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Transformer Maintenance and Testing
The Workshop
Maintaining aged infrastructure, while improving customer satisfaction
Hear From Your Industry Expert Head of transformer academy
Thomas Hitzner Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Dipl. Ing. MBA Power Transmission Division Transformers
Germany
29 – 31 January 2013 In association with
Global Prospectus Training Centre,
366 Pretoria Avenue, Randburg
Endorsed and accredited by Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA)
Ref no: SAAMA00482
SETA Accreditation No. 2502

2. MOTIVATION & OVERVIEW
Transformers constitute vital components in Electric Power Systems, most utilities and industries use large number of transformers
of various rating in their systems. There have been several reports of unforeseen, premature failures of transformers in service.
There is a growing need to monitor the transformers in operation. The understanding of insulation system of transformers and the
significance and contribution of insulting oils for these transformers is of immense importance for proper maintenance of power
transformers. Condition monitoring plays a vital role in predictive and prevention maintenance.
It is felt that interaction of researchers, manufacturers of Transformers and engineers of power utilities can help to
disseminate knowledge and update with the state of the art technology and also exchange experience on various aspects of
Transformer maintenance.
While the operating principles of transformers have remained the same for nearly a century, the challenges of maintaining and
testing transformers have evolved along with transformer design and construction. Modern transformers are designed to closer
tolerances than ever before. Proper testing is essential for evaluating the condition of a transformer. This predictive data will
guide maintenance activities and help prevent catastrophic failure that damages downstream to equipment and endangerment
of personnel.
Today’s capital spending on new and replacement transformers is at its lowest level in decades. To make matters worse, the load on
each transformer (or its utilization) continues to grow. Increased equipment utilization, deferred capital expenditures and reduced
maintenance expenses are all challenges facing today’s transformer owner. The power industry is more technology-driven now as
nations move toward the smart grid and renewable energy, so the need for training continues to increase.
With budget restraints, what testing should be done and how often you should perform maintenance is crucial. This workshop is
pertinent as it will review what traditional and new maintenance testing procedures should be utilized by transformer owners. We
will also look at the latest developments in oil testing, analysis, on-line monitoring, and oil restoration emphasis on the need to
ensure effective early detection and prevention of transformer failures by incorporating effective routine transformer maintenance
and testing to enable early trouble shooting and therefore saving cost of repairs and minimizing disruptions.
BENEFITS & OUTCOME
This Workshop is substantial to the energy industry as it delves into effective and proper ways for testing and evaluating
the condition of a transformer so as to ensure analytical data will aid maintenance activities and help prevent catastrophic
failures and damages.
And enable you to;
• Identify power/instrument and distribution transformer types, components and auxiliary equipment
• Evaluate transformer configuration for the application
• Understand how to interpret nameplate data
• Learn how to Perform and evaluate the results of insulation resistance, winding resistance, turns ratio, core excitation
and power factor tests of windings, bushings and liquid insulation
• Learn how to utilize a frequency response analyzer to identify damage
• Discuss turns ratios and calculate terminal voltage and current.
• Discuss terminal markings and various single phase and three phase wiring schemes. (WYE vs. DELTA).
• Explain how to perform a polarity test on a potential transformer.
• Discuss the electrical testing performed on transformers such as insulation resistance testing, excitation and
power factor testing
• Calculate polarization index and temperature corrections
• Learn how to perform oil sampling, testing, drying, filling and filtering
• Understand gas sampling and testing
• Gain insight into how to Combine test results to troubleshoot transformer problems
GLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD. Chief Executive O er - Dhevaraj Pillay
Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044 Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.za Auditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.
Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722 Design - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355) Legal - DA Morris & Associates

3. WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Field and shop technicians, field engineers, supervisors and others responsible for the testing and maintenance of power
transformers rated 750kVA to 500MVA and 4.16kV to 500kV.
• ESCOMS, Power Utilities, R&D Organizations, • Electrical maintenance engineers
• Academic Institutions • Electricians
• Transformer Manufacturers • Distribution and transmission Engineers
• Transformer Oil Manufacturers • Consulting Engineers
• Electrical Industries, • System Technical Manager
• Service Providers • Foreman Electrical Generation
• Power Plant Engineers • Plant Operators
• Maintenance technicians • Electrical Inspectors
• Substation Managers/Supervisors • Instrument and Control Engineers
From these industries:
• All power utilities • Telecommunications
• Mining • Building Agencies
• Oil and Gas • Electricity Control Boards
• Construction • Municipalities
• Government Agencies
COURSE BACKGROUND
This course covers the theory, operation, maintenance and testing of power transformers and auxiliary equipment. Topics included
are transformer fundamentals, transformer ratings, transformer cooling, nitrogen gas systems and insulation systems. The course
concludes with in-depth discussions on transformer testing techniques. This course is applicable to technicians and engineers
who need a sound understanding of power transformer operation and maintenance.
Delegates will learn safe and proper maintenance and testing procedures on pad-mounted, power transformers. The
course covers transformers used in commercial and industrial power distribution systems, including oil and dry-type units. Larger
power transformers used in utility applications are also covered.
Load and no-load tap changer maintenance, ac and dc testing, routine inspections and oil sampling and testing are covered in
detail. Students will learn how to perform routine oil tests, and understand how to perform the major tests that are required. A
variety of electrical test equipment from various manufacturers will be discussed.
EXPERT FACILITATOR
Thomas brings with more than 20 years of Project management working experience in
operating companies. He commands excellent communication skills, Training to internal
staff, customers and on vocational schools. He is also an expert in the field of electronics,
power systems technology, instrumentation, security, telecommunication and IT
networking, engineering, maintenance, product management, life cycle management,
developing of new products.
Thomas Hitzner Thomas has extensive practical experiences on different subjects of Electronics and
Dipl. Ing. MBA security systems and experiences as teacher of these subjects as well as intercultural
competence, projects and training in different countries worldwide
Head of transformer academy He is solution orientated, consulting to other companies with newest standards and
Siemens AG technologies in complex projects.
Energy Sector
Power Transmission Division Transformers These experiences in connection with the knowledge and its application, the skills and
Germany competence gained during many years meet level 7 (Master level) of the European
Qualification Framework, in analogous consideration of the European rules and criteria of
recognition of prior learning.
GLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD. Chief Executive O er - Dhevaraj Pillay
Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044 Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.za Auditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.
Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722 Design - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355) Legal - DA Morris & Associates

4. AGENDA DAY 1 AGENDA DAY 2...
Transformers and reactors in transmission and Transformers in service
distribution networks • Fire protection
• Introduction • Transport Checking equipment after delivery
• Why we need transformers? • Overview
• Transformer types • Insulation resistance test installation
• Imperssions of the transformer production process • Overview
• Basic parameters, explained on a transformer nameplate • Check of breakdown voltage
• Quantitative measurement of gas content
Transformer standards • Oil filling and assembly
• Definition of a standard
• Transformer standards
AGENDA DAY 3
Transformer technology Electric tests
• Electrical basic design
- Ratio • Introduction
- Winding resistance • LI Test
- No load current • SI Test
- Short circuit voltage • Applied potential test
- AC power • Induced voltage test
- Autotransformers • ACLD test
- Efficiency • Zero sequence impedance
• 3 phase transformers • AC withstand voltage test
• Overview • PD measurement
• Vector groups and vector diagrams • Acoustic sound level measurement
• Fingerprint measurement
Mechanical transformer design Mechanic tests
• Conductors
• Windings Core Transformer routine maintenance
• Introduction
• Cleanliness
AGENDA DAY 2 • Functional and electrical tests
• Oil diagnostic
Transformers components Condition assessment
• Tap changer • Ageing processes
• Types of voltage regulation • Life expectancy
• Tap changer in practice External connections • On site diagnostics
• Theory • Gas in oil analysis
• Types
Overload and emergency operation
Temperature behavior
• Cooling types Oil regeneration and drying
• Hot spots within transformers
• Cooling design
• Heat run procedure
• Fans – reading circuit diagrams
Control and protection devices
• Oil temperature indicator
• Winding temperature indicator
• Oil level gauge
• Dehydrating breathers
• Buchholz relay
• Pressure relief device
GLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD. Chief Executive O er - Dhevaraj Pillay
Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044 Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.za Auditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.
Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722 Design - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355) Legal - DA Morris & Associates

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GLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD. Chief Executive O er - Dhevaraj Pillay
Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044 Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.za Auditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.
Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722 Design - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355) Legal - DA Morris & Associates