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TRANSFORMER OIL Analysis M.G.Morshad / ACM ( Elect) Transformer Maintenance Division / TPS II

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TRANSFORMER OIL Analysis

M.G.Morshad / ACM ( Elect)Transformer Maintenance Division / TPS II

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Transformer Insulating system

Oil Paper

1. Acts as a Coolant 2. Act as an insulation 3. Protects the Paper from chemical

attack 4. Prevention of sludge buildup5. Used as Diagnostic Tool

1. Mechanical Strength2. Dielectric Strength3. Dielectric Spacing

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Transformer oil classificationsNAPTHANIC OIL

Naphtha oil is more easily oxidized than Paraffin oil. But oxidation product i.e. sludge in the naphtha oil is more soluble than Paraffin oil. Thus sludge of naphtha based oil is not precipitated in bottom of the transformer. Hence it does not obstruct convection circulation of the oil, means it does not disturb the transformer cooling system

PARAFFINIC OIL Oxidation rate of Paraffin oil is lower than that of Naphtha oil But the oxidation product or sludge is insoluble and precipitated at bottom of the tank and obstruct the transformer cooling system. It has high pour point due to the wax content In India it is generally used because of its cheaper and easy availability.

SILICON OILFire retardant, hence it is used only for fire prone area. Lower heat dissipation capacity and high moisture absorbing capacity Costlier than mineral oil

Transformer Oil

Mineral Oil (petroleum product )

Synthetic Oil(Chemical Product)

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Oxidation Inhibitor in mineral oil

Mineral insulating oil undergo oxidative degradation process in the presence of oxygen to form acid & sludge. To prevent these process , oxidation inhibitor is used for interrupting process of oxidation and thereby minimize oil deterioration and extend the operating life of the transformer the oil.

Depending on the presence of oxidation inhibitor, mineral insulating is categorized as – 1. Uninhibited oil 2. Inhibited oil

1. Uninhibited oil New insulating oil as normally refined contains small amounts of certain chemical compounds that act as oxidation inhibitors. These naturally occurring materials retard oil oxidation until such time as they are expended. The rate at which the inhibitors in the oil are used up is dependent upon the amount of oxygen available, soluble contaminants in the oil, catalytic agents in the oil, and the temperature of the oil

2. Inhibited oil,To increase the oxygen inhibitor beyond its natural limit, oxygen inhibitor is added in the oil for reducing the rate of oxidation process in a view to increase the life expectancy of the transformer . Phenolic materials are quite good for this purpose and the two most commonly used inhibitors are 2,6-ditertiary- butylphenol (DBP) and 2,6-di-tertiary-butyl-4-methylphenol or 2,6-di-tertiary-butyl-paracresol (DBPC).

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Heat transferring capacity of transformer oil

Approximate Oil requirement for transformer

Capacity Oil Requirement

Up to 1.5 MVA 0.85 KL / MVA

1.6 to 16 MVA 0.50 KL / MVA

> 16 to 250 MVA 0.28 KL / MVA

Approximate solid insulation requirement for transformer

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Solid insulation Requirement

Thick Press board

( Barrier )5% of total oil weight

Thin press board

(Barrier) 3% of total oil weight

Paper insulation

( Winding insulation )2% of total oil weight

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIEC -60296 – General Specification

• Functional Properties: Viscosity, Pour point, Water content, BDV, Density, Tanδ.

• Stability Properties: Appearance, Acidity, IFT, corrosive Sulfur, Antioxidant additive

• Performance Properties: Oxidation Stability, Sludge

• HSE Properties: Flash Point, PCB content, PCA content

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONS

NEW OIL: An unused mineral insulating oils intended to use in transformers for

insulation and cooling purpose.

• IS-335/1993 – Specification for uninhibited new insulating oils.

• IS-12463/1988 – Specification for inhibited mineral insulating oils.

• IEC -60296/2003 – Specification for unused mineral insulating oils for transformers and switchgear. This standard cover both uninhibited and inhibited oils.

