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TSI has been providing vacuum oil filling services to large power transformers since
1960. The equipment was designed and assembled by TSI's personnel to be selfsufficient and capable of performing in all voltage ranges, including test transformers
rated at 1,500,000 volts.
This unique system electronically measures the amount of vacuum being drawn on the
transformer tank and on the oil dehydration chamber. Once transformer vacuum has
been maintained for the required amount of time, the oil filling procedure begins. The
oil first goes through a five-micron particle filter, a heat exchanger to raise the oil
temperature to the desired level, and then is sent into the vacuum
degassing/dehydration chamber. Here, the hot oils surface area is greatly increased by
special elements within the chamber, which allows the high vacuum being applied to
the chamber to remove moisture and unwanted gasses. The oil then flows through a
one-micron filter and is pumped into the transformer, which is still under high vacuum
to assure additional dryness of the oil and internal transformer components. All
piping, connections, and hoses are kept under positive pressure from the discharge
side of the dehydration chamber through to the transformer tank oil hose connection
to eliminate the possibility of moisture entry. TSI can also provide a cold trap for
vacuum fills or for dry-outs under vacuum.
During the oil filling procedure, the incoming and outgoing oil is periodically
monitored for moisture content and dielectric. On-site Power Factor tests can also be
performed if requested in advance, as well as test for interfacial tension (IFT) and
acidity.
The vacuum fill unit has an oil handling capacity, depending on the desired oil
temperature, of up to 1800 GPH, and will process oil at values which meet or exceed
all transformer manufacturing specifications (see reverse for chart).
The same equipment is also used to dehydrate and degas the oil in transformers that
have been in service. In the case of moisture, oil and paper insulation can frequently
become wet due to headspace leaks to the atmosphere. Cooling/heating cycles cause
transformers to "breathe" through the leak, allowing moisture to enter the headspace
and gradually be absorbed. TSI's hot oil dehydration equipment effectively removes
all but traces of this dissolved water. Results are normally less than 10 ppm residual
moisture in the oil, but can go lower if desired. A complete typewritten report is
prepared and mailed to the customer showing vacuum readings, moisture results, and
dielectrics by selected hours from the start of the process to completion.
Combustible gas caused by minor faults within the transformer, such as overheating or
arcing at a loose connection, corona discharges, lightning, etc., can easily be removed
by this equipment. Oil samples are taken after processing and are returned to our
laboratory for Dissolved Gas-In-Oil Analysis. These results then serve as the
benchmark for which future results are compared against to determine the internal
condition of the transformer.
FIELD TESTS AND TEST
METHODS
TYPICAL VALUES
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
(ASTMD877 & D1816*)
40-50kV
MOISTURE CONTENT
(DOBLE DOMINO 264)
<10ppm
VACUUM (ELECTRONIC
GAUGE)
.20 - 1.0mm
INTERFACIAL TENSION*
(ASTMD2285)
**
NEUTRALIZATION
NO.*(ASTMD974)
**
LABORATORY
TESTS ANDTEST
METHODS
TYPICAL VALUES
LABORATORY
TESTS ANDTEST
METHODS
MOISTURE CONTENT
(ASTMD1533)
<15ppm
DISSOLVED GAS-IN-OIL*
(ASTMD3612)
<500ppm TCG
<.40% @ 100oC
PCB CONTENT
(ASTMD4059)
**
TYPICAL VALU
TYPICAL VALU