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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Gas Sampler ZG 1.2.

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CONTENT Item No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Heading Use Mode of operation Installation Filling the gas sampler Gas sampling Functional test of Buchholz relay Technical data Scope of supply Accessories Page 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5

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1. Use The gas sampler serves to sample gas which accumulates in the Buchholz relay. It allows sampling of gas at normal service height on or near the transformer. Use of the gas sampler offers the following benefits: - Shorter downtimes of transformer or no downtime 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 oil in the conservator presses the gas accumulated in the Buchholz relay downwards to the gas sampler. 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 cocks of the gas sampler in accordance with these instructions (see Items 4-6), the gas sampler is filled completely with oil. Once the upper switch system of the Buchholz relay responded, the relay gas is transferred to the gas sampler as explained in the instructions (item 5), and the relay is again filled completely with oil. Then the relay gas can be analysed via the gas outlet cock by means of a gas tester or sampled for laboratory analysis by means of a gas sampling cartridge or similar equipment. Gas sampling or testing is done as usual by screwing the respective devices onto the gas outlet cock (cf. procedure for test valve of the Buchholz relay). The gas sampling process can be interrupted by closing the gas outlet cock. Once the gas has been drained, the tubing and the gas sampler will be filled again with oil. 3. Installation (Figure 1, Figure 3) The gas sampler is installed with two M8 bolts on a straight and vertical surface approx. 1.4 m above ground. Fit the enclosed seal (2) and screw the supplied screw-type adapter (1) onto the test valve (3) of the Buchholz relay (Figure 1). Then roll 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 routed with a minimum gradient of 15, provided the remaining tubing length runs vertically.

Figure 1: Test valve connection

Connection of the tubing to the gas sampler is also by means of an olive. Tighten the screw-type adapters at a max. torque of 15 Nm.

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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 follows: Open test valve on Buchholz relay and keep open. Remove sealing cap from gas outlet cock (2). Open inlet cock (1) and gas outlet cock (2) (vertical position of cock). Keep the oil outlet cock (3) closed. Due to pressure in the conservator oil flows through the tubing, thus filling the gas sampler. Observe the oil level in the inspection glass (4) while the sampler is filled. Close the gas outlet cock (2) (horizontal position) as soon as oil comes out. Perform pressure testing in accordance with the instructions of the transformer manufacturer. Now the gas sampler is filled completely with oil and ready for service. Screw sealing cap onto the gas outlet cock. For correct operation of the gas sampler it is essential that the sealing caps are screwed on.

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Figure 2: Gas sampler 5. Gas sampling (Figure 2) To sample gas with the help of the gas sampler proceed as follows: Remove the sealing cap from the oil outlet cock (3); check if inlet cock (1) is open. Open oil outlet cock and collect the oil coming out in a suitable container. Close the oil outlet cock as soon as the oil level becomes visible in the inspection glass (4). Screw sealing cap onto the oil outlet cock. Remove sealing cap from gas outlet cock (2). Screw gas tester/gas sampling cartridge, etc. onto the gas outlet cock. Open the gas outlet cock and perform gas testing/sampling in accordance with the instructions of the supplier of the tester/sampler. After testing/sampling close the gas outlet cock and remove the tester/sampler. Open the gas outlet cock and let the remaining relay gas escape from the gas sampler. Close the gas outlet cock as soon as the unit is filled completely with oil and oil comes out of the cock. Screw the sealing cap onto the gas outlet cock. For correct operation of the unit it is essential that the sealing caps are screwed on.

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6. Functional test of Buchholz relay (Figure 2) Check the response of the Buchholz relay to gas accumulation (upper switch system) as follows: Remove sealing cap from the gas outlet cock; check if inlet cock (1) is open. Screw test pump onto the gas outlet cock. Open the gas outlet cock. Pump air into the gas sampler until the upper switch system (gas accumulation) of the Buchholz relay responds, close the gas outlet cock. Remove test pump. Remove sealing cap from the oil outlet cock (3). Open the oil outlet cock and collect the oil coming out in a suitable container. Close the oil outlet cock as soon the oil level in the inspection glass (4) becomes visible. Screw the sealing cap onto the oil outlet cock. Open the gas outlet cock and let the air pumped in escape. Close the gas outlet cock as soon as the gas sampler is filled completely with oil and oil comes out of the cock. Screw the sealing cap onto the gas outlet cock. For correct operation of the unit it is essential that the sealing cap is screwed on.

7. Technical data Gas tester connection (gas outlet opening) Oil outlet opening Tubing dimensions Tubing length Weight without tubing Viscosity of transformer oil Transformer oil temperature Ambient temperature 8. Scope of supply The scope of supply of the ZG 1.2 gas sampler including tubing covers the following: Gas sampler ZG 1.2. Tubing, rolled, length as requested by client Screw-type adapter for test valve Seal, test valve/screw-type adapter : R 1/8, other dimensions available on request : R 1/8, other dimensions available on request : dia. 6x1 copper tubing : as requested by client : 2.2 kg : max. 1100 mm/s : -25C to +80C : -45C to +55C

9. Accessories As accessory, a box that can be locked up, is available for the gas sampler ZG 1.2.

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>100

Conservator Konservator

min15

Buchholz relay chholzrelais

Testentil valve,

>5 0

Tubing

Gas sampler Gasentnahmegert

210

15

125

10

30

Figure 3: Installation of gas sampler

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Gas sampler ZG 1.2. - 11/01/10/02 - Englisch The parameters given in this technical information are subject to changes due to technical modifications.