Electrical Diagnostic Testing of Power Transformers
Summary
Transformers are the largest, most expensive, and highly critical components of most utility substations. To ensure a long, useful service life, it is critical that a power transformer and its ancillary components are tested regularly for incipient fault modes.
The training participants will learn how to perform and assess many of the conventional electrical diagnostic tests recommended for power transformers. The training focuses on the diagnostic testing that can, and should, be performed during regular maintenance intervals, to ensure that the transformer is in good condition, and can continue its in-service duty with minimal risk.
Objectives
- Introduce the key components of a power transformer (core, insulation, windings, bushings, tap changer)
- Discuss the theory and application of many industry accepted, widely used electrical diagnostic tests
- Learn how to analyse the measurement results to properly assess the condition of a power transformer
- Learn to safely and efficiently operate the software and test equipment to obtain the correct measurements
- Discuss the most common mistakes that users make in the field
Content
- Overall Power Factor
- Bushing Power Factor (C1, C2, and Energized Collar)
- Surge Arrester Watt Losses
- Exciting Current
- Turns-Ratio (TTR)
- Leakage Reactance (Short-Circuit Impedance)
- DC Winding Resistance
- Core Demagnetization
- Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
Duration
2 Days
Schedule
8 am - 5 pm each day
*** Save money by attending and registering for this class plus the Circuit Breaker class at the same time ***
Information
You will receive a personal email with all course information such as agenda and route directions shortly before the training course.
The Following Electrical Measurements Will be Discussed and Performed:
- Power Factor and Capacitance (Overall, Bushing C1, Bushing C2, and Hot-Collar)
- Power Factor Sweep Tests
- The Exciting Current Test Transformer Turns-Ratio Test (TTR)
- Short-Circuit Impedance Test: Leakage Reactance DC Winding Resistance Test
- Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
- Dielectric Frequency Response Analysis (DFR)
Audience
Test technicians, maintenance engineers, engineering managers
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of power transformers
Solutions
TESTRANO 600
CPC 100, CP SB1
FRANEO
CP TD1
Primary Test Manager (PTM)
*** Save money by registering for both the Transformer Diagnostics and Circuit Breaker Class at one time ***
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USD 1,650
per person,
excludes tax
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