overall purpose of Load Tap
Changer Dissolved Gas Analysis is to
improve safety and reliability while
reducing cost.
The acetylene (C2H2) concentration
is related to arcing in oil. Acetylene
is always present in the oil of non-
vacuum LTCs and usually present in
vacuum interrupter type LTCs in small
quantities.
Ethylene (C2H4) is one of the heating
gases. It is produced when oil is
heated to very high temperatures.
Deteriorated or coked arcing contacts
tend to be associated with abnormal
production of ethylene. The other
heating gases, methane (CH4) and Coking:
ethane (C2H6), tend to be produced
The formation of a hard
at lower temperatures than ethylene
and are typically produced by resistor carbonized deposit on the contacts
heating in a resistance type LTC. of a load tap changer. This process
occurs due to the breakdown of oil
For most non-vacuum LTCs, the
ethylene/acetylene ratio is a very from heat and arcing across the tap
useful indicator of the condition of changer contacts that are immersed
the arcing contacts.
in oil.
LTC DGA Result Codes
Code Code Description
Normal (1) No fault is detected
Caution (2) Weak indication of a fault
Warning (3) Strong indication of a fault
C2H2/H2 Ratio (IEC 60599-2007-05)
In power transformers, on load tap changer (OLTC) operations produce gases
corresponding to discharges of low energy. If some oil or gas communication is A C2H2/H2 ratio ≥ two to three times the
possible between the OLTC compartment and the main tank, or between the level in the main tank indicates possible
respective conservators, these gases may contaminate the oil in the main tank OLTC contamination.
and lead to a wrong diagnoses.

C2H2/H2 ratios higher than 2 to 3 in the main tank are thus considered as an indication of OLTC contamination. This can
be confirmed by comparing DGA results in the main tank, in the OLTC and in the conservators. The values of the gas ratio
and of the acetylene concentration depend on the number of OLTC operations and on the way the contamination has
occurred (through the oil or the gas).

Duval Triangle (IEC 60599-2007-05)

PD
This method uses three ratios to locate T1 Sections within the triangle designate:
the point within the triangle. 80 20
ZONE INDICATION
Instrument Cost

• %CH4 = (CH4/CH4 +C2H4+C2H2) x 100 T2

T1 Thermal fault ≤300˚C
[%]

60 40
• %C2H4 = (C2H4/CH4 +C2H4+C2H2) x 100 T2 Thermal fault >300˚C, ≤700˚C
4
CH

C 2H 4

40 60 T3 Thermal fault >700˚C

[%
• %C2H2 = (C2H2/CH4+C2H4+C2H2) x 100
]

D1 Discharges of low-energy
Note: The LumaNostics software 20 80 D2 Discharges of high-energy
includes the various Duval triangles D1 D2 DT T3 DT Combination of thermal faults and
discharges
for LTC's, Mineral Oil and
80 60 40 20 PD Partial discharge
other oils presently being used in
C2H2 [%]
transformers.

Basic Gas Ratio (IEC 60599-2007-05)

C2H2
CASE CHARACTERISTIC FAULT C2H2 CH4 C2H4 C2H4
Z
C2H4 H2 C2H6
0.1
PD Partial discharges NS <0.1 <0.2 1.0
0.1 1.0
10
D1 Discharges of low energy >1 0.1 - 0.5 >1 10

D2 Discharges of high energy 0.6 - 2.5 0.1 - 1 >2

1.0
T1 Thermal fault NS >1 but <1 D1/D2
1.0
t < 300˚C NS
T2 Thermal fault <0.1 >1 1-4 0.1

300˚C < t < 700˚C 0.1

T3 Thermal fault <0.2 >1 >4 PD

CH4
Y
t < 700˚C T1
H2
C2H4 X
C2H6 0.1
1.0
10

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Learn More about our SmartDGA™ Solution

SmartDGA™ Benefits:
• No consumables, carrier gas, regular
maintenance, or calibration needed

• Flexible grouping of products -

dedicated LTC (Gauge), early warning
(Guard), and full analysis (Guide)

• Easy installation (2-4 man hours) with

flexible installations (flow through,
single valve, and two valve)

• Up to 1/2 the purchase price of

competition, up to 1/5 total cost of
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• Unique features in software,

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LTC Condition Monitor + Moisture Transformer CO2 , C2H6 , O2 , N2) + Moisture
Gas Monitor Transformer Gas Monitor

