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The document discusses the importance of maintaining cooling systems for power equipment. It notes that poor maintenance can lead to overheating, gas production, and leaks. It emphasizes that cooling systems have their own unique environment separate from the powered equipment, and should be treated and monitored accordingly. Regular maintenance like corrosion prevention, contamination removal, thermography scans, vibration analysis, and oil sampling can help ensure optimal performance and extend the life of cooling systems and powered assets.
The document discusses the importance of maintaining cooling systems for power equipment. It notes that poor maintenance can lead to overheating, gas production, and leaks. It emphasizes that cooling systems have their own unique environment separate from the powered equipment, and should be treated and monitored accordingly. Regular maintenance like corrosion prevention, contamination removal, thermography scans, vibration analysis, and oil sampling can help ensure optimal performance and extend the life of cooling systems and powered assets.
The document discusses the importance of maintaining cooling systems for power equipment. It notes that poor maintenance can lead to overheating, gas production, and leaks. It emphasizes that cooling systems have their own unique environment separate from the powered equipment, and should be treated and monitored accordingly. Regular maintenance like corrosion prevention, contamination removal, thermography scans, vibration analysis, and oil sampling can help ensure optimal performance and extend the life of cooling systems and powered assets.
• The cooling system of any apparatus used in generating, transforming
or transferring power is essential to its overall operation. • Overheating, undesirable production of gases and environmentally hazardous leaks can be contributed to poor cooling system maintenance and general degradation. • The cooling system of any apparatus is a completely different environment than that of the apparatus itself and should be treated as such when maintenance and monitoring are defined. Leaks How bad does a leak have to be to receive attention? • Bad • Worse Corrosion
• Corrosion is a never ending issue in
our industry and is everywhere. • One substrate or coating does not cover it all. • Special environments sometimes require unique specifications and maintenance. • Coatings lifespans are significantly less than the planned life of a transformer. • Periodic maintenance to remediate and prevent corrosion on cooling systems is vital. Contamination
• Contamination reduces heat
transfer. • Natural and man-made elements accumulate faster on the cooling system than the rest of the transformer. • Water coolers always have hidden contamination that is often overlooked. • Certain contaminants will begin or accelerate the corrosion process. • Special environments require a special approach. Thermography / IR Scans
• Proven technology that is relatively
inexpensive. • Establishing baseline readings for comparative analysis on scheduled future readings is critical. • Both higher and sub-normal readings can give indicators of potential failures. • Your transformer cooling system has it’s own environment. Thermal scans help us to understand what is going on in that environment. Vibration
• Vibration analyzing equipment
continues to be used widely throughout for early detection of mechanical failures. • More cases of analysis of bracing and connections throughout the transformer and cooling system are used to determine potential issues with structural supports, loose hardware and load stresses. • Most newer models are easier to use, provide simple reports and are sometimes supported by smart phone applications. Oil Sampling and Data Collection
• DGA analysis can sometimes
identify issues within your cooling system. • Elevated oxygen and moisture levels can be prime indicators of cooling system issues. • Field monitoring of your cooling system and temperature data collection to achieve optimal cooling performance and needs are essential. Conclusion
• Your cooling system is your power apparatuses’ temperature
maintenance lifeline. Therefore, your cooling systems maintenance is critical. • Your cooling system has it’s own environment other than the environment it is located in. • Maintaining the functionality of your cooling system will extend the life of your power assets.