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Webinar: Prevent Failures Before They Happen With Online PD Monitoring

  • 24 March 2025

  • Neil Davies

Webinar

High voltage (HV) asset failures can lead to costly repairs, unplanned outages, and safety risks—but they don’t have to. 

Partial discharge (PD) activity is an early warning sign of insulation degradation, and with the right monitoring approach, these issues can be detected and addressed before they escalate into critical failures.  

One of the most effective approaches is Online PD Monitoring, which provides 24/7 real-time insights into asset condition. This enables asset owners to detect faults early and take proactive action to prevent costly downtime and equipment failure.

In this recorded webinar, our engineering experts, Neil Davies and Thomas Whyte, guide you through the latest advancements in online PD monitoring and how it can be integrated into your asset management strategy. 

What You’ll Learn: 

- Available methods for detecting PD: Understand the different techniques used to identify PD activity. 

- Why and when to use online PD monitoring: Learn the benefits of continuous monitoring and when it’s the best approach. 

- Using data insights to drive operational decisions: See how real-time data from online monitoring can help optimise maintenance planning. 

- Real-life case studies: Discover how online PD monitoring has prevented critical failures.

Presenters:

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Neil Davies
Managing Director Australia
Neil Davies

Managing Director Australia

Neil Davies is the Managing Director of EA Technology Australia with over 30 years of global experience in the power engineering sector.

He is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of EA Technology’s asset management solutions for high and low-voltage networks. As a Chartered Engineer, Neil is involved in shaping the future networks through the management of power assets and works with customers and the industry on their journey towards a clean energy future. 

Neil joined EA Technology in the United Kingdom in 1996 in a technical services role. Pivotal in the company’s growth and innovation, he led an award-winning development team that secured two UK Queen’s Awards for Innovation. Neil was instrumental in EA Technology’s global expansion helping establish the company’s presence in Australia and Singapore.

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Thomas Whyte
Senior Technical Services Engineer
Thomas Whyte

Senior Technical Services Engineer

Thomas is the Senior Engineer at EA Technology Australia and works with utilities and businesses to maintain safe, reliable and efficient power networks. 

He specialises in high and low voltage network solutions and is recognised as an industry expert in partial discharge (PD) detection, asset health and condition monitoring.

As a trusted technical advisor, Thomas plays a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating faults in both the high and low voltage network infrastructure. Using data analytics, he delivers proactive maintenance strategies that enhances the reliability of assets, extends its lifespan and prevents failures.

Thomas uses his technical expertise to support companies in their transition towards net zero through the integration of distributed energy resources, improving the visibility of low voltage networks and network resilience. He is passionate about the shift towards smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

Safer, stronger, smarter networks

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