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Transformer Design and
Manufacturing Training Course
• Bucholtz
Transformer Design and
Manufacturing - Day 5
The Powertech Transformers laboratory has been • Enhancing the life expectancy of a
in existence since 1973. The main activities of Transformer
the laboratory are testing of materials for • Pitfalls in Transformer Oil Testing
transformers and calibration of instruments. The • Classification of Tests for Insulating Oils
testing of transformer oil forms a large part of the • Classification of Transformers and Switchgear
testing activities, and this service is also offered • Oil Sampling
to external companies. Calibration work is • Transformer Oil Tests - why, what and how
performed for our in-house customers. • Dissolved Gas Analysis
• Choosing a Laboratory
Transformer oil testing • Zero Tolerance
• Process Instrumentation
The testing of transformer oil is part of a • Various types of Transformer Designs
preventative maintenance plan, also known as
condition monitoring. The oil inside a transformer Transformer R&D within Design
forms an integral part of the insulation system,
but is unfortunately subject to quick deterioration The development of cutting edge technology for
if the preventative maintenance schedule is not transformers involves an in-depth understanding
adhered to. Adverse load conditions also affect of the fundamental phenomena experienced by
the oil. It is therefore common practice to have the transformer under normal, transient and fault
the oil tested annually. Certain tests also give an conditions involving voltages and currents. These
indication of the condition of the transformer itself complex phenomena are extensively studied
and, if interpreted correctly, and acted upon, can through the development of virtual prototype
prevent catastrophic failure of a transformer. The models and experiments (including FEM and 3D
laboratory is well equipped to perform all the simulations). Essentially, the research teams
important tests related to condition monitoring, continually assess the improvements of materials,
using some of the best equipment available on test methods, manufacturing processes and design
the market. philosophies. Tools for computing the design
Course Content parameters are being developed and verified using
the virtual experimentation platforms based on
Day 5 of the course involves the following:
numerical methods. The Technology Department
• Certifications and Accreditations
participates in the development of international
• Laboratory Services
standards responsible for benchmarking the design
• Calibration
of power transformers. This comes in a form of
The various laboratories which are available for:
contributions to CIGRE and IEEE working groups.
• Material Testing
The following disciplines are covered under the
• Insulation
R&D section:
• Core Steel
• Magnetostatic Core and Acoustic performance
• Winding Conductor
• Dielectric Integrity
• Oil Testing
• Short Circuit Durability
• Abbreviations used in Transformer Oil Testing
• Thermal Stability
• Purpose of Transformer Oil in Transformers
• Shortening of the Transformer’s life
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