• ASTM – D3487/2000- Standard Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil used in Electrical apparatus. This standard also covers both uninhibited and inhibited oils.

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONS

Unused Mineral Insulating oils filled in Newtransformers• IS – 1866/2000 – Code of Practice for Electrical Maintenance

and supervision of Mineral Insulating oil in Equipment.

(Refer Table.1 for limiting values of various parameters)

• IEC – 60422/1998 – Supervision and maintenance guide for mineral insulating oils in electrical equipment.

In service Mineral Insulating oils • IS – 1866/2000 – Code of Practice for Electrical Maintenance and

supervision of Mineral Insulating oil in Equipment.

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-335/1993 ( New Oil)

• Appearance ------------• Density at 29.5˚C (Max)• Kinematic Viscosity (Max)

1) at 27˚C ------------------

2) at 40˚C ------------------• IFT at 27˚C (Min) ---------• Flash Point (Min) ---------• Pour Point (Max) ---------• Neutralization Value

1) total Acidity (Max) ----

2) Inorganic acidity ------• Corrosive Sulphur -------

• Clear and transparent• 0.89 g/cm2

• 27 cSt• Under consideration• 0.04 N/m• 140˚C• -6˚C

• 0.03 mg KOH/gm• Nil• Non-corrosive

• Electric Strength (BDV) 1) New unfiltered Oil(Min) 2) After filtration (Min)

• Dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ)at 90˚C(max)• Specific resistance (Resistivity) 1) at 90˚C (Min) 2) at 27˚C (Min)• Oxidation Stability 1) Acidity (max) 2) total sludge (max)

• 30 KV (rms)• If the above value is not attained, the oil shall be

filtered to 60 KV (rms)• 0.002

• 35 x 1012 ohm-cm• 1500 x 1012 ohm-cm

• 0.4 mg KOH/gm• 0.1 % by weight 10

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-335/1993 (Ageing characteristics)

• Ageing characteristics

a) Resistivity (Min)

1) at 27˚C

2) at 90˚C

b) Tanδ at 90˚C (Max)

c) Total acidity (Max)

d) Total sludge (Max)• Presence of Oxidation inhibitor

• Water content• SK value

• 2.5 x 1012 ohm-cm• 0.2 x 1012 ohm-cm• 0.20• 0.05 mg KOH/gm• 0.05 % by weight• The oil shall contain natural

anti oxidant additives.• 50 ppm• Under consideration

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-1866/2000-Recommended Limits of Unused Mineral Oil filled in New Transformer

Property Highest voltage of Equipment (KV)

<72.5 72.5-170 >170

Appearance Clear, Free from sediment and suspended matter

Density at 29.5˚C (g/cm2),Max 0.89 0.89 0.89

Viscosity at 27˚C (cSt),Max 27 27 27

Flash Point (˚C),Min 140 140 140

Pour Point (˚C),Max -6 -6 -6

Total acidity(mgKOH/gm),Max 0.03 0.03 0.03

Water content (ppm), Max 20 15 10

IFT at 27˚C (mN/m),Min 35 35 35

Tanδ at 90˚C, Max 0.015 0.015 0.010

Resistivity at 90˚C(x10e12ohm-cm),Min 6 6 6

BDV (KV),Min 40 50 60

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-1866/2000-Violation Limits for in service oils

Property Highest voltage of Equipment (KV)

<72.5 72.5-170 >170

Appearance Clear and without visual contaminations

Water content (ppm), Max No Free water 40 20

BDV (KV),Min 30 40 50

Total acidity(mgKOH/gm),Max 0. 3 0. 3 0. 3

IFT at 27˚C (mN/m),Min 15 15 15

Resistivity at 27˚C(x10e12ohm-cm),Min 1 1 1

Resistivity at 90˚C(x10e12ohm-cm),Min 0.1 0.1 0.1

Tanδ at 90˚C, Max 1.0 1.0 0.2

Flash Point (˚C),Min Maximum decrease of 15˚C from initial value

Sediment and sludge No sediment or perceptible sludge should be detected. Results below 0.02% by mass may be

neglected.

