At Power Substation Services, we understand that the integrity and reliability of your electrical infrastructure depend on meticulous maintenance practices. One critical aspect of this maintenance is transformer fluid testing. As industry leaders, we offer comprehensive transformer fluid testing services designed to assess and preserve the performance and longevity of your transformers.
Transformer fluid analysis is an essential process in maintaining the health of your transformers. The fluid, often referred to as insulating oil, serves multiple functions, including cooling, insulating, and protecting the transformer from internal faults. Over time, however, the fluid can degrade due to thermal, electrical, and chemical stresses. This degradation can lead to a decrease in the dielectric strength of the fluid, posing a significant risk to the operation and safety of your equipment.
Our transformer fluid testing services include a detailed analysis of the fluid’s condition, identifying potential issues before they escalate into costly failures. We conduct a variety of tests, such as dissolved gas analysis (DGA), moisture content measurement, acidity testing, and dielectric breakdown voltage testing. Each of these tests provides crucial insights into the state of your transformer’s fluid, allowing us to detect early signs of deterioration, contamination, or electrical arcing.
By regularly conducting transformer fluid testing, you can significantly reduce the risk of unexpected outages and extend the service life of your transformers. Our expert technicians utilize state-of-the-art equipment and industry best practices to deliver precise and reliable results, helping you make informed decisions about maintenance and operational strategies.
At Power Substation Services, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for your electrical infrastructure. Trust us to ensure your transformers remain in optimal condition through our specialized transformer fluid testing services, safeguarding your operations and minimizing downtime. Contact us today.
Maintenance of substation transformers is often neglected, with potentially severe consequences. Transformers degrade over time, and failure to collect oil samples and conduct testing can allow problems to go undetected, causing increased operating costs and downtime. With proper oil maintenance, that degradation can be delayed significantly, resulting in increased transformer life. These vital tests can uncover several potential problems within a transformer, including evidence of soluble contaminants, dielectric contaminants, and acid materials.
PSS’ comprehensive, 19-point testing process will test your oil sample for any of the following:
Oil sampling and testing is an essential component of a comprehensive transformer maintenance program. The PSS Oil Testing Guide is a must for simplifying and explaining the most common testing methods and types, and interpreting the results.