TransformerCare Unit

TCU Series

Description Technical specifications

The TransformerCare Unit TCU is a General data
service unit designed to extend the
Suitable for transformer sizes 5 ... 1100 MVA
operating life of oil-filled transformers
and reactors. Flow rate (50 Hz) 15 m³ / week for 24 hour operation
The continuous degassing, dewatering Degassing capacity ≈ 155 litres / 24 h for 10% gas content
and filtration of the insulating oil ≈ 14 litres / 24 h for 2% gas content
ensures that the oxygen content, water Dewatering capacity Temperature of medium 50 °C,
content and particle contamination in (adjusted to prevent excessive drying out 10 ppm water content
the transformer is kept low and the of the cellulose insulation) ≈ 12 ml / 24 h for 10% gas content
breakdown voltage of the insulating oil ≈ 1.12 ml / 24 h for 2% gas content
is increased. As a result, the service Lower limit of water content
≈ 10 ppm.
life of the insulation is also increased.
Possible to have additional cooling of the
Typically the remaining service life of vacuum pump for better efficiency,
the transformer can be extended by a if required.
factor of three.
Operating pressure 0 ... 35 bar
The throughput of approx. 15 m³/week (35 bar if outlet shut-off)
prevents the formation of damaging
Seal material NBR (FPM)
turbulence in the transformer. The
TCU is used throughout the life of the Permitted pressure at suction port 0.1 ... 0.5 bar
transformer, while the transformer is Filtration rating 3 µm
connected and in operation. Operating viscosity 5 ... 300 mm²/s
The volume of fault gases removed Fluid temperature range -35 ... +90 °C
using the TCU corresponds to the gas Ambient temperature range -35 ... +50 °C
formation rate in the transformer, which Storage temperature range -20 ... +40 °C
can be interpreted in accordance with Inlet / outlet connection G 3/4" / G 3/8"
DIN EN 60599* or DGA (Dissolved
Mounting position ≈ 1 metre above the floor
Gas Analysis). In addition, humidity
and total gas content in the insulating Type of mounting Mounting via 4 bore holes on the back of
oil can be monitored online, and an the unit
alarm can be triggered in good time in Ambient temperature -35 ... +50 °C
the event of significant changes. Weight (empty) ≈ 60 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 395 x 785 x 750 mm
Advantages Relative humidity Maximum 95%, non-condensing
zzPreserves the insulating property of Noise level max. ≈ 78 dBA, at distance of 1 m, 90° from the
wall
the transformer oil
Electrical specifications
zzIncreased operating reliability
Supply voltage (See model code)
zzFault gas analysis is possible, similar
to DGA Power consumption ≈ 550 Watt
Protection class to DIN 40050 IP 55
zzExtends the remaining service life of
the transformer by slowing down the
process of cellulose ageing.

* DIN EN 60599 - Mineral-oil impregnated

electrical equipment in service - Guide to
the interpretation of dissolved and free gas
analysis.
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 Model code Dimensions (in mm)
TCU - 1 - I - 1 - M - 3 - 3 - Z - Z - AD - 00 / – Unit
Basic type
TCU = TransformerCare Unit
Size
1 ≈ 15 m3/week
Operating medium
I = Insulating oil, NBR seals,
tested with insulating oil based on
mineral oil (Residues of the test oil
remain in the unit after testing)
Mechanical design
1 = stationary unit
Voltage / Frequency / Power supply
Dimensions (in mm)
A = 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph I = 500 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph
B = 415 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph K = 480 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph Switch cabinet
C = 200 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph L = 220 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph 4x Ø 10

D = 200 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph M = 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 Ph

E = 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph N = 575 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph
F = 230 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph O = 460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph
G = 380 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph X = Other voltage

400
360
H = 440 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph
Filter size
3 = Type 3
Filtration rating
3 = 3 µm 210 203
250
Cooler
Z = without cooler
Additional equipment
GS = GasSampling Unit*
Z = without GasSampling Unit Items supplied
Measuring equipment –– TCU
Z = without –– Operating and
AD = AquaSensor AS 3000, sensor with integrated display maintenance manual
Modification number –– Protective cover
000 = the latest version is always supplied (weather protection)
Supplementary details
V = FPM seals
* For first installation only recommended for transformers with a service life of up to max. 10 years

Note
Hydraulic circuit
Items supplied The information in this brochure relates
1. Manual shut-off valve
3
to the operating conditions and
4
2. Oil sampling point
1 AS
5
6 applications described.
IN
3. Automatic shut-off valve
For applications and operating
4. AquaSensor with integrated 7

display (option) 2
dp conditions not described, please contact
5. Air bleed valve for fluid filter
11 the relevant technical department.
6. Fluid filter 8
Subject to technical modifications.
7. Filter clogging indicator
(differential pressure) 9
14 20 10
8. Motor-pump unit
15 12
9. Oil sampling point
p
10. Dewatering and degassing unit OUT
RFX
16 13 17
11. Air bleed screw for RFX
12. Gas sampling point
13. Pressure relief valve
14. Check valve
15. Electronic pressure switch with
integrated display (vacuum HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
measurement) Industriegebiet
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16. Drip tray D-66280 Sulzbach / Saar

17. Safety switch for drip tray
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20. GasSampling Unit GSU
(optional)
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