Article: Monitoring Ambient Temperature And Humidity For Enhanced Equipment Reliability And Personnel Safety (Volume 7, September 2023)

In industrial environments, ambient temperature and humidity play a critical role in equipment reliability, partial discharge (PD) activity, and personnel safety. By integrating monitoring systems, operators can correlate environmental changes with PD activity and bushing health, enabling early detection of risks and proactive maintenance.

Key benefits include improved equipment reliability, enhanced personnel safety, and more accurate identification of risk inception points. Monitoring also reveals how low humidity can increase PD activity and how rising temperatures can accelerate bushing deterioration, providing valuable insights for preventive action.

Effective monitoring of temperature and humidity is not just about compliance — it is essential for extending asset lifespan, reducing downtime, and safeguarding both equipment and personnel.