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-1866/2000-Frequency of testing

Property Frequency of testing

Appearance In conjunction with other Quantitative tests

Water content After filling or refilling prior to energizing, then after three and 12 months, subsequently along with DGA

BDV After filling or refilling prior to energizing, then yearly

Total acidity Yearly

IFT After filling or refilling prior to energizing, then yearly

Resistivity After filling or refilling prior to energizing, then yearly

Tanδ After filling or refilling prior to energizing, then yearly

Flash Point Yearly

Sediment and sludge Yearly

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-1866/2000-Recommended Actions

Property Recommended Actions

Appearance As dictated by other tests

Water content Check Source of water and consider reconditioning

BDV Recondition the oil or alternatively, if more economical or other tests dictate replace oil

Total acidity Replace or reclaim oil

IFT Replace or reclaim oil

Resistivity Replace or reclaim oil

Tanδ Replace or reclaim oil

Flash Point Replace the oil, equipment may require inspection

Sediment and sludge Where sediment is detected recondition the oil

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TRANSFORMER OIL SPECIFICATIONSIS-1866/2000-Classification of oils in service.

• Group 1: This group contains oils that are in satisfactory condition for continued use. The frequency can be followed as described earlier.

• Group 2: This group contains oils that requires reconditioning for further service. (Low BDV and High water content). The frequency can be followed as described earlier after reconditioning.

• Group 3: This group contains oils in poor condition that it can restore satisfactory properties only after reclaiming. Insulating oils this group should be reclaimed or replaced depending on economic considerations.

• Group 4: This group contains oils, in such poor state that it is technically advisable to dispose of them.

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In order to take account of different user of mineral oil requirements, equipment has been placed in various categories as O, A, B, C, D, E, F, G

O : 400 KV and above

A : 170 to 400 KV

B : 72.5 to 170 KV

C : transformers <72.5 KV. OCB, switchgear

D : Instrument transformers >170 KV

E : Instrument transformers <170 KV

F : Diverter tanks of on-load tap-changers

G : Circuit breakers <72.5 KKV

Categories of equipment

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OIL Physical

PropertiesDefinition Purpose Effects

Appearance The oils should be clear, transparent, and free from suspended matter.

To determine the presence of moisture, sediments, carbon, fibers, dirt in the oil which changes the appearance of the oil,

Decreases the Electrical strength, IFT value etc.,

Density

It measures the weight of oil with respect to the mass of an equal volume of pure water at the same temperature

To ensure that the free water always remains at the bottom and oil can circulate easily due to lighter weight. (Lower the density better the heat transferring capacity )

Since density is inversely proportional to temperature , heat dissipation capacity of the oil decreases with the decrease of temperature

Kinematic Viscosity

It measures the resistance of the oil to continuous flow without the effect of external force

To ensure the mobility of oil at low temperature since presence of sediments, moisture and aging of the oil increases the viscosity value. (Lower the viscosity better the oil quality & heat transferring capacity)

Heat removal capacity from windings increases with Low viscosity at low temperature and prevent localized overheating.

Interfacial Tension

It measures the molecular attractive force between water and oil molecule.

To determine the presence of polar contaminates such as of sludge and other degrading products as a result of oxidation (Higher the IFT better the oil quality heat transferring capacity )

Oil with lower IFT reduces the cooling effect due to presence of sludge & oil decay product

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OIL

Physical Properties

Definition Purpose Effects

Flash pointIt is the lowest temperature at which oil vapour gets ignited.

To determine the self ignition temperature of oil for safe operation and storing . (Higher the flush point safer the operation & storing hazards)

Low value to the specified value – Risk of fire in transformer

Pour pointIt is the lowest temperature at which oil stops to flow due to solidification.

To determine the lowest temperature at which oil stop flowing due to solidification. (Lower the flush point safer the operation & storing hazards)

Low value to the specified value – transformer oil stop flowing.

