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POWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastFrom aging to agile: Midlife Refurbishment strategies for operatorsS2E4 - Guest: Marc Foata - Asset Management Expert at MR & Secretary of the CIGRÉ Study Committee A2, Host: Christian Schaider
ransformers that have been operating reliably for decades are increasingly coming into focus: Is it worth replacing them, or is there still potential in the existing technology? At a time when grids are being challenged by volatile feed-in and rising loads, life extension through Midlife Refurbishment is becoming increasingly important. Marc Foata, Asset Management Expert and Secretary of the CIGRÉ Study Committee A2, speaks with host Christian Schaider about the art of determining the right time for refurbishment—and...2025-07-3124 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastOEM cooperations as driver for digitalization: Why and how partnerships can workS2E3 - Guests: Peter Novak, Managing Director at KOLEKTOR ETRA and Sebastian Hilmer - Head of OEM Cooperations at MR, Host: Robert Vary
As the energy landscape grows more complex, real-time data and digital solutions are becoming essential. In this episode of POWER ON, host Bob Vary speaks with Peter Novak, Managing Director at KOLEKTOR ETRA, and Sebastian Hilmer, Head of OEM Cooperations at MR, about how transformer manufacturers and system partners are collaborating to navigate growing complexity in the energy sector. They discuss how digitalization and standardization simplify processes, support faster development cycles, and improve the overall usability...2025-04-1624 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastBetween boom and challenges - What lies ahead for the transformer industryS2E2 - Guest: Christina Ipfelkofer -Market Intelligence expert at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Host: Christian Schaider
The electrification of end users, digitalization and the expansion of renewable energies are boosting our industry. Investments are being made worldwide in the extension of grids and ageing grids are being replaced. At the same time, the transformer industry is facing unprecedented challenges as it attempts to meet rising demand. In the conversation with Christian Schaider, Christina Ipfelkofer, Market Intelligence expert at MR, assesses the current market situation, provides insights into regional differences and describes the opportunities and challenges countries are facing around the world...2025-03-1115 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastTransforming Austria’s Power Grid: How to balance Reliability and RenewablesS2E1 - Guest: Fredi Belavić - Asset Manager at Austrian Power Grid, Host: Bob Vary
How do you ensure a reliable power supply while grids are transforming to meet future demands? In this episode of POWER ON, host Bob Vary, General Manager at Reinhausen Manufacturing, speaks with Fredi Belavić, Asset Manager at Austrian Power Grid (APG), about the challenges grid operators are facing—including balancing growing energy demands with the integration of renewables, managing extreme weather impacts, and overcoming infrastructure limitations in Austria’s unique geographical landscape. Belavić shares his insights on how APG uses AI and digital tools to anal...2025-02-0528 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastGreen hydrogen as a key element of the future power supplyS1E6 - Guest: Helton Bezerra, Host: Christian Schaider
To decarbonize carbon-intensive industries, green hydrogen-produced through renewable energy-powered water electrolysis—offers a promising solution. Helton Bezerra, expert on green hydrogen at MR, explains why this green molecule could play a major role in powering our sustainable future. Starting with the basics, he explains what hydrogen and green hydrogen are and their various applications in decarbonizing industries. In their conversation, Helton Bezerra and host Christian Schaider discuss recent advancements in scaling electrolysers and standardization, as well as the challenges that remain.2024-08-1318 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastExtend or end: What you can do to maximize the life of your transformersS1E5 - Guest: Alexei Babizki, Host: Christian Schaider
Aging assets in the grid are not uncommon - utilities and grid operators know this. However, replacements and upgrades are expensive and delivery times are long. In order to be able to use assets for as long as possible and extend their lifespan, suitable strategies are needed, which must be based on a clear picture of the condition of the fleet. Alexei Babizki, Head of Solution Innovation at MR, provides insight into the optimal condition assessment of transformers. In his conversation with Christian Schaider, he explains which solutions can be used...2024-06-1718 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastUsing data and AI to operate and maintain your power transformerS1E4 - Guest: Tobias Gruber, Host: Christian Schaider
The analysis and utilization of transformer data is becoming increasingly important, due to a growing knowledge gap in the context of increasing staff retirements, coupled with the challenges of managing a mixed transformer fleet. In this episode, Tobias Gruber, expert for transformer automation at MR, provides insight into the application of advanced machine learning algorithms to predict and mitigate potential failures in power transformers. He also describes the role of cybersecurity in the design of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring effective assessment and long-term reliability.2024-05-0723 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastNo energy transition without regulating distribution grids: How more efficiency can be achievedS1E3 - Guest: Franco Pizzutto Host: Christian Schaider
