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BA Power Transformers
Product Information
Issuer: PTPT A. Lindroth 1ZBA 4694-102
Author: PTPT/GD W. Klein 2002- 04- 16, Page 1 of 5
Replaced:
Operating Instruction
for Gassampling ZG1.2 EMB
List of Content
1 APPLICATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
2 MODE OF OPERATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
3 ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1, FIGURE 3)---------------------------------------------------------------------------2
4 FILLING THE GAS SAMPLER (FIGURE 2)---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
5 GAS SAMPLING (FIGURE 2)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
6 FUNCTIONAL CONTROL OF BUCHHOLZ RELAY (FIGURE 2) --------------------------------------4
7 TECHNICAL DATA-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
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Operating Instruction
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1 Application
The gas sampler serves to sample gas collected in the Buchholz relay. It allows sampling of gas on or
near the transformer at normal operating height. The gas sampler offers the following benefits:
- Shorter or no transformer downtimes at all after signalling of gas accumulation in the Buchholz relay.
- Enhanced safety during gas sampling.
- Easy operation.
2 Mode of operation
Through a tubing the gas collected in the Buchholz relay is pressed downwards to the gas sampler by
the oil in the conservator. Therefore, correct operation of the gas sampler requires that the oil level in the
conservator is at least 100 mm above the highest point of the tubing (Figure 3). By operating the taps of
the gas sampler in accordance with these instructions (see Items 4-6), the gas sampler is filled first with
oil to the required level. Once the upper switching system of the Buchholz relay has responded, the relay
gas is collected in the gas sampler as described in these instructions (Item 5) and the relay is again filled
with oil to the required level. Then the relay gas can be analysed via the gas outlet tap by means of a
analyzer or sampled for laboratory analyses by means of a gas sampling cartridge or similar equipment.
Gas sampling or testing is done as usual by screwing the respective devices on the threaded (R 1/8)
gas outlet tap (cf. procedure for the test valve of the Buchholz relay).
The gas sampling process can be interrupted by closing the gas outlet tap.
Once the gas has been drained, the tubing and the gas sampler will be filled again with oil.
3 Assembly (Figure 1, Figure 3)
Fit the enclosed seal (2) and screw the supplied screw-type link (1) onto
the test valve (3) of the Buchholz relay (Figure 1). Then run out the tubing
and connect one end to the Buchholz relay using the olive.
Fasten the tubing by means of suitable clamps not included in the scope
of supply. Over a max. length of 1.2 m the tubing can be laid with a
minimum gradient of 15, provided the remaining tubing length runs
vertically.
Connection of the tubing to the gas sampler is also by an olive. Tighten the tubing at a max. torque of 15 Nm
(Figure 3).
The gas sampler itself is mounted on a straight vertical surface at a level of approx. 1.4 m above floor level by
means of two M8 screws.

Figure 1: Test valve connection
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Operating Instruction
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4 Filling the gas sampler (Figure 2)
On completion of installation fill in transformer oil to make the gas sampler ready for service.
Proceed as specified below:
Figure 2: Gas sampling
Open test valve on Buchholz relay.
Remove sealing cap from gas outlet tap (2).
Open inlet tap (1) and gas outlet tap (2)
(vertical tap position). Keep the oil outlet tap
(3) closed. Due to conservator pressure oil
flows through the tubing and fills the gas
sampler.
Observe the oil level in the inspection glass (4) while
the sampler is filled.
As soon as oil comes out of the tap, close the
gas outlet tap (2) (horizontal position).
Carry out pressure test in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer of the transformer.
(Now, the gas sampler is ready for service and filled
with oil to the required level).
Keep the inlet tap (1) open at any time - vertical
position.
Screw sealing cap onto the gas outlet tap. It is
essential for correct operation of the gas sampler that
the sealing cap is screwed on.
5 Gas sampling (Figure 2)
To sample gas with the help of the gas sampler proceed as follows:
Unscrew the sealing cap of the oil outlet tap (3).
Open the oil outlet tap and collect the oil coming out in a suitable container.
Close the oil outlet tap when the oil level becomes visible in the inspection glass (4).
Screw sealing cap onto the oil outlet tap.
Unscrew sealing cap of gas outlet tap (2).
Screw gas analyzer/gas sampling cartridge etc. onto the gas outlet tap.
Open the gas outlet tap and perform gas testing/gas sampling in accordance with the instructions of the
supplier of the unit.
After testing/sampling close the gas outlet tap and remove the unit.
Open the gas outlet tap and let the remaining relay gas escape from the gas sampler. Close the gas outlet
tap as soon as the unit is filled with oil to the required level and oil comes out of the tap.
Screw sealing cap onto the gas outlet tap. To ensure correct function of the unit it is essential that the
sealing caps are screwed on.
Once the gas sampler is filled with oil to the required level and the inlet tap is open, the unit is ready for
service.
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6 Functional control of Buchholz relay (Figure 2)
Check the response of the Buchholz relay to gas accumulation as follows:
Unscrew the sealing cap of the gas outlet tap (2).
Screw the test pump onto the gas outlet tap.
Open the gas outlet tap (2).
Pump air into the gas sampler until the upper switching system of the Buchholz relay responds (gas
accumulation). Close the gas outlet tap.
Unscrew the test pump.
Unscrew the sealing cap of the oil outlet tap (3).
Open the oil outlet tap and collect the oil coming out in a suitable container.
Close the oil outlet tap when the oil level becomes visible in the inspection glass (4).
Screw the sealing cap onto the oil outlet tap.
Open the gas outlet tap and let the air pumped in escape.
Close the gas outlet tap as soon as the gas sampler is filled with oil to the required level and oil comes out
of the tap.
Screw the sealing caps onto the gas outlet opening. To ensure correct function of the unit it is essential
that the sealing caps are screwed on.
Once the gas sampler is filled with oil to the required level and the inlet tap is open, the unit is ready for
service.
7 Technical data
Max. dimensions: Height 130 mm
Width 95 mm
Depth 82 mm
Gas analyzer connection: R 1/8
(gas outlet opening)
Oil outlet opening: R 1/8
Tubing dimensions: dia. 6x1 copper tubing
Weight without tubing: 2.2 kg
Viscosity of transformer oil: max. 1100 mm/s
Temperature of Transformer oil: -25C to +80C
Ambient temperature: -45C to +55C
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Figure 3: Gas sampler