Sludge & Sediments

Solid matter comprises insoluble in solvent. It can be determined by Centrifuge method

Oxidation or degradation products of insulating materials, fibers of various origins, carbon, and metallic oxides etc., arise from the conditions of service of the equipment. (Good oil must be free form sludge & sediments )

Reduces the electric strength and hinder heat transfer.

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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF OIL Chemical Properties

Definition Causes Effects

Neutralization Number

or Acidity

It is the number of milligram of Potassium hydroxide required to neutralize completely the acids present in 1 gm of the transformer oil.

Oxidation of insulating oil due to aging

Corrosion of various parts of transformer, Lower the electric strength and causesInsulation degradation

Oxidation Stability

It the evolution of acid and sludge formation tendency of new mineral oil due to oxidation

MoistureMetal corrosion which minimizes the life of the transformer

Moisture It measures in ppm the presence of moisture in the oil

By breathing action,Chemical reaction

Decreases electric strength (BDV) Electric dissipation factor (Tan Delta) Resistivity

Dissolved Gases

It measures of dissolved Gases produced in the oil due to decomposition of oil

Thermal degradation Arcing,Partial discharge

H2 = Partial dischargeH2,CH4 = Low energy dischargeCH4 = Low temp hot spotH2, C2H2 = ArcingC2H4 = High temp

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ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF OILElectrical Properties

Definition Causes Effects

Dielectric Strength

It is the minimum voltage that oil can withstand due to its dielectric strength

Solid impuritiesWater content , Fiber Conductive particles

Higher the value, Higher the purity

Resistivity

The resistivity of a liquid is a measure of its electrical insulating properties under prescribed conditions. High resistively reflects low content of free ions and ion-forming particles and normally indicates a low count ratio of conductive contaminants.

Moisture , AciditySolid contamination

Higher the value , better the condition of the oil

Dielectric Dissipation

Factor / Tan Delta PF = Cos φ = Cos ((90-∂) = Sin ∂ = Tan ∂

Heat dissipation in the insulator due to leakageCurrent = OA x OB Tan ∂ (Watt)Since heat dissipation in the insulator increasesWith increase of PF / Cos φ / Tan ∂ - this factor isknown as dielectric dissipation factor and should beas low as possible

Soluble varnishes, resins , Moisture

Increased value causes in increase in temperature, increase in corrosion(Applied voltage V)O

Φ = (90-∂)

A

BC Capacitive current

Actual current

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TRANSFORMER OIL TEST PACKAGE(As per IS: 1866)

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Inference of the oil test result

1. Determination of moisture in the solid insulation ( on the basis of Ooman graph)

2. Decision of hot oil circulation / drying out for improving dielectric properties by removing moisture from oil & solid insulation ( On the basis of Water PPM,, BDV)

3. Decision of providing air bellow at conservator, Silica jel breather leak arrester for preventing air ingression ( On the basis of presence of oxygen )

4. Decision of discarding oil for loosing its dielectric or cooling properties ( On the basis of Resistivity, Tan delta ,BDV, IFT , Acidity , Colour)

5. Tracing of internal fault due to thermal and electrical stress (On the basis of DGA)

6. Aging status of the solid insulation ( On the basis of Furna Analysis ,CO2 / CO ratio)

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Moisture (Dielectric Status)

1. Decomposes solid insulation 2. Reduces BDV 3. Increases oil heating

Slug & Sediments (Aging status)

1. Reduce cooling effects 2. Indicates decomposition of solid insulation

DGA (Internal status)

1. Reduce life 2. Unforeseen failure 3. Sever damages

Water ppm

BDV

Tan ∂

Resistivity

Test results are within the limit

Test for

1. Hot oil circulation 2. Drying out

Replace Oil

Transformer is healthy. No action is required.

