Monitor Service Transformers Solution
Virtual meters at the service transformer level enable aggregation of end point loads so that service transformers can be monitored for capacity and performance issues.
The Problem
- Large intermittent loads such as EV charging can cause service transformer overload
- Variable distributed generation can cause service transformer overload
- Installing interval meters on all transformers is prohibitively expensive
Why Fractal
Fractal enables virtual meters that aggregate millions of individual meters.
Virtual meter definitions are easy to create and edit.
Fractal performance enables real-time analysis.
Utility can now detect when service transformers are being operated too close to rated capacity and take proactive action.
SOLUTION
- Virtual meters defined for every service transformer that aggregate all of the transformer’s end point loads
- Aggregation performed on both interval and daily data
- Alerting and alarming based on service transformer rated capacity
- Virtual meter aggregation of service transformers at sub - station level to identify potential distribution problems
Impact
Enables proactive action to prevent service transformer failure and associated costs.
More reliable delivery of power to customers.