Gray and yellow Sentient Energy logo.
Menu
SOLUTIONS
PRODUCTS
CUSTOMERS
RESOURCES
ABOUT
BLOG
CONTACT
SOLUTIONS

Solutions​

Find out how we can help solve your grid challenges.

Learn More

Fault Detection & Location

System Planning

Wildfire Risk Mitigation

Grid Analytics System

Interruption & Disturbance Analysis

Data Source to ADMS Applications

Grid Edge Control™

Proactive Outage Mitigation

Harmonics Measurement

PRODUCTS

Products

Learn more about our intelligent sensors, software applications, and grid edge technologies.

Learn More

Grid Analytics System™

MM3 Overhead Line Sensor

UM3+ Underground Line Sensor

UM1™ Underground Line Sensor

Engineering Services

Ample Analytics Platform

ZM1™️️️ Low Amperage Overhead Line Sensor

ENGO® and GEMS® Grid Edge Voltage Control

MM3ai System

CUSTOMERS

Customer Success

Read about Sentient Energy’s proven client successes, dive into key metrics, and discover how Sentient Energy can help you solve your grid challenges.

Learn More

FPL Automatic Phase Identification

Click here >

Manitoba Hydro Utilizing Line Sensors for Substation Monitoring

Click here >

PG&E Quantifying SAIDI Reduction

Click here >

Feeder Fault Isolation & Restoration

Click here >
RESOURCES

Resources

Explore information on Sentient Energy grid edge solutions, products, use cases, and customer successes. Find valuable insights on distribution grid technology best practices and hear from peers and experts on industry topics that matter.

Learn More

Use Case Briefs

Case Studies

From the Experts

Public Power

White Papers

Product Datasheets

Webinars and Videos

Customer Support Portal

ABOUT

About

Learn more about who we are, what we're focused on, and the leadership team that supports us.

Learn More

Leadership

News

Events

Press

Careers

AWS Partnership

BLOG
CONTACT

Home › Resources › Asset Monitoring

Use Case

Asset Monitoring

Download PDF

Utility asset management teams are responsible for ensuring sufficient capacity in distribution systems. They manage assets including substation transformers, step down transformers, conductors, and power cables. To accurately develop asset replacement plans, it is essential to have accurate load data for each asset and identify overloading. Sentient Energy’s Grid Analytics system can provide the necessary load information for data-driven asset management decisions.

The Sentient Energy Grid Analytics SystemTM

Sentient Energy sensors for overhead and underground feeders and laterals collect load data as frequently as every five minutes. The load data is sent from sensors to the Ample® Analytics Platform for visualization and analysis. Accuracy of the load data is within 2 percent.
sentient-energy-Screen Shot 2022 04 08 at 11.21.03 AM 1024x317 1

How It Works

Sentient Energy line sensors are deployed at asset locations to capture accurate load levels on these assets. With this data, utility planners can identify overloaded assets that should be replaced sooner.

  1. Substation transformers – Sentient Energy’s MM3ai overhead sensors are easily deployed just outside substations on feeder lines to measure the loading of the substation transformers.

    2. Step-down transformers – Sentient Energy’s overhead and underground sensors are installed at step-down transformers on feeders and laterals. The sensors capture load data that is aggregated in our Ample software platform which has APIs to integrate with utility SCADA and ADMS systems. Since the UM1 is installed inside a URD transformer cabinet it can monitor both primary and secondary sides to identify overload conditions.

    3. Conductors and power cables – Sentient Energy’s line sensors are installed at the beginning of conductor segments. Sensor load data creates an accurate profile of the loading on the conductor.

Results

With system load data at asset locations, utility planners have more data to better understand asset health for transformers, conductors, and power cables. Asset overloading can be identified and factored into asset management plans.

White and yellow Sentient Energy logo.
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Public Power
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Public Power
  • Customer Success
  • About
  • Blog
  • Customer Success
  • About
  • Blog
Contact Us
Twitter Linkedin

We help utilities deliver safe, reliable, and efficient power.

Copyright © 2023 Sentient Energy, Inc. All rights reserved

Privacy Policy | California Supply | Code of Conduct | Discrimination & Harassment Policy | Terms of Use