On-load tap-changers are among the most important and critical components of power transformers. For this reason, it is crucial for grid operators to know their condition at any time. Thanks to our experience gained over 20 years of tap-changer monitoring, we have developed a unique online diagnostic tool: MSENSE® VAM.
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Lecturers
Dr. Karsten Viereck
Reinhausen GmbH (MR)
Director of Technology Automation at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen
Scientific background
Dr. Viereck studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Dresden. In 1992, he completed his doctorate on the topic of “Use of sensors in power transformers” at the same university.
Professional background
Before joining MR in 1997, Dr. Viereck was employed at the AEG TRO transformer factory in Berlin for several years. As a senior project manager, he was involved in the introduction of the first monitoring systems for power transformers on the German market.
He was also the head of MR’s electronics development for 10 years. In the following years, he worked in Corporate Technology and Power Electronics R&D, and he currently holds the position of Technology Automation Director.
Tobias Gruber
Reinhausen GmbH (MR)
Automation Portfolio Manager
Scientific background
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
Professional background
Mr. Gruber has been with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH for 8 years. He helped develop the current automation systems, i.e. ETOS® for power transformers. He is an expert for automation applications and is responsible for Automation Portfolio at MR.