No

No

Yes

Yes

Test for

Test results are within the limit

IFT

Acid Number

Sludge content

Oil Colour

Test results are within the limit

Yes

(CO2/CO)<5

O2 >2000 Number

(CH4, C2H4, C2H2) > Limit

value Test for

Conduct Furan

Analysis

No

Test results are within the limit

Yes

Replace Oil

1. RLA Study & DP test 2. Refurbishing of

solid insulation 3. Disposal of

transformer

Duval Triangle Analysis

(H2, CH4, C2H4, C2H6, C2H2) >

Limit value

Roger Ratio

Analysis 1. Internal Inspection 2. Tightness checking 3. Spare parts

changing

No

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Pale yellow

Good oil

Yellow

Proposition ‘A’ oil

Bright yellow

Marginal oil

Amber

Bad oil

Brown

Very bad oil

Dark brown

Extremely bad oil

Black

Oils in disastrous condition

Discarded oil

OIL QUALITY WITH COLOUR

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ACIDITY OR NEUTRALISATION NUMBER(NN) Acids in the oil originate from decomposition/oxidation of oil.

These organic acids are detrimental to the insulation system and can induce corrosion inside the transformer when water is present.

An increase in the acidity is an indication of the rate of deterioration of the oil with SLUDGE .

The acidity of oil in a transformer should never be allowed to exceed 0.25mg KOH/g oil.

INTERFACIAL TENSION(IFT) The Interfacial Tension (IFT) measures the tension at the interface between two liquid (oil and water) which do not mix and is expressed in dyne/cm.

The test is sensitive to the presence of oil decay products and soluble polar contaminants from solid insulating materials.

Good oil will have an interfacial tension of between 40 and 50 dynes/cm.

Oil oxidation products lower the interfacial tension and have an affinity for both water (hydrophilic) and oil.

This affinity for both substances lowers the IFT. The greater the concentration of contaminants, the lower the IFT, with a badly deteriorated oil having an IFT of 18 dynes/cm or less.

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Determination of oil quality based on IFT & NN

IFT NN MIN = IFT/NN Colour Oil Quality & Observations

30 - 45 0.00 – 0.10 300 - 1500 Pale Yellow

Very Good (provides all the required function)

27.1 – 29.9 0.05 – 0.10 271 - 600 Yellow Good(provides all the required function , a drop in IFT to 27.0 may signal the beginning of sludge & sediment)

24 – 27 0.11 – 0.15 160 - 318 Bright Yellow

Acceptable(not providing proper cooling and winding protection. Organic acids are beginning to coat winding insulation;

sludge in insulation voids is highly probable.)

18.0 - 23.9 0.16 - 0.40 45 - 159 Amber

Bad(sludge has already been deposited in and on transformer

parts in almost 100 percent of these units. Insulation damage and reduced cooling efficiency with higher

operating temperatures characterize the Very Bad and Extremely Bad categories.

14.0 - 17.9 0.41 - 0.65 22 - 44 Brown Very Bad

9.0 - 13.9 0.66 - 1.50 6 - 21 Dark Brown Extremely Bad oil

1500300

600271

318160456 22

Very Good

Good

Acceptable / Bad / Very Bad / Extremely bad

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Interfacial Tension, Acid Number, Years in Service

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Condition of paper with increase of acid content in oil

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Moisture in transformer oil 1.Moisture may be present in four possible forms 1.Free water – That is water that has settled out of the oil in a separate layer. It is this water which is indicated by a lower IR value of the transformer.2.Emulsified water – Water that is suspended in the oil and has not yet settled out into free water . It is indicated by “caramel” colour oil. A high Tan Delta value indicates the possible presence of this suspended water trapped in oil decay products. 3.Water in solution – It remain dissolved in the oil. 4.Chemically bound water – It remains chemically attached to the insulating paper and it is released when oxidized.

