Oil Diagnostics and Analysis
A condition based asset management approach can cut costs considerably by reducing unnecessary maintenance, identifying faults before they become failures and enhancing strategic planning for repairs and replacement.
Oil sampling is one of the main techniques used to enable proper assessment of the condition of oil filled high voltage switchgear and transformers, enabling engineers to detect signs of deterioration that will lead to failure unless appropriate action is taken.
This course will give attendees a detailed understanding of oil analysis techniques by looking at the sampling and testing methodology and the analysis and interpretation of results. The course also provides an overview of handling, storage and disposal of insulating oil.
This one-day course can be taken as a standalone course or as an effective follow-on course to our two-day 'Transformers for Power Systems' course.
Day one
Oil Diagnostics
- Oil Overview
- Transformer Oil Diagnostics
- Switchgear Oil Diagnostics
- Health Index for Transformers
Oil Sampling Techniques
- Importance of reliable oil sampling
- Labelling sample and bottle
- Oil sampling from transformers and switchgear
- Traditional Methods
- Live Tank Oil Sampling Method (LTOS)
- Turbulent Flush Method
Practical Demonstrations and Exercises
- Transformer Oil Sampling
- Switchgear Oil Sampling
- Paired Sampling Exercise
Oil Diagnostic Facility Tour
Interpretation and Trending
- Action Limits and Thresholds
- Examples and Interpretation Techniques
- Review results from previous samples taken
Oil Handling, Storage and Disposal
- Considerations for handling, storage and disposal
- Oil handling documentation
Questions and Course review
Programme may be subject to amendment
£625
Course duration 1 day
Course Location Capenhurst, Chester
6 hours
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