Cable Fault Location: A Customer Use Case

Implementation Status After introducing the cable fault location equipment, the power company's maintenance team underwent comprehensive training to master the equipment's operation methods and functional features. The equipment offers multiple advanced testing capabilities, including fault distance measurement, path tracing, and insulation resistance assessment, enabling comprehensive evaluation of cable health. With these features, maintenance personnel can quickly and accurately pinpoint fault locations when cables fail, providing robust support for timely repairs.

Results Soon after implementing the cable fault location equipment, the power company achieved remarkable outcomes. The maintenance team could respond promptly to cable faults, reducing fault location time from several hours to just tens of minutes. This significantly decreased power outage durations and improved customer service satisfaction. Furthermore, regular cable testing with the equipment allowed the team to identify potential fault hazards in advance and implement preventive maintenance measures, further reducing failure probabilities. Statistical data shows that within the first three months of using the equipment, power outages caused by cable faults decreased by approximately 40%, with corresponding reductions in maintenance costs.

Conclusion Cable fault location equipment has revolutionized power companies' operations. Its precise fault location capabilities and comprehensive cable health assessment functions not only improve operational efficiency and ensure stable grid operation but also enhance workplace safety. For power companies facing similar cable fault challenges, investing in cable fault location equipment represents a strategic decision that can yield substantial economic and social benefits over time and is a crucial measure for improving power service quality.