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Live Online Transformer Forum – February 28, 2024 – 1 pm ET – 4 pm ET
February 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
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Unlocking the Future of Transformer Maintenance: Join Our Live Online Forum
Are you involved in the maintenance or operation of electrical transformers? Are you looking to stay ahead of the curve in understanding the latest technological advancements and best practices in transformer maintenance? Look no further! The Electrical Transformer Forum is back with a dynamic lineup of presentations aimed at empowering professionals like you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize transformer performance and reliability.
Scheduled for February 28, 2024, this live online forum brings together industry experts and thought leaders to delve into crucial topics shaping the transformer maintenance landscape. Don’t miss this event.
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
John Brett, P. Eng CEO
Delta-X Research
Online Monitoring for Transformer Insulating Liquids
Periodic sampling of transformer insulating liquids for analysis, including dissolved gas analysis (DGA), is an essential inspection routine for sound transformer maintenance. As technology is improving and becoming more affordable, the use of online monitors for continuous observation of insulating liquids in transformer fleets is growing. It is important to balance the investment in technology with the expected benefits. In this presentation, we explore the variety of online monitors for insulating liquids, including those for dissolved gases, moisture and temperature, and consider the practical application of varying capabilities offset by their respective costs.
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Chris Rutledge, Applications Engineer
Dynamic Ratings
Analyzing Waveform Capture
This webinar will examine the different types of waveforms captured through both online monitoring and offline testing of circuit breakers. Using data collected from the field, several examples of breaker mis operation will be discussed. Also, there will be training provided as to the analysis of these waveforms and how they relate to mechanical components of the circuit breaker.
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
James Cross, President
Kinectrics, Inc
Moisture Management in Power Transformers
We will examine the impact of moisture residing in the insulation system of a power transformer. Sources of moisture in transformers will be identified, and the effect of this moisture on the operation and lifespan of the transformer will be examined. We will address the issue of how the moisture content in transformers is measured or estimated. Finally, when the presence of excess moisture in a transformer has been positively identified, the methods used in the field to remove moisture from the transformer insulation will be reviewed, noting that the removal of moisture from the paper insulation is much more difficult than simply drying the oil.
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Dr Fouad Brikci – President
Zensol Automation Inc.
Vibro-Acoustic as a Fast Diagnostic Tool for On Load Tap Changers
The functioning of an On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) is complex, since a lot of mechanisms are operating at the same time. Classic testing techniques give very little information on mechanical problems occurring inside an OLTC while in service. This presentation shows how the vibroacoustic method is used as a fast diagnosis tool to easily detect mechanical problems in Tap Changers ON-LINE or OFF-LINE, before they create an outage. We will show also how simultaneous correlation of signals recorded by Vibroacoustic, Motor Current and Dynamic Resistance Measurement (DRM) allows a fast understanding of the internal movements of an OLTC. Each of these tests provides a piece of information that creates a complete picture of the OLTC’s condition. Finally, we will present a real case showing how the electric utility New Brunswick Power uses this tool to properly adjust an OLTC.
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