Transformers
February 24, 2024
How to Determine Transformer Criticality
Determining transformer criticality is an important step towards turning your existing maintenance plan (or lack of) into a reliability-centered maintenance program. The analysis will allow you to develop a custom plan that saves you money with minimal downtown. So, how do you go about determining transformer criticality? The question of what tests to pull and […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
Traditional Transformer Oil vs. Today’s Alternative Fluids
The following article was published in Transformer Technology‘s Issue 9. Read the original article here. Today, most transformers are filled with mineral oil. This has been the case since the late 19th century, when chemist Elihu Thomson, whose company later merged to form General Electric, patented the use of mineral oil in transformers to help […]
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2024
3 Key Areas to Examine During a Transformer Visual Inspection
3 Key Areas to Examine During a Transformer Visual Inspection A thorough visual inspection is an important part of your transformer maintenance. You can perform your own inspection easily and cost-free if you know what to look for. At first glance, what do you see? A big (likely gray) box with various items attached to […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024
The Importance of Doing a Visual Transformer Inspection
We spend millions of dollars on our electrical systems, and most spend thousands annually trying to maintain that system. I want to talk to you about doing something that won’t cost you a dime and only some of your time. Doing a visual transformer inspection. That’s right, going out and just walking around your transformer […]
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2024
The Importance of Electrical Testing Your Transformer
Testing your equipment is an important part of making sure your transformers are operating correctly and efficiently. The most common and cheapest form of testing for a transformer is usually oil testing, but what do you do when the results of oil testing are questionable? You can try verifying the test with another oil sample, […]
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2024
Transformer Oil: Everything You Need to Know
Transformer oil plays a pivotal role in the operation and longevity of electrical transformers, serving four vital functions. Firstly, it acts as a heat dissipater, ensuring that the core and coil of the transformer remain at optimal temperatures by facilitating thermal syphoning. Secondly, the oil must possess dielectric capabilities to insulate and protect the transformer’s […]
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