LumaSense Launches Advanced Dissolved‑Gas Monitors to Prevent Outages

LumaSense Technologies Inc. has unveiled a new SmartDGA platform that empowers electric utilities to proactively reduce outages stemming from faulty load tap changers (LTCs) and transformers.

Leveraging non‑dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas‑sensing technology, the SmartDGA monitors feature a streamlined hardware design that cuts installation time and delivers cost‑effective condition monitoring across generation, transmission, and distribution assets.

The flagship model, the SmartDGA Gauge, is the industry’s first dedicated online gas monitor for LTCs. It operates without a carrier gas, eliminates the need for frequent calibrations, and can be retrofitted to existing LTCs to provide real‑time asset health data.

"A smart grid starts with an optimized supply network," says Vivek Joshi, CEO of LumaSense. "Reliable assets in generation, transmission, and distribution networks are essential. The SmartDGA Gauge delivers critical real‑time insights into load tap changers, a key step toward realizing smart grid capabilities."

LumaSense also offers fiber‑optic temperature sensors for monitoring winding hot spots and continuous thermal‑imaging systems that enable remote substation surveillance. These technologies support condition‑based maintenance programs, allowing utilities to predict and correct faults before they lead to service interruptions.

For more information, visit www.lumasenseinc.com.