MODULE : O&M 1

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRANSFORMER 

COURSE DESCRIPTION :


Introduction

 Principle of operation; Vector Group; Two winding and Three winding Transformer; Rectifier Transformer; Parallel  
 operation and Load Sharing.

Protection

Over load, Over current; Differential; Restricted Earth fault; Buchholz.

Maintenance Test

Routine maintenance testing; IR, PI, Dielectric absorption, High- Pot; tan d, DC winding resistance, TTR (Transformer turns ratio), Magnetic Balance; Acceptable Values. 

Drying of Transformer

Short circuit heating and hot air circulation.

Oil

Definition of terms used in oil characteristic; acceptable values for BDV, tan d, specific resistance, neutralisation value, interfacial tension, gas content, oil filtration techniques - Fuller's earth, Enervac and Velcon system; DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis), Principle, Roger's method, Limiting value of Hydrocarbon concentrations, Case studies, Condition monitoring, recommended test and periodicity.

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