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The Qualitrol Podcast offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at Qualitrol products, trends in the power grid, and the people who build them. Experts share practical insights to help you learn quickly and stay current.
Whether you’re a substation maintenance engineer, an asset or grid reliability leader, or a plant manager at a generation site, these episodes are for you. Topics include transformer monitoring, motor and generator maintenance, asset reliability, and more.
For deeper learning, explore Qualitrol Field Services and Training—factory tours, product training, and courses available both virtually and in person.
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Episodes
Episode 01
Transformer Sudden Pressure and Why It’s Important to Monitor
In Episode 1, Qualitrol discusses what is sudden pressure in a transformer and why it is important to monitor on transformers. Within the transformer market, the terms ‘sudden pressure’ and ‘rapid pressure’ are used synonymously. In addition, we cover the features and benefits of using an electronic rapid pressure rise relay, as well as discuss the Qualitrol 930. This rapid pressure rise relay device offers many benefits over the mechanical version and includes a built-in seal-in relay as opposed to other rapid pressure rise relays that require a separate seal-in relay. The Qualitrol 930 rapid pressure rise relay is capable of mounting to any retrofit or energized transformer, making the switch to the Qualitrol 930 seamless.
Episode 02
How to Remove Moisture in Transformers
In Episode 2, Qualitrol goes in depth on the ins and outs of removing moisture in transformers. We discuss what a transformer smart breather is and the difference between a traditional transformer breather and a smart breather. Lastly, our expert discusses the universal dehydrating Qualitrol Smart Breather (featured in T&D World) and how you can reduce transformer maintenance costs with regenerating silica gel.
Episode 03
Retrofitting Transformer Liquid Level Gauges
In Episode 3, Qualitrol discusses how to retrofit liquid level gauges onto an existing transformer. We also cover what you need to order and how to install liquid level gauges on your transformer. Hear directly from our Application Engineers as they discuss emergency transformer liquid level gauges and how they can help when you least expect it.
Episode 04
Upgrade Your Old Transformer Monitor to an Intelligent Transformer Monitor
In Episode 4, Qualitrol explains the retrofit process for replacing an old transformer monitor with an easy-to-install intelligent monitor like the
Qualitrol 509 ITM.
We cover why scalability and additional outputs matter, what substation engineers look for (including ease of installation and security), and how to retrofit an energized transformer using a recent U.S. field install.
Episode 05
Enhanced Bushing Monitoring System for Substations
In Episode 5, we discuss the Qualitrol Enhanced Bushing Monitoring System for electrical substations. We answer questions from our recent webinar and share practical insights on how the system works and where it adds value.
Episode 06
Common Questions on Fiber Optics and Their Use in Transformer Monitoring
In Episode 6, Alex Montanarello answers common questions about Qualitrol’s Neoptix fiber‑optic product line. He shares practical uses—from transformer monitoring to laboratory applications—that you may not expect.
Episode 07
Gas Cylinders and Hydrogen in Dissolved Gas Analyzers
In Episode 7, we speak with Donal Skelly, Qualitrol’s Serveron specialist, about updates to carrier gases used in the Qualitrol Serveron TM8, a leading dissolved gas analysis (DGA) monitor. Donal explains how these changes can extend transformer life and make the TM8 more cost‑effective.
Episode 08
Field Service for the Energy Grid — Commissioning Equipment During a Lockdown
In Episode 8, Qualitrol’s Field Service team explains how creativity enabled safe commissioning during the COVID‑19 lockdown. We cover power‑grid security, utility SCADA concerns, common questions, and lessons learned.
Episode 09
Xpert Services – Report Analysis for Rotating Machines in Power Generation
In Episode 9, Qualitrol’s Xpert Services explains how rotating‑machine data is collected by power‑generation customers and analyzed by our team for maintenance planning, training, and actionable recommendations.
Episode 10
Xpert Services – Transformer & GIS UHF Partial Discharge: How to Get the Most from Your Monitoring System
In Episode 10, Qualitrol’s Xpert Services team explains common pitfalls in UHF partial discharge monitoring for transformers and GIS, shares field examples, and shows how to capture major faults and interpret contained PD activity to assess asset health. We also cover how to read PD data, what questions to ask, and when expert analysis provides fast, unbiased reporting.
Episode 11
Qualitrol Updates – Adding Communications to Transformer Monitors and Recent Updates to the Sudden Pressure Device
In Episode 11, we share product updates and tips for remote work. Topics include adding communications to transformer monitors and the latest improvements to the Qualitrol Sudden Pressure Device.
Episode 12
GC, Accuracy, and the TM8 Advantage – A Chat with Emilio Morales
In Episode 12, we explain why DGA accuracy matters and how GC‑based systems like the TM8 keep it high. We cover full‑spectrum readings (including O₂ and N₂), regular self‑calibration, consumables and longer‑life gases, Extended Service Plans, and how better accuracy improves Duval Triangle diagnostics and outage planning.