CGC, BPL Global win Kahramaa project in Qatar

The transformer monitors help avoid transformer failures, lower maintenance costs and defer capital expenditures by extending transformer life. The project includes the supply of Serveron Model TM 8 On-Line Transformer Monitors which will be installed in substations in Qatar.

This project is part of the new phase of Kahramaa's "Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion" plan to continue the reinforcement of the main transmission networks and to secure the power supply to industrial and domestic sectors in Qatar. Kahramaa will replace its manual oil sampling process that was manpower intensive yet ineffective due to its limited accuracy and infrequent in nature. The Serveron technology's continuous sampling and superior accuracy significantly reduce the likelihood of unplanned failures and increase system reliability.

Engineer Ali Jassim Al-Najjar, Manager, Electricity Transmission Department, Kahramaa, said: "We have started implementing the on-line monitoring services and BPL Global - Serveron has been chosen as the vendor for the 1st phase of the roll out. CGC-BPL expertise will help us assure safe and cost-effective operation of our power transformer fleet, protecting our significant investment in these assets."

The Transformer Monitors measure the levels of volatile dissolved gases in the insulating oil of large transformers and other oil-filled equipment. By detecting trace levels of these gases, the monitors assist utilities in achieving the highest levels of safe power transformer operation. Utilities benefit by receiving more timely information on conditions that could lead to catastrophic failure.

"Kahramaa has selected our on-line transformer monitors to create a significant advancement in power transformer condition assessment and management," said Pascal Julienne, President Executive Director, BPL Global EMEA. "We are delighted to partner with CGC, noted for their distinguished history of introducing innovative technology in Qatar, to provide our Serveron On-Line Transforming Monitoring solution to Kahramaa."

Anil Mahajan, Chief Operating Officer, CGC, thanked Kahramaa for giving them another opportunity to serve the people of Qatar. "This project signifies CGC's total commitment towards bringing latest international technologies to Qatar in association with its valued partners. BPLG's solutions and expertise and CGC's local experience and skilled human resources will work together to offer customised solutions as per project needs of Kahramaa."