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INSTALLATION:
Indian code of Practice for Instattation and a Maintenance of Transformer IS: 10028 generally
covers all the relevant aspects of the special attention required at the time of erection of
transformer, should be referred before commissioning installation works.
Precautions
a) Instruction To Erection Personnel : Persons having access to the interior of the
transformer while inspection, fitting bushing or any other fittings, should empty their
pockets and all loose articles. Spanners and other tools in use should be sccurely tied
with a cotton tape ta a suitable point so that they can be recovered if accidentally fropped
inside.
b) Cleaning : fibrous cleaning materials should bot be used. The presence of loose fibres in
suspension with transformer oil can reduce its insulation property. If cleaning or wiping is
necessary, this should be done with clean dry oil using soft non-fluffy cloth.
c) Fire risk : Transformer oil is inflammable and under certain circumstances in a confined
place become explosive. Naked light and flame should never be used near the
transformer.
d) Condensation : Transformer oil and other solid insulation normally used in
transformerconstruction absorb moisture easily, particularly when cold. Condensation can
be caused if the interior of a tank is exposed to atmosphere. But taking adequate care this
can be minimised. The transformer can be protected from damp hazards by circulating
warm and dry oil through it until temperature is 50 to 100 C above ambient. This should be
done before allowing access to the interior of tank. Warm oil should be circulated all the
time while transformer is open to atnosphere.
e) Painting : Corroded components should be cleaned thoroughly to remove the rust, dirt
and grease and repaint with one coat of red oxide primer and two coats of enamel paint.
Retouching of paint may be required where paint is damaged during transit.
Location and Foundation :
A leveled and firm foundation strong enough to support complete weight of transformer and
prevent accumulation of water should be provided. Continluous external vibrations may set up
physical movements in core and windings and in turn lead to the breakdown.
While locating transformer care should be taken to provide adequate clearnces from the live
parts of transformer to earth parts. Easy access should be provided all round and to diagram
plate, thermometer, valves, oil gauges etc. so that they can be easily reached or read.
Suitable rails or tracks should be used for rollers and wheels should be locked to prevent
accidental movement.. where transformer is enclosed in chamber it should be ensured that it
gets goods ventilation.