Principles of Transformer Oil Management
This four 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 – Principles of Transformer Oil Management
Topic covered during the four-day period:
- Insulating fluids
- Insulating fluids
- Specifications
- Researching the market
- Oil classes
- Transformer design and materials
- Dual operational transformer triangles
- Transformer life management
- Oil sampling methodology
- Transformer risk profiles
- Laboratory process
- Gas in oil interpretation
- Breakdown of oil molecules
Format
- Four days: 8:00 – 17:00
- Breaks for tea and lunch
