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Energy verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Connected Transformer Bushings (IoT)

domain Client: Transmission System Operator handshake Provider: Siemens Energy (Sensformer) schedule Deploy: 2018-Present
89 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

Integration of IoT sensors directly into transformer bushings to measure oil temperature, vibration, and partial discharge, transmitting data to a secure cloud to prevent explosions and extend asset life.

rate_review Analyst Verdict

"Digitizing the heartbeat of the grid. Transformers are critical, expensive assets that often fail catastrophically without warning. Native connectivity (born digital) replaces aftermarket retrofits, providing a baseline of health data for the asset's 40-year life."

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warning The Challenge

Transformers fail due to overload, insulation breakdown, or bushing failure. A failure can cause fires and massive outages. Traditional monitoring involved manual oil sampling once a year. Operators lacked real-time visibility into the health of their most expensive assets.

psychology The Solution

Launched the Sensformer line. Transformers leave the factory with embedded sensors (oil level, temp, GPS, G-shock). Data is transmitted via GSM/LTE to the cloud (without touching the SCADA network for security). Operators access a dashboard to see real-time overload capability (e.g., 'can I push 20% more power for 1 hour?').

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Integrations
Asset Performance Mgmt
Deployment Model
Hardware + App
Data Classification
Asset Health
Estimated TCO / ROI
Included in Asset
POC Summary ( to )

"N/A"

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Data Security High Unidirectional data diodes.
Sensor Lifespan Medium Industrial grade components.

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Audited value realization curve

Real-time visibility into thermal reserve Verified Outcome
Primary KPIDetection of transport shock during delivery
Audit CyclePrevention of bushing-related failures

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: IEC 61850
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Asset Health

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for Transmission System Operator without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-716
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-716

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