AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS

DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 202

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 203

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)
11.30
3.00
0.00
56.20
5.00
418.50
6339.60
494.00

STATUS
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 204

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 205

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)
19.70
22.30
0.00
48.20
37.20
742.20
3438.50
869.60

STATUS
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 2

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 207

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 208

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)
10.80
5.80
0.00
26.40
1.70
394.60
5103.10
439.30

STATUS
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 209

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 210

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.

AES Nigeria barge Operations Limited

TRANSFORMER DISSOLVED GASES ANALYSIS
DATE:
LOCATION:

STATUS
CONDITION1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4

TABLE 1. DISSOLVED KEY GAS CONCENTRATION LIMITS IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
CO
CO2
H2
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
350
2500
100
120
35
50
65
351-570
2500-4000
101-700
121-400
36-50
51-100
66-100
571-1400
4001-10000
701-1800
401-1000
51-80
101-200 101-150
>1400
>10000
>1800
>1000
>80
>200
>150
NOTE: CO2 is not included in adding the numbers for TDCG because it is not a combustible gas.

CONDITION 1

Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG) below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation.

CONDITION 2

TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level. Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified
levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to
calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2 for recommended sampling frequency and actions.)

CONDITION 3

TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Any individual combustible gas
exceeding specified levels in table 1 should have additional investigation. A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA
samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas. (See table 2.)

CONDITION 4

TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in
failure of the transformer (table 2).

PB 211

GAS
HYDROGEN H2
METHANE CH4
ACETYLENE C2H2
ETHYLENE C2H4
ETHANE C2H6
CARBON MONOXIDE CO
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
COMBUSTIBLE GAS TDCG

CONC. (PPM)

0.00

STATUS

CONDITION 1

REMARKS:

TEST CONDUCTED BY:

TDCG
720
721-1920
1921-4630
>4630

TABLE 2. ACTIONS BASED ON DISSOLVED COMBUSTIBLE GASES

STATUS

CONDITION 1

CONDITION 2

CONDITION 3

CONDITION 4

TDCG LEVEL OR HIGHEST

TDCG GENERATION
INDIVIDUAL GAS (SEE
RATES (PPM/DAY)
table 1.)

SAMPLING INTERVALS AND OPERATION ACTIONS FOR GAS GENERATION

RATES
SAMPLING INTERVAL

Continue normal operation.

>30

Monthly

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence.

<10

Quarterly

10 - 30

Monthly

10 - 30

721-1,920 ppm of TDCG

or highest condition
based on individual gas
from table 1.

>30

Monthly

1,941-2,630 ppm of
TDCG or highest
condition based on
individual gas from table
1.

<10

Monthly

10 - 30

Weekly

>30

Weekly

<10

Weekly

>4,630 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual gas from
table 1.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Annually: 6mo for

EHV trans
Quarterly

<10

<=720 ppm of TDCG or

highest condition based
on individual
gas from table 1.

10 - 30

Daily

>30

Daily

Exercise caution. Analyze individual gases to find cause.

Determine load dependence

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice.

Exercise extreme caution. Analyze individual gases to

find cause. Plan outage. Call manufacturer and other
consultants for advice
Consider removal from service. Call manufacturer and
other consultants for advice.