Company

Group History

Pioneering Transformer Explosion Prevention since 1955

1955

Founded

SERGI is a French company founded by Électricité de France (EDF).

1955

Early 1990s

New Research program
  • Starting research investigations for avoiding transformer fires.
  • Implementation of a solution to prevent transformer explosion and fire.
Early 1990s

1995s

Protection by Prevention and Extinguishing System (NIFPES)

SERGI created the first Transformer Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection System (NIFPS) as an alternative to the water extinguishing system.

1995s

End 1990s

The PREVENTION market for transformer fires and explosions is created
  • The breaking technology TRANSFORMER PROTECTORTM was invented.
  • SERGI TP created the transformer explosion and fire prevention market.
End 1990s

2001

Publications & Studies

Pressure Relief Valve Efficiency Calculations by Comparison to the SERGI Transformer Protector During Transformer Short-Circuit 

2001

2004

Publications & Studies

Transformer Protector Financial Benefit

2004

2007

Publications & Studies

Investigations on Oil-Filled Transformer Explosion Prevention Experiments and Simulations

2007

2010s

Beginnings of the New Millennium

In the early 2000s, €15 million product liability insurance was provided for the TP and has never been claimed since.

2010s

2010

Publications & Studies

Design of Transformer Explosion Prevention Using 3D Numerical Simulations

2010

2015

Publications & Studies

Case Study on Mechanical Depressurization of Live Transformer Subject to Internal Arc

2015

2023

Interviewed on BFM Business
2023

Today

Currently

With over 3,600 TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR under operation around the globe, up to date, protecting transformers Ranging from 0.1 to 1,250 MVA

  • Power Generation
  • Transmission & Distribution
  • Industries (Oil & Gas, Steel, Mining, etc.)
Today