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Detecting Contamination and Preventing Insulator Flashovers: Why UV Imaging Is a Critical Tool for Utilities

Date: June 18, 2025
Detecting Contamination and Preventing Insulator Flashovers
As grid infrastructure ages and environmental conditions become more challenging, electrical utilities and industrial companies operating substations in polluted environments—such as mines, cement plants, and chemical facilities - face a growing threat: contamination-induced flashovers. These incidents, caused by pollution buildup on insulators, can lead to power outages, costly equipment failures, and even fire hazards.

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