Power transformers - Oil sampling and analysis (C4233)
| Duration | 
|---|
| 1 day | 
| Who should attend? | 
|---|
| Operation and maintenance technicians, technicians who collect oil samples, graduate engineers, asset managers, apprentices | 
What will I learn from this course?
Gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of transformer oil sampling and analysis.
Topics
Oil properties
- Constituents
 - Composition
 
Function of transformer oil
Degradation of oil and paper insulation
- Sources of oil decay
 
Behavior of oils
Frequency of oil testing
Oil sampling
- By syringe method
 - By bottle method
 - Sampling equipment
 - Environmental safety
 
Oil analysis
- Factor affecting physical and electrical conditions
 - Transformer oil tests – DGA, ratio, Roger’s Code, IEC Code and Cigré method
 - Cellulose insulation assessments
 - Understanding reports
 - Oil color chart
 
Question and answer session with an oil analysis technical expert
Learning path
| Prerequisites | C4233 | Next step | 
|---|---|---|
| A4201 | This Course | 
This training can be provided on site at your own convenience.
      
							
						Power transformers - Oil sampling and analysis (C4233)
| Duration | 
|---|
| 1 day | 
| Who should attend? | 
|---|
| Operation and maintenance technicians, technicians who collect oil samples, graduate engineers, asset managers, apprentices | 
What will I learn from this course?
Gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of transformer oil sampling and analysis.
Topics
Oil properties
- Constituents
 - Composition
 
Function of transformer oil
Degradation of oil and paper insulation
- Sources of oil decay
 
Behavior of oils
Frequency of oil testing
Oil sampling
- By syringe method
 - By bottle method
 - Sampling equipment
 - Environmental safety
 
Oil analysis
- Factor affecting physical and electrical conditions
 - Transformer oil tests – DGA, ratio, Roger’s Code, IEC Code and Cigré method
 - Cellulose insulation assessments
 - Understanding reports
 - Oil color chart
 
Question and answer session with an oil analysis technical expert
Learning path
| Prerequisites | C4233 | Next step | 
|---|---|---|
| A4201 | This Course | 
This training can be provided on site at your own convenience.