The scope
This four day course covers theory and practical solutions for the analysis and management of transformer insulating oils
Who should attend?
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Reliability engineers
- Condition monitoring practitioners
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
Day 1
- Insulating fluids
- Specifications
- Researching the market
- Transformer design and materials
- Dual operational transformer triangles
- Transformer life management
Day 2
- Oil sampling methodology
- Transformer risk assessment (practical)
- Laboratory process
- Gas in oil interpretation
Day 3
- Calculations and ratios (practical)
- Trending data
- Production rates (practical)
Day 4
- Sample automation
- Artificial intelligence and IIoT
- Oil storage & Quality assurance
- Moisture management and removal (practical)
Day 5
- Oxidation and sludge management
- Paper ageing, furans & DP
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
- Course Assessment
