Transformer Maintenance

For long service life, transformers are required to receive

reasonable amount of maintenance.
The main objective of maintenance program is to prevent
failure and maintain the transformer in good condition.
Maintenance program shall include:
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Regular monitoring (Operators)

Periodic inspections (Maintenance Staff)
Regular Testing and Reconditioning (Maintenance Staff)
Documenting all records (Operator & Maintenance Staff)

Periodic Inspection
1. In-service inspections on liquid immersed transformers
are a combination of three things:
- Current operating information
- Testing of aspects that can be performed with the
transformer energized
- Visual inspection of components
In-service inspections are performed to give an overall
indication of the transformers condition, and to identify
any problems that need immediate or future attention.

The three items can be further broken into individual

inspections as follows:
Current and Voltage Readings
Temperature Readings
Liquid Level Indicators
Pressure/Vacuum Gauges
Insulating Oil Field Tests
Gauges and Alarms
Paralleling Circuit
Tap Changers and Controls
Dehydrating Breathers
Cabling System
Fault Gas Monitor
Visual Inspection/Leaks

2. Out-of-service inspections on liquid immersed

transformers
- In-Service Inspection Items
- Insulation Resistance
- Gauges and Alarms
- Cooling Equipment
- Tap Changer