Principles of Transformer Oil Management
This two day course covers theoretical solutions for the analysis and management of transformer insulating oils
Who should attend?
Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Operating personnel who have the delegated authority to return transformers to service
- Personnel who are involved in condition monitoring and maintenance managers
Course prerequisites
- Post matriculation technical electrical qualifications or an understanding of the operation and construction of a transformer
- An operational knowledge of MS Excel (the interpretation of oil results involves calculations performed in MS Excel)
- Each delegate must bring their own laptop with MS Excel installed
Course outline and expected outcomes
Overview – Day One
- Researching various oil types
- Transformer condition monitoring
- Laboratory processes
- Gas in oil interpretation
- Breakdown of oil molecules
- Calculations and ratios
- Visualising data
- Production rates
- Oil quality
Overview - Day 2
- Sample automation
- Moisture management and removal
- Life extension of the transformer
- Degree of polymerisation
- Analysis automation
Format
- Two days: 8:00 – 17:00
- Breaks for tea and lunch
