TBEA Transformer Group and Luxtron Sign Agreement for Distribution of Fluoroptic® Hot Spot Monitoring Products in China
TBEA Transformer Industrial Group, China’s largest manufacturer of transformers, and Luxtron Corporation, the world’s leading maker of fiber optic hot spot monitoring systems, have signed an agreement for exclusive distribution of Luxtron’s Fluoroptic® products, including the WTS-22 and ThermAsset® monitors, for the China electric power utility market.
(PRWEB) July 8, 2005 -- TBEA Transformer Industrial Group, China’s largest
manufacturer of transformers, and Luxtron Corporation, the world’s leading maker
of fiber optic hot spot monitoring systems, have signed an agreement for
exclusive distribution of Luxtron’s Fluoroptic® products, including the WTS-22
and ThermAsset® monitors, for the China electric power utility market. In
addition to distribution rights, TBEA plans to integrate Luxtron’s fiber optic
hot spot monitoring systems into its own transformers.
“We were impressed
deeply by Luxtron’s product after visiting Luxtron Corporation in Santa Clara,
CA USA,” stated Mr. Ye Jun, General Manager of TBEA. “We are very pleased to
establish the long-term cooperation relationship with Luxtron. We will integrate
Luxtron’s fiber optic hot spot monitoring systems into our own transformers and
provide the most reliable products to our Chinese customers. We will also give
this project our attention to develop and introduce this worldwide advanced
technology and products to Chinese electrical power field.”
Adds Edwin
Oh, Luxtron’s CEO, “We are very pleased to establish this partnership with TBEA.
TBEA has the technical prowess and resources to ensure proper deployment of our
Fluoroptic® fiber optic technologies into China and provide the necessary
support to our Chinese utility customers. We are also honored to have been
chosen to participate in the development of the world class T&D
infrastructure being built in China.”
Luxtron hot spot monitors enable
direct, real time, accurate measurement of transformer winding temperature;
providing valuable input to calibrate thermal models and enable dynamic load
control. Unlike conventional winding temperature indicators that "infer" the hot
spot by measuring top or bottom oil temperature, the drift-free,
calibration-free nature inherent in the Fluoroptic® technology makes these
systems ideally suited for use in transformers.
About TBEA Industrial
Transformer Group:
TBEA Industrial Transformer Group is the largest
transformer manufacturer in China and one of the largest in the world with
annual output reaching 800,000MVA across four industrial sites. With a
world-class R&D center located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, TBEA designs
and manufactures AC transformers, DC transformers, reactors and special
transformers rated up to 1000kV, widely used in many of China’s major
engineering projects including the Three Gorges project, Qinghai-Tibet Railway,
Er’tan Hydraulic Power Station, National Model Project of Northwest China 750kV
power transmission, Longtan Hydraulic Power Project, and Guizhou-Guangdong DC
Power Transmission Project. In addition, TBEA exports to over 50 countries
including involvement in the American West Power Grid Update Project and
Asian-European Cross-continental Power Grid Update Project.
About Luxtron
Corporation:
Luxtron Corporation pioneered the field of fiber optic winding
temperature measurement more than 20 years ago and today is the premier provider
of direct, real time monitoring and control systems for the power utility
industry. Based on Luxtron’s patented Fluoroptic® technology, these direct
winding temperature measurement systems have evolved considerably from
laboratory instruments to robust, industrial control systems ideal for
monitoring transformers in geographically isolated locations. Luxtron’s ISO
9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities are located in Santa Clara,
California. Luxtron continues to be at the forefront in developing robust, fiber
optic systems to extend the life of power transformers. More information on
Luxtron Corporation may be obtained by visiting www.luxtron.com.
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