Technical Features:
Specifications SmartDGA Gauge™ SmartDGA Guard™ SmartDGA Guide™
Gas Measurements Min–Max Min–Max Min–Max
(gas in oil), gas ranges are
user configurable
Acetylene (C2H2) 50–50,000 ppm 0.5–10,000 ppm 0.5–10,000 ppm
Ethylene (C2H4) 50–50,000 ppm 2–50,000 ppm
Methane (CH4) 50–50,000 ppm
Moisture (RS): 1–99% 1–99% 1–99 %
Hydrogen (H2): 5–10,000 ppm 5–10,000 ppm
Carbon Monoxide (CO): 10–10,000 ppm 10–10,000 ppm
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 10–20,000 ppm* 10–20,000 ppm
Methane (CH4): 2–50,000 ppm
Ethane (C2H6): 2–20,000 ppm
Oxygen (O2): 100–50,000 ppm
Nitrogen (N2): 5,000–100,000 ppm
Gas Repeatability ± 5% or ± LDL, whichever is greater ± 5% or ± LDL, whichever is greater ± 5 % or ± LDL, whichever is greater
Sampling Time Every 24 hours - default, Every 24 hours - default, Every 24 hours - default,
user selectable from approximately user selectable from from ap- user selectable from approximately
2.5 hours to 7 days. Sampling time proximately 2.5 hours to 7 days. 2.5 hours to 7 days. Sampling time
is progressive based on alarm condi- Sampling time is progressive based is progressive based on alarm condi-
tions. on alarm condition. tion.
Moisture Accuracy ± 3 ppm or ± 2 % RS ± 3 ppm or ± 2 % RS ± 3 ppm or ± 2 % RS
Automatic Schedule When user configurable Rate of When user configured rate of When user configured rate of change
Acceleration Change (ROC) levels and ratio change (ROC) levels are exceeded (ROC) levels are exceeded
(C2H4/C2H2) limits are exceeded

Installation Method
*Available January 2014
Preferred mounting is in line with Mount horizontal and vertical; di- Mount horizontal and vertical; direct
filtration system rect installation in oil phase through installation in oil phase through
drain valve of transformer main drain valve of transformer main tank
tank (single valve or dual valve) (single valve or dual valve)
SmartDGA™ System Diagram
SmartDGA™ Accessories

EZHub™ LumaSMART™ iCore

• SmartDGA EZHub™ – Power, memory storage and communication hub for SmartDGA monitors

• LumaSMART iCore™ – Local display along with enhanced memory storage and communications

• DGA Viewer™ software – Software to enable easy commissioning and local display of online DGA results

• SmartDGA Diagnostics Software* – Display comprehensive analytics, graphics, and trending such as Duval’s Triangle,
Rogers Ratios, Key Gases, and other tools.
*Available April 2014

Supplier Landscape

>$60K

COMPREHENSIVE Calisto9, Tap Trans

$45K (for LTC), $70K
$50K DGA MONITORS
Transfix,
$55K
TM8, $50K
MTE 1008
$40K $40K

EARLY WARNING
Instrument Cost

DGA MONITORS
$30K
Guide
MTE 1005
$20K MiniTrans,
MTE 1003 TM3, $21K $25K
$20K
$12K Hydran M2
with models, Guard
Delphi, $15K
$12K Calisto2,
$10K $15K Gauge
for LTC
SMOKE ALARMS
MTE 1001
$5K $6K

H2 only, $3-5k
GE GLA 100, $3k
Serveron TM1, Qualitrol 150
0

Performance/Features
Technologies for Transmission & Distribution

Winding Hot Spot Temperature Measurement

Winding hot spot temperatures are one of the most critical transformer meas-
urements. Hot spots are the highest temperature area in the transformer based
on flux leakage from the windings which can degrade the insulating paper
making the transformer susceptible to failure. Since transformer life is depend-
ent on the insulating paper, accurately monitoring over-temperature conditions
LumaSMART® is critical.

Fiber optic monitoring enables true “hot spot” measurement by sensing

temperature directly in the windings. LumaSense’s LUXTRON® brand offers
energy and utility companies two solutions:

• LumaSMART® – Fluoroptic®-based temperature solution for EHV/UHV/HVDC

transformers, large power transformers, and reactors; and

LumaSHIELD® • LumaSHIELD® – GaAs-based temperature solution for transmission and distri-

bution transformers.

