CNIguards offers the Sentir platform, a ruggedized monitoring system that utilizes advanced sensors to detect hazardous conditions in underground utility vaults, such as combustible gases and thermal anomalies. This real-time data enables utility operators to enhance grid safety, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of costly outages and emergency maintenance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Utility operators face increasing challenges due to urbanization, aging infrastructure, rising power demands, and the growth of distributed generation resources. These challenges can lead to hazardous conditions in underground utility vaults, including combustible gases, thermal anomalies, and stray voltage, increasing the risk of costly outages and safety incidents.
Solution
CNIguards offers the Sentir platform, an advanced monitoring system designed to detect hazardous conditions in underground utility vaults. Sentir combines ruggedized communication and sensing hardware with purpose-built software to gather and respond to critical data from the subterranean grid. The system provides real-time data and actionable insights, enabling utility operators to predict and prevent incidents, enhance grid safety, improve network reliability, and optimize utility inspections.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes utility and infrastructure operators responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of underground power grids.
Features
- Ultra-ruggedized communication and sensing hardware designed for harsh underground environments
- Integrated sensors for detecting combustible gases, thermal anomalies, stray voltage, and salinity
- Infrared and visual camera modules for real-time visual monitoring
- Active site monitor for continuous data collection and analysis
- Wireless communication for remote data transmission
- Purpose-built software for data visualization and analysis
- Predictive analytics to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents
- Alerts and notifications for timely response to critical events