Grid planners and operators face a major task in the coming years: electricity grids need to be strengthened and expanded in order to be prepared for the future. This is because the regulation of distribution grids plays a key role worldwide in the efficient and sustainable use of energy and the reliable supply of energy. In this episode, Franco Pizzutto, Business Development Manager for voltage regulating distribution transformers at MR, shares with Christian Schaider his extensive knowledge of technological advances and strategic approaches that can be used to optimize distribution grid...2024-01-2920 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastHow insulating liquids help to read the condition of your transformerS1E2 - Guest: Oliver Reetz, Host: Christian Schaider
Insulating liquids in power transformers provide insulation, cooling and protection. But they can do even more - namely provide information about the "state of health" of the transformer. This requires regular professional sampling and analysis of oil samples. After all, the more regular the testing, the more accurately trends can be identified and problems solved at an early stage. Oliver Reetz is an expert for intelligent sensors at MR and knows what issues operators are dealing with in times of staff shortages and voltage fluctuations caused by renewable energies. In an...2024-01-2931 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastWhy the electrical power industry needs to changeS1E1 - Guest: Wilfried Breuer, Host: Christian Schaider
Wilfried Breuer has been Managing Director at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen since 2019 and looks back on over 30 years of experience in various management positions at international manufacturers and operators in the energy sector. To kick off the first season, the electrical engineering expert talks to Christian Schaider about how the electricity industry has changed in recent years due to the growth of renewable energy and why it is continuing to gain momentum as a result of ambitious climate targets. He talks about what he sees as the biggest challenges the industry is currently...2024-01-2919 minPOWER ON - The Reinhausen PodcastPOWER ON - The Reinhausen Podcast
POWER ON - This is the podcast for everyone who is interested in trends and challenges of the energy sector or who works in the field of energy technology. As host, industry expert Christian Schaider welcomes experts to talk about topics related to the energy transition, the transformer and new technologies in energy generation. In fascinating discussions, they explain how a stable and cost-effective energy supply can be ensured worldwide and answer questions such as: What a transformer oil sample has in common with the human blood count, why the energy transition is taking place in the distribution grids and...2024-01-1700 min
Energy Talks#53: Challenges for the Power Grid in the Energy TransitionDiscover how the latest diagnostic tools can help ensure stability in changing power grids.
Increasing energy demand and the transition to renewable energy are challenging the ability of power grids around the world to ensure a stable and reliable power supply.
Our guest in this episode is Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen and Chairman of the German CIGRE committee. Wilfried recently spoke about the challenges faced by the power industry in the energy transition and its impact on asset diagnosis at this year’s OMICRON Diagnosis Week Conference.
We had the chance to sp...2023-04-1329 min
Fabrik der Zukunft | Inspirationen für die Produktion und Logistik von morgen#108 Die Industrie 4.0 Naturgesetze für die Produktion - mit Johann HofmannDie Reise zu einer smarten Fabrik ist oft länger wie gedacht. Wer die 5 Naturgesetze missachtet wird nicht erfolgreich sein, so die These meines heutigen Gastes. Johann Hofmann ist ausgezeichneter Experte für Industrie 4.0 und die Digitalisierung der Prozesse in der Fabrik. Er hat es mit der Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen vorgelebt und war der erste Industrie 4.0 Award Gewinner. Jetzt gibt es seine Erfahrung u.a. als Keynote-Speaker weiter. Im Gespräch mit Tobias Herwig berichtet er zu folgenden Themen: - Reise zur Industrie 4.0 der produzierenden Industrie - Aktuelle Herausforderungen der KMUs - 5 Naturgesetze der Digita...2023-02-2151 minEnergy Talks#26: Vibro-Acoustic Measurements – A New Way to Diagnose Transformer OLTCsLearn how vibrations play a role in reliably assessing the condition of on-load tap changers.
On-load tap changers, also known as O-L-T-Cs, are devices fitted on to power transformers that regulate the output voltage to required levels. With the help of the O-L-T-C, the transformer turns ratio can be adjusted under load to deal with voltage fluctuations and maintain a stable voltage level in the electrical grid.
To reliably analyze and assess the condition of on-load tap-changers, advanced diagnostic methods have been developed, such as the dynamic resistance measurement (DRM). Complementary to this approach is the vibro-acoustic...2022-03-1016 min