ABB AB

Power Transformers

Nr 1ZSE 209 001-4

2008-06-24, page 1 of 3

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OIL SAMPLING FOR DISSOLVED GAS ANALYSIS AND OIL QUALITY

TEST
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Dissolved gas analyses are used to assess the condition
of a transformer based on the gasses dissolved in the oil
due to hot surfaces, arcs, partial discharges or other
faults.
In a diverter switch, gasses normally associated with
faults are generated during normal operation. If the diverter switch oil is in contact with the oil in the transformer, directly or by a common oil conservator, any
gasses dissolved in the diverter switch can be present in
the transformer oil. In these cases, evaluation of the
transformer condition by means of the gas content in the
oil can be uncertain. An additional sample must then be
taken from the conservator.
The evaluation is based on the ratios of the gases as well
as the absolute values and gas production rates. Further
sampling later can therefore enhance the accuracy of the
assessment.
Oil quality testing measures the condition of the oil not
the transformer. It is important that the oil condition
does not become deteriorated. A bad oil condition can
harm the function of the transformer.
2. SAMPLING VESSELS
Oil samples intended for dissolved gas analysis should be taken in 20-ml glass syringes equipped with a
valve. Always take two samples from the same place.
Oil samples for quality testing should be taken in 1,1L
aluminium bottles, equipped with a plastic cap with an
aluminium foil. The sampling vessels are provided free
of charge by ABB Power Technology Products AB,
Transformers.
One questionnaire for each unit is provided. Please
complete the questionnaires and return them with the oil
samples. Please make sure you have entered the vessel
index number on the questionnaire correctly. The questionnaire should be completed in conjunction with the
sampling.
3. SAMPLING VALVE
Suitable sampling valves are cooler, cover or bottom. If
the diverter switch oil is in contact with the oil in the
Postal Address

ABB AB
Power Transformers, dept. AD
SE-771 80 LUDVIKA, Sweden
Tel. +46 240 78 20 00

transformer, an additional sample should be taken from

the conservator. Selecting a sampling valve consider
personal safety first and foremost. The valve should
be fitted with a connector for connecting to the plastic
sampling hose provided. Do not use rubber hoses.
4. SAMPLING
Please refer to the separate instruction describing the
sampling procedures, 1ZSE 209 001-6.
Samples for dissolved gas analysis should be sent in as
soon as possible in order to reduce gas leakage to a
minimum.
5. PACKAGING
The samples can simply be returned in the packaging
they arrive in. Feel free to add packaging if necessary.
Do not return used plastic hoses and T-pieces. Please
remember to enclose the questionnaires.
6. SENDING SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS
Send the appropriately packaged samples to the following address:
ABB AB
Power Transformers
Godsmottagning
Torg 24, dept. AD
SE-771 80 LUDVIKA, Sweden
Some carriers require a street line in the address. If you
are using such a carrier, you can add Valhallavgen 2
after Godsmottagning.
Staff phone numbers:
+46 (240) 783 035
+46 (240) 783 037
+46 (240) 783 081

+46 (240) 783 083

+46 (240) 783 307
+46 (240) 783 812

Telecopier +46 (240) 61 15 68

Email: diagnostics@se.abb.com
Mail:
ABB AB
Power Transformers
Department AD
SE-771 80 LUDVIKA, Sweden

OIL SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE

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Serial
number

Project number

(only ABB)

Customer (Required)
Company: .................................................................
Name of Contact: ....................................................
Postal Address: ......................................................
........................................................... .......................
...................................................................................

Reference: ................................... Date: ................

Phone: .....................................................................
Fax: ..........................................................................
E-mail: .....................................................................
VAT-number: ..........................................................

Send results to (If other than customer)

Billing address (If other than customer)

Company: ..............................................................
Name: ..................................................
Postal Address: ....................................................

Company: ..............................................................
Postal Address: ....................................................

........................................................... .....................

VAT-number: ........................................................

..

Type of tests
Dissolved gas analysis

Breakdown voltage (BDV)

Moisture content (Moist)

Colour

Basic oil quality (BDV, Moist., NV., Colour)

Neutralisation value (NV)

Interfacial tension (IFT)

Tan

Extended oil quality (Basic + IFT, Tan , Inh.)

Inhibitor content (Inh)
Furane content
Oil quality syringe (Moist., NV., Colour, Inh.)
Other tests..........................................................................
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Sampling information (Required)

Date of sampling: .........................

Oil temperature at sampling: ...................... C.

Load at sampling: ........................%

If 0 %, time out of service: ............................ hours.
Where the oil pumps in service at time of sampling: Yes
No
Sampling vessels and sampling places
Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Index No: ...............

Bottom

Cover

Cooler

Conservator

Other ........................

Measures taken
Date? ...................
Filtering / degassing of oil
Was a fine vacuum filter used?

Oil regeneration
Yes

Oil change

No

Other: ...................................................................................................................................
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Serial
number

Project number

(only ABB)

Object information
The following only needs to be completed if this is a first time sampling with our
laboratory or if any information has changed since last analysis was performed.
General
Owner: ......................................................................
Location at present: ..............................................
Manufacturer: ..........................................................
Designation: ...........................................................
Type: ................................................ Oil weight: ..............................kg Application:
Voltage: ...................................kV Type of oil: ..................................
System / Distribution
Power: ..................................MVA(r) Number of oil pumps: ...............
Generator
Furnace
Frequency: .................................Hz Cooling system: .........................
Shunt
Smoothing
Year of manufacture: .................... Taken into operation: ................
Other...........................................
Tap-Changer (TC)
De-energised TC
On-load TC
Type: .............................................................................
Type of conservator
Shared oil with TC
Separate expansion oil TC / Transformer
Separate expansion oil but shared air space

No TC

Open
Sealed
Rubber sack / air cell

Other

Known past malfunctions

No

Yes Date

Are any malfunctions known?

.........................

Has the gas relay given alarm?

.........................

Has the gas relay tripped?

.........................

Please describe the nature of the malfunction: ...............................................................................

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Other observations: .........................................................................................................................
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Comments: .....................................................................................................................................
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