Live RSS News Feed From http://www.eatechnology.com/en-gb2013 EATechnology.com23/05/2013 08:18:3423/05/2013 08:18:34blahCMS0http://www.eatechnology.com/news/adapting-the-network-to-widespread-ev-usage After a two-month break, the IPT (Industry and Parliament Trust) Energy Commission’s re-convened on 9th May for their concluding session before the publication of the Energy Commission’s Report in July. Dave Roberts (left), Future Networks Director at EA Technology, was the session’s second speaker and detailed the innovative ‘My Electric Avenue’ project with it’s aims to ameliorate the impact on the electricity network in accommodating the widespread take up of electric vehicles Read more here17/05/2013 09:37:51blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/adapting-the-network-to-widespread-ev-usagehttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/partial-discharge-failures-targeted-in-germany (From left) EA Technology’s UltraTEV Plus+™, UltraTEV Locator™ and UltraTEV Monitor™ instruments respectively measure, locate and monitor PD activity in live Medium Voltage (MV) plant. The PD Hawk™ (right) identifies PD in open terminal switchyards. Power asset management specialist EA Technology is aiming to help German engineers reduce failures and outages in substations, with its latest range of instruments for measuring Partial Discharge (PD) activity in live plants. Matthias Welzbacher (matthias.welzbacher@hdd-team.com), EA Technology’s German Business Development Agent, said: “EA Technology’s experience shows that testing for PD activity in live plant is a highly effective technique for identifying defects at an early stage, before they can develop into failures. “However, in recent years PD testing hasn’t been identified as a priority in Germany because assets have traditionally been maintained to high standards, almost irrespective of cost. Now with the onset of ageing assets, the cost of maintaining and replacing them is rising, compounded by the risk of their failing. The result is growing interest in instruments and methodologies that can be used easily by engineers in the field, to assess the condition of live assets, and predict and prevent failures, thereby significantly reducing operational and financial risk.” EA Technology’s growth in Germany is being led by its UltraTEV instruments, which have twice won the UK’s highest industrial honour – the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation – in 2011 and 2007. They are the world’s leading multi-sensor PD measurement instruments, using a combination of ultrasonic sensors to measure surface PD and Transient Earth Voltage (TEV) sensors to measure internal activity. Products range from the UltraTEV Detector™ handheld, which doubles as an easy-to-use PD detection tool and personal safety device, to the UltraTEV Monitor™ system, which can measure, locate, record and analyse PD activity in hundreds of substation assets simultaneously. The company will be exhibiting at Hivoltec, Leipzig, on the 16 and 17th October 2013. For more information please view EA Technology’s PD Approach Video, which examines every aspect of PD activity and how to measure it in substations. Formed originally in 1966, EA Technology is headquartered in the UK, with offices in Australia, China, the Middle East, Singapore and USA, together with more than 40 distributors serving customers in 90 countries.13/05/2013 08:58:53blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/partial-discharge-failures-targeted-in-germanyhttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/bali-conference-calls-for-papers Papers are being invited for a topical new conference and exhibition on ISO 55000 and the Future of Asset Management, to be held at the Nusa Dua Convention Centre in Bali, Indonesia, on November 12-14th, 2013. The closing date for submission of abstracts is May 31st. The conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges presented by ISO 55000, the first international standard for best practice in the management of physical assets, which is due for publication by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2014. Jazimah Abdul Majeed of co-organiser EA Technology said: “With ISO 55000 imminent, the event will be a valuable and timely opportunity to share knowledge and experience on all aspects of physical asset management. It will specifically embrace the latest thinking from world-leading experts on how to make assets perform better and manage costs in a world of rising overheads, ageing assets and increasing demands from stakeholders. “We welcome participation from all professionals involved in the management of asset-intensive industries, including but not limited to: electricity, oil and gas, water, airports, ports, railways, transport, infrastructure and process/manufacturing.” In addition to two days of presentations, the event will feature an exhibition showcasing the services of asset management specialist companies. There are also opportunities to sponsor parts of the event. More about the event and submission of papers at: http://www.powerskillscentre.com/events/bali-conference23/04/2013 13:52:49blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/bali-conference-calls-for-papershttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/my-electric-avenue-project-website-now-live Please note that the website for My Electric Avenue (formerly I2EV) is now live. Visit the site to discover how you can drive an electric vehicle for our project; helping us shape a low carbon future – and saving you money! The project is looking for ten ‘electric avenues’ – groups, or ‘clusters’, of ten people or more – where each person will drive an electric car for 18 months to trial a new technology. It is also preparing for when electric cars will be commonplace. The technology will monitor and control the electricity demand from charging electric cars. It is a solution that will save expensive and disruptive work being carried out to upgrade the electricity network and avoid the need for roads to be dug up. Please visit our website for further details http://www.myelectricavenue.info The official launch of the project will take place on 3 June 2013, where we are arranging a media launch at IET, Savoy Place, London.23/04/2013 08:41:57blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/my-electric-avenue-project-website-now-livehttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/my-electric-avenue-gets-the-green-light My Electric Avenue, an innovative project that aims to provide a solution to the potential impact that the recharging of electric vehicles (EVs) may have on the local electricity network, is now officially underway following final sign-off by Ofgem of the Customer Engagement Plan and Data Protection Strategy. As sales of electric vehicles increase, there is a need to assess the potential impact that a cluster of EVs may have in a local area served by one electricity