IPEC Ltd

22/10/2026

Our Partial Discharge (PD) Webinar will be on Thursday 29th October at 9AM UK time.

We will be discussing PD Technology Applications Across Different Industries

In this webinar we will cover:

⚡ PD Monitoring and Testing Solutions
⚡ Sensor Applications
⚡ Industry Applications

We will be live on Microsoft Teams – if you'd like to join us, register your place via our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ipecltd

We look forward to seeing you there!

20/10/2026

We're at MAINSTREAM UK Summit 2026!

The IPEC/ABB team is at Millennium Point in Birmingham today and tomorrow (20–21 October) for the MAINSTREAM UK Summit 2026!

Bringing together industry professionals to explore the latest challenges, innovations and opportunities in maintenance and reliability, the event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas, share knowledge and make valuable connections.

When it comes to MV/HV asset health, small signals carry big warnings. We’re here to showcase how Partial Discharge (PD) monitoring turns early detection into long-term safety, asset reliability, and zero unexpected downtime.

We're looking forward to two days of insightful discussions and connecting with others who share our commitment to improving asset performance and reliability.

Attending the summit? Come and say hello to the team!

19/10/2026

How well do you really know what's happening within your high-voltage assets?
Partial discharge (PD) is one of the most critical early-warning indicators of insulation defects in HV equipment – and catching it early can prevent catastrophic failures, unplanned outages, and safety risks.

Different types of assets — like transformers, switchgear, cables, and rotating machines — can exhibit different types of PD activity. That's why choosing the right sensor for each asset is so important for accurate detection and early warning.

This in-depth article from our Diagnostic Services Manager, Christopher Williams-Hall breaks down the dominant PD types in each asset and maps them to the most effective sensors.

Whether you're managing a fleet of substations or looking to deepen your condition monitoring strategy, this article is a must-read.

Click to explore the full breakdown on our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-right-partial-discharge-sensor-specific-assets-ipec-ltd-czbde

15/10/2026

Incredible energy at the Skanwear "Electrical Safety & Operational Reliability in Data Centres" Conference 2026!

It was fantastic connecting with so many industry friends, exchanging insights, and diving into discussions throughout the day. A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our speaking session, and stayed for the Q&A.

As critical infrastructure demands higher uptime and smarter maintenance strategies, events like ESOR remind us just how important cross-industry collaboration truly is.

If we didn’t get a chance to connect during the event, let’s pick up the conversation here!

12/10/2026

High Frequency CTs (HFCTs) used for partial discharge detection in HV cables are passive components with very stable performance characteristics.
In this test, a new CT48 is tested alongside one that has been permanently installed as part of a substation monitor in London for 12 years. It can be seen that the performances of the two sensors are almost identical.
This classic HFCT was launched by in 2004 and we expect to see similarly consistent performance in our oldest sensors, now 20 years old!

05/10/2026

Join us at Power Transmission & Distribution Technology Expo in November!

When it comes to MV/HV asset health, small signals carry big warnings. We’re excited to showcase how Partial Discharge (PD) monitoring turns early detection into long-term safety, asset reliability, and zero unexpected downtime.

📍 𝐊𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐞, 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲
🤝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎
📅 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 - 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Learn more here: https://www.powertranstech.com/

We look forward to seeing you there!

&DTechExpo

01/10/2026

An exciting milestone for IPEC and the future of asset health monitoring: as of today, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐁𝐁 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 as ABB’s global 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

By uniting our specialist PD monitoring and diagnostic expertise with ABB’s global reach and engineering footprint, we are set to deliver even greater value to critical power infrastructure worldwide.

What stays the same for our customers and partners:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: The experts and day-to-day contacts you rely on are here to support you just as before.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲: ABB is investing in IPEC to preserve and scale the agility, specialist focus, and customer relationships that define who we are.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: Our Manchester, UK headquarters and dedicated operations remain your direct hub for design, testing, and delivery.

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: Business as usual continues across all projects, agreements, and support services.

Thank you to our customers, partners, and community for your continued trust. We are energized for this next chapter and excited to shape a safer, more reliable electrical future together.

Read the full announcement on our website: https://ipecuk.com/news/ipecisnowabb/

Dear Friends of IPEC, Following ABB’s acquisition of IPEC earlier this year, we wanted to take a moment to share an update on our integration journey and what this exciting new chapter means for our community, our industry, and the future of asset health monitoring. 1st October 2026 marks our offi...

28/09/2026

As part of our integration into ABB, we’re continuing to review and align our safe working practices to ensure we maintain high standards across our activities.

Last week, our Field Service Engineers joined Nathan Simpson, QHSE Specialist at ABB, along with the ELSE UK Electrical Safety Champion, on site during the installation of an online Partial Discharge (PD) monitoring system at a major UK airport.

The visit provided an opportunity to see our work in practice, discuss site-specific risks and controls, and share knowledge and good practice between our teams.

These opportunities to work together in the field are an important part of the integration process, helping us align our approach to electrical safety while continuing to ensure our teams have the right processes and controls in place to work safely.

Thank you to the ABB team for taking the time to visit and for the constructive discussions throughout the day.