{"id":940,"date":"2024-12-31T06:45:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T06:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pst.inthemaking.be\/pst\/blog\/media-hub\/power-panel-discussion-on-load-tap-changers-oltc\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:22:58","slug":"power-panel-discussion-on-load-tap-changers-oltc","status":"publish","type":"media-hub","link":"https:\/\/pst.inthemaking.be\/pst\/media-hub\/power-panel-discussion-on-load-tap-changers-oltc\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Panel Discussion: On-load Tap Changers (OLTC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"eacd6c4b-2309-4d50-a62d-80f7252dddb6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"192\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Power Panel: Optimizing OLTC Performance \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/IfHKwD-B1NKUguvOTC9IL10Dn8X4dG53lM34drGHWsSEhxNHeZhFDm8ZYoYE9rBY.Z3uhMiOU7upnlpCp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Now On Demand<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"eacd6c4b-2309-4d50-a62d-80f7252dddb6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>If you missed our April 10th Power Panel, now\u2019s your chance to catch up! Industry leaders came together to explore the critical role of On-Load Tap Changers (OLTCs) in maintaining voltage stability and grid reliability.<\/p>\n<p>On-load tap changers (OLTCs) are often the unsung heroes of power systems, quietly ensuring voltage stability and supporting the continuous flow of electricity. As the pressure on global power grids intensifies, the importance of effective OLTC monitoring, diagnostics, and maintenance has never been more critical. A failure in this key component can have far-reaching consequences, which is why staying ahead with the latest tools, strategies, and technologies is paramount to grid reliability and transformer longevity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"84\"><strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"84\">Our panel features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"342\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"155\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"155\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"103\">Robert Vary<\/strong>, President &amp; CEO o<span style=\"color: #000000\">f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhausen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;text-decoration: underline\">Reinhausen Manufacturing Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"342\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"342\"><strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"174\">Shane Oakley<\/strong>, Regional Director <span style=\"color: #000000\">at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voltyx.com\/nass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;text-decoration: underline\">NASS, Voltyx<\/a><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Lance Lewand,<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;R&amp;D and Technical Director<span style=\"color: #000000\">,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000\">Doble<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"363\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"361\">Moderated by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"422\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"422\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"422\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"379\">Alan Ross<\/strong>, Managing Editor at <strong>Transformer Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong> from Power Panel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"252\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"252\"><strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"201\">Rising grid demand<\/strong> is driven by AI data centers and renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"327\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"327\"><strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"278\">Supply chain issues<\/strong> are delaying delivery of OLTCs and transformers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\">Aging workforce<\/strong> threatens institutional knowledge in power systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"514\">Predictive diagnostics<\/strong> (e.g., DGA, vibro-acoustics) are essential for early fault detection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"603\">Vacuum OLTCs<\/strong> offer longer life and lower maintenance vs. oil-based versions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"692\">Retrofit solutions<\/strong> allow OLTC upgrades without full transformer replacement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"770\">Digital twins<\/strong> and real-time monitoring systems (like ETOS) improve decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> <\/span>Digital twins of transformers can integrate data from OLTCs, bushings, cooling systems, and DGA \u2014 allowing utilities to predict failures before they happen and extend asset life.<\/p>\n<p>From digital monitoring to predictive strategies, this session provides actionable insights to help you optimize OLTCs and strengthen grid performance &#8211; 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