substation. In the event of all EVs being recharged at the same time, and without any preparation, the load on the local electricity network may exceed the substation capacity. My Electric Avenue is an exciting project which promises to deliver real, significant benefits on both commercial and technical levels through the engagement of customers, DNOs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies new to the electricity industry, whilst pushing the currently accepted boundaries of innovation. The project is therefore looking for ten ‘electric avenues’ – groups or ‘clusters’ of ten people or more – where each person will drive an electric car for 18 months to trial a new technology which will monitor and control the electricity used when the car is being charged. My Electric Avenue project is led by EA Technology, a trusted third party innovation technology deliverer, with project partners Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited (SSEPD) (the host Distribution Network Operator, or DNO), Northern Powergrid (collaborating DNO), Nissan (EV supplier), Fleetdrive Electric (EV rental programme management) and Zero Carbon Futures (charging point network developer). In addition there are two academic partners, the University of Manchester (providing network modelling support), and De Montfort University (providing socio-economic modelling support). Ricardo is providing independent technical verification to the project. My Electric Avenue demonstrates a unique and pioneering approach – it’s the first time that a DNO has empowered a third party (EA Technology) to develop, manage and deliver a network innovation project on its behalf; to test a possible approach and to help shape the design and delivery of future network innovation competitions. My Electric Avenue project will provide essential learning about managing the strain on the distribution network from the anticipated increased uptake of electric vehicles. It will also deliver a cost-effective solution to DNOs that reduces the need for network reinforcement and allows a faster uptake of EVs. Initially, only certain geographical areas will be eligible to apply to take part in My Electric Avenue trials, depending on the local Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). The host DNO participating in this project is SSEPD, however My Electric Avenue project has been conceived by, and will be managed by, a non-DNO, EA Technology. The project is contractually obligated to achieve a number of deliverables or ‘Successful Delivery Reward Criterion’ (SDRCs). The first of these SDRCs is delivered through a report that has just been published, where the experience gained whilst progressing the project from Initial Screening Process (ISP) through to the signing of the Tier 2 Project Direction is recorded. Key learning points that were identified through the process are outlined for consideration with a view to considering recommended improvements in the process where applicable. View the full report here: http://www.eatechnology.com/key-projects/my-electric-avenue . Other essential learning will continue to be shared by the project as it progresses. The project partnership/collaborative approach to date has been a significant success; this is testament to the relationship of trust and confidence in delivery between EA Technology and SSEPD. The project has received support from Ofgem through the Low Carbon Networks (LCN) Fund. The Fund supports projects sponsored by the DNOs to try out new technology, operating and commercial arrangements. The objective of the fund is to support projects that help DNOs understand what they need to do to provide security of supply, at value for money, as the UK moves to a low carbon economy. Find out more about the project at www.MyElectricAvenue.info call 0151 347 2221 or email myelectricavenue@eatechnology.com.28/03/2013 10:27:01blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/my-electric-avenue-gets-the-green-lighthttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/chinese-trade-mission-visit-ea-technology James O'Neill, EA Technology's Sales and Marketing Director, Europe (6th from left) welcomes the Chinese delegation Mr. Zhou Xiaoming, Minister Counsellor (Economic & Commercial) and a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in London visited EA Technology at Capenhurst, Monday 25th March as part of a Trade Mission to the North Wales / Deeside area. James O’Neill, Sales & Marketing Director Europe said “We were delighted to host the trade mission and show them our facilities. China is a key market for us and with our office in Shanghai, we hope to make the most of these very influential trade contacts. Mr Zhou Xiaoming has been very generous and invited us to speak with him again at the Chinese Embassy in Lancaster Gate, which of course we will do at the earliest opportunity.”26/03/2013 10:19:00blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/chinese-trade-mission-visit-ea-technologyhttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/march-2013-newsletter Find out how we are supporting customers around the world. Follow the link below to download. 13/03/2013 13:34:15blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/march-2013-newsletterhttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/new-centre-opens-as-world-sales-rise EA Technology’s Product Support Team (left) plays a key role in the new Instrument Centre. Power asset management specialist EA Technology has created a new Instruments Centre at Capenhurst, UK, to meet fast growing demand for its products worldwide. Sales have risen by more than 300% in the last three years, led by major growth in regions including China, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America. Success is being spearheaded by the company’s UltraTEV instruments for measuring Partial Discharge (PD) in power assets, which won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2011 – Britain’s top industrial honour. The new Instruments Centre is a dedicated facility responsible for instrument production, delivery and customer services. It is also home to a dedicated Product Support Team, which provides clients with help, advice and problem solving on every aspect of using the award winning instruments. The Centre will work closely with EA Technology’s instrument development team, which is delivering a stream of new products to help customers improve the way they manage their assets. Instruments Director Mark Wilding said: “This is a major investment for us. Our new Instruments Centre is all about providing customers across the world with outstanding service, backed by excellent support, so they can manage their electricity networks better.” EA Technology is owned by its employees and in the last two years has increased its staff from 183 to more than 230.13/03/2013 09:30:45blahCMShttp://www.eatechnology.com/news/new-centre-opens-as-world-sales-rise