NOJA Power News

Issue 11

Keeping the lights and heaters on in Europe's winter

Cold weather often means decreased accessibility to remote power distribution equipment due to environmental conditions. Heavy snow and untrafficable roads can mean heavy machinery and many hours to reach and service a fault in a distribution line. Lengthy breaks in supply are obviously undesirable to both service providers and consumers and so it is important that distribution networks use reliable intelligent switchgear which can be remotely monitored and controlled.

In winter, northern hemisphere temperatures begin to drop and the install base of NOJA Power OSM Reclosers in countries like Finland will operate in temperatures that
reach -40°C.

Rated for use in environmental extremes from -40°C to +55°C ambient temperature, the NOJA Power OSM27 recloser is being used in an ever widening range of locations for its automated intelligence, reliable reputation and wide feature set.

In Finland where a lot of radial feeders are used, installing several reclosers in series to sectionalise faulted sections of line during heavy snow storms has helped utilities increase reliability. Each recloser location is carefully planned and protection is graded to maximize results.

Remote control and monitoring is installed using GSM modems or VHF/UHF radio systems giving access to the full function of the auto reclosers control unit remotely.

By isolating faults along feeders on the feeder and remote control to attempt remote close operations, reliability has
increased significantly – and reliability provides many benefits.

Snow covered OSM27 installation in SysmÄ Finland, remotely controlled using GSM communications

With reduced line crew deployment and revenue losses, the cost benefit to the service provider is obvious. Significantly, improved reliability is of immense benefit to the general community. Constant productivity, no loss of services and no extra inconveniences are of great value and calculated savings of up to €100,000 per annum per recloser installation have been estimated.

Automation and remote control abilities are valuable capabilities of automatic reclosers. These features, which can significantly reduce costs associated with the maintenance of distribution networks, are particularly beneficial during harsh conditions. These benefits are significant to both business and the public.

NOJA Power receives AEEMA Excellence in Exporting Award 2006

The Australian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (AEEMA) has awarded NOJA Power the AEEMA Excellence in Exporting Award 2006 at a gala dinner held on Wednesday 18th October 2006 at the Carlton Crest in Melbourne.

NOJA Power was proud to accept the award which acknowledges the fact that the NOJA Power OSM pole mounted medium voltage switchgear products are now in service in more than 30 countries world wide. The award was presented by Dr John Zillman, President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) and accepted by Mr Tony Stacey, NOJA Power’s Sales Director on behalf of the NOJA Power team.

Tony Stacey, NOJA Power Sales Director & Dr. John Zillman, AO FTSE, President of the ATSE.

“We are particularly delighted to receive this award because it is judged and awarded by our peers” said Mr Neil O’Sullivan, Managing Director of NOJA Power.

The award was sponsored by the Australian Government through its Business Division, AusIndustry, in the development of industry, tourism and resources which provides a range of incentives to help Australian manufacturers to become more innovative, investment ready and more internationally competitive.
The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources congratulated NOJA Power and said, “Innovative manufacturers such as NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd make an extraordinary contribution and inspire others to succeed in a world that is increasingly competitive and technologically advanced.”

Today NOJA Power is represented in more than 70 countries by exclusive Distributors and their products and services have a reputation of high reliability, leading edge technology and long life.

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