Transformer Condition Management (4 Day)
Transformer Condition Management (4 Day)
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