Transformer Oil Testing and Oil Analysis

Transformer oil and other insulating liquids suffer from electrical and mechanical stresses
while a transformer is in operation. In addition there are contaminations caused due to
chemical interactions with windings and other solid insulations, catalyzed by high operating
temperature. As a result the original chemical properties of Transformer Oil changes
gradually, rendering it ineffective for its intended purpose after many years. Hence this oil
has to be periodically tested to ascertain its basic electrical properties, and make sure it is
suitable for further use or initiate necessary actions like filtration/regeneration.
Transformer Oil is not only subject to its own degradation, but is also a carrier of gasses
emanated during arcing or flashovers between paper and winding insulations. Transformer
Oil Testing and Analysis provides important information regarding any such incipient
faults, without the need to pull down the equipment from its running condition.
Oil Testing Packages
Transformer Signature
Establish the time-zero condition of your transformer with our Signature
package.
The recommended Transformer oil tests in this package include:
Dissolved Gas Analysis
Water content
Furan in oil
Inhibitor Content
ASTM package
PCB analysis
Power Factor 27C and 90C
Fault Determination
This basic package is the first step when trying to locate and identify a specific transformer
problem. The results from these Transformer oil tests allow you to determine what
other tests need to be performed in order to have a clear understanding of your
transformers actual condition.
The recommended tests in this package include:
Dissolved Gas Analysis
Furan content
Water content
Metals in Oil
Routine Test
It is recommended to perform routine tests at least once a year in order to monitor the
health of your transformers. Faults can occur at any stage of your transformers life and
evolve rapidly. Testing your transformers on a regular basis will allow you to detect any
unforeseen change in the condition of your transformers.
The recommended tests in this package include:
Dissolved Gas Analysis
Furan Content
BIS 1866 (8 tests)*
*Water Content, Tan Delta, Resistivity, Acidity, IFT, Flash Point, Sludge, Dielectric Strength
Factory Acceptance
Throughout our three decades of existence, Industrial Tests has provided Dissolved Gas
Analysis (DGA) services to most major transformer manufacturers. When ordering a new
transformer, specify Industrial Tests for heat run DGA test results.
The text below can be inserted in the appropriate clause of your specifications for new,
refurbished or repaired transformers:
FACTORY TEST RESULTS
The appropriate low level Dissolved Gas Analyses (DGA) for this transformer shall be
performed during heat run factory tests. All Transformer oil analysis tests shall be
performed by Industrial Tests, Inc.
Pre Commissioning
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When a new transformer is commissioned, Industrial Tests recommends that the
following test package be performed immediately.
The recommended tests in this package include:
Dissolved Gas Analysis
ASTM Package
Oxidation Inhibitor
Water content
Power Factor 27C and 90C
Furan Content
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