Infrared thermography (IRT) is a noninvasive technique that is drawing an increasing
attention in industry. The spectacular advancement in the features of the infrared cameras …

The inspection of insulator faults is an important task to prevent catastrophic failures in the
operation of an electric substation. Manual inspection of overhead power line insulators can …

The increase in the internal temperature of high voltage electrical instruments is due to a
variety of factors, particularly, contact problems; environmental factors; unbalanced loads; …

Degradation of PV modules can cause excessive overheating which results in a reduced
power output and eventually failure of solar panel. To maintain the long term reliability of …

Infrared thermography (IRT) has taken a very important role in monitoring and inspecting
thermal defects of electrical equipment without shutting down, which has important …

Insulators are the most common equipment in power systems, and the failure of insulators
would be the direct threat to the stability and safety of the system. With the advantages of …

Insulator detection using an infrared image is challenged by variance of temperature,
orientations, and a cluttered background. A robust and discriminative representation of …

Images of the pipeline can be easily captured by the infrared thermal camera. However,
factors such as uneven lighting or the complex and diverse outdoor environment can affect …

Insulators play a crucial role in electric power systems by isolating high-voltage currents and
supporting conductors. However, insulators exposed to outdoor conditions for extended …

It is crucial to maintain the safe and stable operation of distribution transformers, which
constitute a key part of power systems. In the event of transformer failure, the fault type must …