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1. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this procedure is to verify functions

of transformer.

2. APPLICABILITY:

This procedure applies to all types of power

transformers.

3. DEFINITIONS:
4. FORM:
OFT.

Non
Site Test Report For Oil Filled Transformer STR-04-

5. REFERENCES:
All inspections and tests shall utilize the following
references;
A.
Project design drawings and specifications
B.
Manufacturers
instruction
manuals
applicable to each particular apparatus.
6. STANDARDS:
The following codes and standards apply,
a.
B.
C.

National Electrical Testing Association: NETA

Institute
of
Electrical
and
Electronic
Engineers: IEEE.
SEC Construction Standard TCS-P-105

7. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:
1)
Megger.
2)
Transformer Turn Ratio (TTR) test set.
3)
3 ph., 380 V AC power supply.
4)
OMICRON CPC-100
5)
Current Secondary Injection Unit.
6)
Digital multimeter, Clamp on Ammeter.

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8. PROCEDURE:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Always refer to instruction manuals of equipment under test
and test equipment used for detailed safety instructions and
precautions.
MECHANICAL CHECK AND VISUAL INSPECTION:
1. Check impact recorder records for any abnormal impacts during transit.
2. Check that the as-received transformer tank pressure is positive.
3. Inspect for physical damage/defects and oil leaks.
4. Check nameplate information for correction.
5. Check quality of paintwork, condition of lifting lugs, quality of weld areas
and rust spots.
6. Check tightness of all bolted connections (torque wrench method).
7. Check that all grounding is securely connected (including star neutral
points).
8. Check that piping to Buchholz relay has proper slope.
9. Check integrity of diaphragm/air bag in the conservator.
10.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Check proper operation of all auxiliary devices:

Cooling fans/pumps
Tap Changer
Oil level gauges
Winding temperature gauges
Top oil temperature gauges
Buchholz relay
OLTC oil/Gas surge (Pressure) Relay
Pressure relief devices
Push buttons and indicators
Oil sampling port (main tank and OLTC)
Upper and lower main tank valves

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11.
Check vertical/horizontal clearances of live parts to adjacent
grounded parts to conform to the Standard.
12.

Check liquid in the tank, conservator and bushing for proper level.

13.

Bleed trapped air in the bushing turrets and tank top.

14.

Check that the valves between the tank and the radiators are open.

15.

Performs all of the manufacturers specific checks.

16.
Check HV, LV and TV (if applicable) bushings for damages and
completeness of accessories.
17.
Check condition (color and quantity) of Silica gel in breathers and oil
in bath level.
ELECTRICAL TESTS
1. Core insulation resistance:
2. Winding insulation resistance and polarization index at 5 KV dc:
Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 1-a or 1-b as applicable.
Measure insulation resistance between each winding and ground and
between the windings.
Take readings at 30 seconds , 1,5 and 10 minutes then calculate the
Polarization Index as per the following formula :
PI = R 10 min / R 1 min
3. Turns ratio (all taps) :
Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 2.
Measure turns ratio at all taps.
Compare the measured ratio with calculated
tolerance.

ratio and check the

4. Polarity and vector relationship test:

Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 3.
Apply 3 ph., 380 V AC and take the required measurements shown in
the test report.
Check the voltage relations required for correct polarity as shown in the
test report.
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5. Winding resistance measurement (at max., min. And nominal tap):
Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 4-a or 4-b as applicable.
Measure the winding resistance for both HV and LV windings at
Maximum, Nominal and Minimum taps as applicable.

6. Insulation power factor and bushing tests:

Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 5-a, 5-b as applicable.
Refer to CPC-100 test set instruction manuals for detailed procedure for
both windings and bushings.
7. Winding excitation current test.
Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 6-a, 6-b as applicable if you
are using three wattmeter method , other wise refer to CPC-100 test
set instruction manuals for detailed procedure.
8. Calibrate all temperature gauges (OR confirm calibration certificates).
Connect the test circuit as per FIGURE 7.
Calibrate Oil and Winding temperature gauges and check contact
operation and function.
9. Perform adjustments and
manufacturers instructions.

tests

on

the

OLTC

according

to

the

10.
Functional check :
Perform function check of the following:
a) Liquid level alarm (OR confirm via FAT record)
b) Top oil temperature device: fans (pumps) stop, start, alarm, and trip
c) Winding temperature device: fans (pumps) stop, start, alarm, trip
d) Buchholz relay: alarm, trip
e) Oil/gas surge (pressure) relay: alarm, trip
f)
Pressure relief device: alarm trip
g)
Measure fans/pumps motor currents.
11.

Measure fans/pumps motor current.

12.
On load tap changer operation checks:
Perform adjustments and test on the OLTC according to the manufacturers
instructions.
a)
Raise/lower control (local, remote) and indications
b)
End of tap travel control
c)
End of winding travel control (both ends)
d)
: setting of bandwidth, midpoint, time delay, etc.
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e)
f)
g)
h)

Master/slave check either transformer as master

Master/slave check out of step blocking alarm
Parallel operation disturbed check alarm
Check that the windings are not open circuited during
tap changing

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14. Insulating oil tests:
a) Dielectric strength:
I) sat d 877 (with 2.5 mm gap) for unprocessed oil & for oil in OLTC.
Ii) sat d 1816 (with 1.0 mm gap) for oil in transformer main tank.
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Neutralization number (sat d 974)

Interfacial tension (sat d 971)
Color (sat d 1500)
Moisture content (sat d 1533a)
Power factor test (sat d 924)
Dissolved gas in oil analysis (sat d 3612)

15. Bushing current transformer tests:

A)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

Polarity
Insulation resistance
Secondary winding resistance (all winding and taps)
Current ratio (by current injection)
Magnetization characteristics (minimum of 5 points below and 2
points
above the knee points of the magnetization curve)
Verify secondary circuits, terminal to terminal
Burden test
Demagnetize ct cores after all tests
Ensure that there are no open circuited secondaries

16.
17.

Check all
tightness.

external

wiring

for

correctness

and

Check each transformer trip device has an individual

trip cutout located at the transformer
protection panel via ft switches.

18.

Check ct terminal block for shorting facilities.

19.

Check ct wiring for correctness, tightness and for ring

type terminal lugs. (no spade lugs
permitted).

20.

Adjust AVR to final operational setting according to

ESPD'S recommendations.

21.

A main tank insulating oil sample for dissolved gas

analysis shall be taken immediately prior

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to first energizing a power transformer and another sample three days
after continuous
Energization.

9.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERION :
Check the Test results against
manufacturers instructions.

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applicable

standards

and/or

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