#Industry News
Modernize. Why Malaysia is moving to condition-based monitoring to avoid another "Heathrow-event"
Malaysia Says ‘Never Again’: How Condition-Based Monitoring Aims to Prevent the Next Heathrow-Style Substation Collapse
This article explains how a massive arc-flash blackout in Malaysia and a recent high-profile substation fire near Heathrow Airport prompted utilities to re-think old calendar-based maintenance practices. It argues that conventional 3–6-month handheld thermography inspections leave dangerous gaps where heat, wiring faults or insulation failures can incubate. Instead, the switch to continuous, condition-based monitoring (CBM) with permanent infrared cameras (like SYTIS’ fixed-mount systems) delivers real-time thermal visibility, automated alerts and a proactive path to catch issues before they become catastrophic. The article frames CBM not just as a smarter maintenance tactic, but as a necessary evolution for aging grids burdened by rising load, complex demand and global-scale consequences.
