Transformer Condition Management (2 Day)
Transformer Condition Management (2 Day)
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