Catenary
Flashover
Fault Location
1
LOCATE
Identify exact location of flashover
2
DISPATCH
Repair team to the problem location
3
REPAIR
Correct issue and inspect for damage
4
RECOVER
Re-energise section and return into service
The Sensonic flashover location application delivers railway operations and overhead maintenance teams’ precise location of overhead flashover faults.
Directing teams to the exact problem location avoids time being wasted inspecting whole electrical sections and reduces the likelihood of reporting “no-fault-found”. It also decreases the time and distance of teams on-track reducing staff risk.
Remotely knowing the exact location of a flashover can greatly improve the time to find and fix overhead catenary faults.
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