Dear readers,
We are thrilled to announce the publication of Transformer Magazine’s Special edition on Disruptive innovation, bringing together contributors who are actively shaping new approaches in transformer technology, testing, digitalisation, and asset management.
In this edition, MR discusses how its digital ecosystem supports more informed operational decisions, while Alan Sbravati (Hitachi Energy) presents the company’s view on dependable innovation for today’s evolving grid. We also feature an interview with Robert le Roux (ESB), who shares insights from specification development and utility experience. Advances for renewables and offshore applications are explored through contributions by Luiz Oliveira and Genaro Andrew-Morlet of Hitachi Energy, and the continuing column by Vitaly Gurin and Marius Grisaru examines how flow and interfacial tension influence oil dielectric strength. Hitachi Energy’s Dr Mauricio Soto’s shares his perspective on AI-enabled lifecycle improvements.
Digitalisation and new models for decision-making appear throughout the edition, including Dr Bhaba Das’s approach to calculating operational carbon emissions based on real transformer behaviour, and MR’s AI-supported method for interpreting DGA. Ismail Güner introduces a structured life cycle model, while Ahmet Kerem Köseoğlu considers how blockchain could support transparency and circular practices. We also include Vladimir Gurevich’s protection approach for HEMP-induced GIC and Stefan Voeten (SGB-SMIT), who demonstrates how acoustic localization improves PD source detection during FAT.
We invite you to explore the full edition and the many perspectives it brings.
