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There are several important questions in the area of transformer management, but, in our opinion, the central question is:
There are several important questions in the area of transformer management, but, in our opinion, the central question is:
How to keep transformer reliable / healthy with the lowest cost for as long as possible?
The background of this issue is to obtain the actual condition of the transformer, and that is the primary TransformLife answer. Because, in this way, you will be able to define actual needs of the transformer and to have a full cost control.
If the transformer condition is only partially known, the maintenance strategy must be general, without taking into account the specificity of the condition and function. This kind of simplified approach could include many unnecessary actions, while real needs can be ruled out.
Condition assessment is the most important step and must be carried out with an integral approach, by putting together all the relevant informations. It should identify all weak points and anticipate possible scenarios.
Pieces in the transformer condition puzzle are:
* Different measurements (electrical, chemical, thermovision, ultrasound…) and inspections,
* History events (overloads, working temperature, protection alarms…),
* Construction features and age,
* Function and significance in the system,
* Working needs and environment,
* Maintenance quality.
The process of condition assessment should combine all the pieces, and must be carried out by experts in the field.
The reliable estimation of condition is a solid foundation for making plans. This allows an adequate strategy of preventive mitigation and maintenance techniques to be developed, which will strength all the weak points in the transformer at the right time.
TransformLife approach will keep Transformer reliable and healthy, and, at the same time, it will improve Transformer Life Quality, because the Maintenance will be targeted and pre-defined.
The logical consequence is a realistic Financial Plan and cost control, due to the essential and detailed knowledge of needs.
If the transformer condition is only partially known, the maintenance strategy must be general, without taking into account the specificity of the condition and function. This kind of simplified approach could include many unnecessary actions, while real needs can be ruled out.
Condition assessment is the most important step and must be carried out with an integral approach, by putting together all the relevant informations. It should identify all weak points and anticipate possible scenarios.
Pieces in the transformer condition puzzle are:
* Different measurements (electrical, chemical, thermovision, ultrasound…) and inspections,
* History events (overloads, working temperature, protection alarms…),
* Construction features and age,
* Function and significance in the system,
* Working needs and environment,
* Maintenance quality.
The process of condition assessment should combine all the pieces, and must be carried out by experts in the field.
The reliable estimation of condition is a solid foundation for making plans. This allows an adequate strategy of preventive mitigation and maintenance techniques to be developed, which will strength all the weak points in the transformer at the right time.
TransformLife approach will keep Transformer reliable and healthy, and, at the same time, it will improve Transformer Life Quality, because the Maintenance will be targeted and pre-defined.
The logical consequence is a realistic Financial Plan and cost control, due to the essential and detailed knowledge of needs.