Poltava, Ukraine and Melbourne, Australia, March 18, 2024 – GlobeCore, a world leader in the development of oil testing equipment for the energy industry, and SmartGRID Technologies & Power Quality Solutions Pty Ltd, an Australian innovator in smart grid solutions, are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership to bring GlobeCore's state-of-the-art online transformer diagnostic and maintenance technologies, TOR-4 and TOR-5, to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
GlobeCore: Largest Manufacturer of Oil Processing Equipment
GlobeCore has been the leader in the equipment for processing oils used in the energy industry since 1969. With a commitment to green technologies and innovation, GlobeCore develops equipment for bitumen emulsion production, hydrodynamic cavitation, waste oil regeneration, and online transformer monitoring products.
"Our new exclusive partnership with SmartGRID Technologies represents a significant milestone for GlobeCore. Our shared commitment to innovation, and sustainability makes this collaboration a perfect match. We are excited to see our TOR-4 and TOR-5 systems contribute to the Australian energy sector's efficiency and reliability.”
Anna Kolotiy, International Sales Manager, GlobeCore
“For GlobeCore, this is a significant partnership with the technological leader SmartGRID Technologies. We are confident that through joint efforts with SmartGRID Technologies, we will be able to assist the Australian market with innovative solutions, such as addressing the issue of insulation oil aging in transformers. The GlobeCore TOR-5 system not only monitors the condition of the oil but also provides active drying. The GlobeCore system includes cartridges with sorbent material, which can be regenerated as needed. Parameters determined by the TOR-5 system include water content in solid insulation, dielectric strength of the oil, and a key indicator - the oil quality index. This comprehensive indicator allows for assessing the overall condition of the oil and predicting its aging degree. While the USA is currently preparing to introduce standards regarding oil aging, we already have a solution in place and are ready to jointly introduce this technology in the Australian market with SmartGRID Technologies.”
Stanislav Mykytenko, Founder and Director, GlobeCore
Oleg Kryvokhyzha, Founder and Director, Ukrbudmash
SmartGRID Technologies: Cutting-Edge Solutions for the Smart Grid
SmartGRID Technologies & Power Quality Solutions is an Australian company specializing in smart grid, synchrophasor, and power quality solutions. SmartGRID Technologies is dedicated to improving the efficiency, stability, and reliability of power networks through innovative end-to-end solutions. A large part of this is ensuring that critical components of the power grid such as transformers, operate at peak efficiency and reliability.
“GlobeCore's advanced online transformer diagnostic, monitoring, and oil purification systems align perfectly with our mission to enhance power system stability and reliability. Through our exclusive partnership with GlobeCore, we are equipped to deliver proven solutions with unparalleled investment benefits to our clients, enhancing operational efficiency and extending the lifespan of transformers.”
Manoj Anguswamy, Founder & CEO, SmartGRID Technologies
The Exclusive Partnership
This partnership focuses on GlobeCore's TOR-4 and TOR-5 products, revolutionary systems designed for transformer oil drying and diagnostic evaluation. The TOR-4 unit efficiently removes water from transformer oil, ensuring optimal performance regardless of ambient conditions. It boasts robust housing for system protection, with a simple connection process and minimal maintenance requirements. The TOR-5 system provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of transformer status, filters and dries insulating oil, and allows for remote monitoring via a web application, offering a low-cost solution for transformer maintenance with significant operational benefits.
The TOR-5 transformer online monitoring system offers significant investment benefits with a low relative system cost:
- Extended equipment lifespan
- Minimized maintenance intervals
- Cost savings from reduced laboratory analysis
- Lower insurance expenses due to decreased failure risks
- Reduced manpower requirements
- Enhanced environmental protection by preventing potential breakdown and disasters such as spill, fires, and explosions.
The exclusive agreement marks a pivotal step in the advancement of smart grid technology and pro-active transformer maintenance in Australia, promising significant improvements in power quality and reliability for Australian businesses and consumers alike.