Online DGA Monitoring for Load Tap Changers and Transformers

SmartDGA™ is the industry’s most cost-effective Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
solution, based on proven, state-of-the-art non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) tech-
nology. This suite of products is designed to allow customers to continuously
monitor and control the condition of LTCs and transformers.

SmartDGA offerings include the following:

• SmartDGA Gauge™ – Online 3 gas + moisture* Load Tap Changer DGA monitor
• SmartDGA Guard™ – Online 4 gas + moisture* DGA monitor for transformers
• SmartDGA Guide™ – Online 9 gas + moisture DGA monitor for transformers
SmartDGA Guide™ • SmartDGA EZHub™ – Power and Communication Hub for SmartDGA monitors
• LumaSMART iCore™ – Local display along with enhanced memory storage and
communications
• DGA Viewer™ software - Software to enable easy setup and interpretation of
online DGA results
• SmartDGA Diagnostics Software™** – Display comprehensive analytics, graphics
and trending such as Duval’s Triangle, Rogers Ratios, Key Gases, and other
EZHub™ tools
*Available January 2014
**Available April 2014

SF6 Monitoring
The SF6 Leak Detector 3434i from LumaSense Technologies offers unmatched
performance and convenience. Based on Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS)
technology, the system offers highly accurate, reliable, and stable quantitative
gas detection.

The growing environmental requirements regarding the use of SF6 make

LumaSense’s system a coveted tool designed for everyday use.
SF6 Leak Detector 3434i
LumaSpection™ TS724DV for Substations

LumaSpection TS724DV (ThermalSpection 724 Dual Vision) is an automated,

continuous thermal and visual imaging system used to identify thermal abnor-
malities within electrical substations and other process control systems. It offers
remote monitoring of temperatures in real-time via image data obtained from
one or more cameras and sent to a single central controller.

This LumaSpection system for substations can combine multiple technologies,

including fixed cameras, pan and tilt cameras, and pyrometry for the most cost
ThermalSpection™ effective and comprehensive solution.

724 DV

LumaSpection™ for Boilers

With BoilerSpection™, coal plant operators can proactively manage their boilers
by gaining visibility on scale buildup directly on the boiler tubes. Return on
investment (ROI) studies by customers have found ROIs measured in only a few
months, not years.

The challenge every coal plant owner or operator faces is to generate the
maximum amount of energy with the lowest emissions in the safest and most
economical way. Currently, coal plant operators use a number of ways to clean
BoilerSpection™ HD/SD boiler tubes but have inadequate methods to measure their effectiveness and
many have negative impacts such as prolonged downtime and thermal stress to
the boiler tubes.

• BoilerSpection HD/SD
BoilerSpection is a revolutionary thermal imaging system with the ability to
see through flames that helps coal plants run more efficiently, extract more
BoilerSpection™ MB energy from their coal, and increase productivity.

• BoilerSpection MB/IM
The BoilerSpection MB/IM systems are both portable solutions with the MB
system providing radiometric readings and the IM system non-radiometric
readings. These easy-to-use mobile imaging solutions can be used for
boilers and furnaces, and include all the components necessary for a user
to be recording images in only minutes. Operators can then direct cleaning
operations, regulate flow of fuel and air, reduce emissions, reduce fuel
consumption and speed up boiler start up.
BoilerSpection™ IM

Infrared Detection Systems for Sulfur Recovery Units

and Flare Stack Monitoring
• Thermometry for Sulfur Recovery
LumaSense’s E²T Pulsar family of detection systems are designed for
continuous and instantaneous measurement of Refractory Temperature (RT),
Gas Temperature (GT) or Integrated Temperature (FF) in the vessel away from
the heat, vibration, and corrosive gases.
E²T Pulsar III
• Infrared Flare Stack Detection Systems
LumaSense’s E²T Quasar family of detection systems are built for continuous
duty monitoring of pilot flame (PM), flared gases (FM), and smoke particulate
(SM) from flare stacks.

E²T Quasar M8100

 What is the 6th Sense?

The 6th Sense is the power of perception beyond the five senses. Some refer to it as intuition, others
say it is the ability to understand the subtle cause and effect relationship behind many events.
LumaSense Technologies provides the sensors and solutions that awaken this 6th Sense in customers
to allow them to efficiently optimize their processes.
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SUSTAIN

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IMPLEMENT UNDERSTAND

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VALIDATE ANALYZE

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Contact Information
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