Water dissolved in oil (High Temp)

Water dissolved in oil (Low temp)

Wateravailable

in the paper

insulation

TempWater solubility level in TR oil

0 Deg C 22 ppm

10 Deg C 36 ppm

20 Deg C 55 ppm

30 Deg C 83 ppm

40 Deg C 121 ppm

50 Deg C 173 ppm

60 Deg C 242 ppm

70 Deg C 331 ppm

80 Deg C 446 ppm

90 Deg C 592 ppm

100 Deg C 772 ppm

With the increase of temperature ,water saturation level of oil increases and transformer oil absorbs moisture from the paper insulation till its gets saturated .

Moisture movement

Moisture movement

With the decrease of temperature ,water saturation level of oil decreases and transformer oil exudes moisture which is absorbed by paper and subsequently deposited as free water at the insulation layers and bottom of the transformer .

2. Movement of Moisture between oil and paper insulation

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Moisture in transformer oil – Relative saturation

Water content in oil sample taken at 60 Deg C (as per lab analysis)

45 ppm

Water solubility level in oil at 60 Deg C (as per graph)

242 ppm

Relative saturation (RS) at 60 Dec C (45/242)x100 = 18.36%

Percent saturation waterin oil adjusted to 20°C

Condition of cellulosic insulation

0 – 5 % Dry insulation

6 – 20 % Moderate wet, low numbers indicate fairly dry to moderate levels of water in the insulation. Values toward the upper limit indicate moderately wet insulation

21 – 30 % Wet insulation

> 30 % Extremely wet insulation

Condition of solid insulation based on relative saturation (RS) of oil as per IEEE 62:1995 (B6)

Relative saturation (RS) indicates migration of moisture quantity between solid insulation and oil during operation

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Moisture in transformer oil 3. Moisture Distribution

The internal moisture distributed not uniformly. When the transformer is energized water is attracted to areas of strong electric fields, since water is a polar liquid having a high permittivity or dielectric constant. It also begins to migrate to the coolest part of the transformer . This location is normally the insulation in the lower one-third of the winding Paper insulation has a much greater affinity for water than does oil. Thus, insulation acts just like blotting paper or paper towels; it soaks up water superbly. The water will distribute itself unequally, with much more water being in the paper than in the oil.

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Moisture in transformer oil 4. Damages caused by moisture

Moisture in oil reduces the insulating ability (BDV) of the oil . This may occur from the following events: During periods of high load and high ambient temperatures, oil absorbs the moisture from the paper that may decrease BDV of the oil and causes dielectric breakdowns. With sudden high loads, water can boil off conductor surfaces and the vapour bubbles can cause dielectric failures as they rise to the top. During the cool-down period after high load, the relative saturation of oil will increase. At its extreme at 100% relative saturation, water will precipitate out and greatly reduce the dielectric strength of the oil.

Moisture in paper causes the following destructive effects : Moisture and oxygen cause paper insulation to decay much faster and to form acids, metal soaps, sludge, and more moisture. Sludge settles on windings and inside the structure, causing transformer cooling to be less efficient. Acids cause an increase in the rate of decay, which forms more acid, sludge, and moisture at a faster rate Expansion of the paper insulation, altering the mechanical pressure of the transformer clamping system. Loss of insulating ability (Dielectric Breakdown Voltage) Increased corrosion of the core and tank Progressive consumption of oil additives

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Determination of moisture accumulation in solid insulation through water ppm in oil

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Calculation of moisture accumulation in solid insulation through water ppm in oil

Parameters Formula Value

Oil capacity of Transformer V 80,000 Liters

Density of oil D 0.86 Kg / Liters

Mass of the oil M = V x D 68800 Kg

Mass of the solid insulation SM = M x 0.1 6880 Kg

Water ppm in oil at 60 Deg C ( Lab test ) WCO 20 ppm

Corresponding water content in solid insulation ( as per the graph)

WCP 2.2%

Approximate weight of water in solid insulation SM X WCP /100 150 Kg

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Effects of moisture accumulation in the solid insulation

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Limit value : Water ppm in transformer oil

New oil

(72 – 170 KV Transformer)

(>170 KV Transformer)

(< 72 Transformer) No free water

Dry Oil

1. The presence of water molecule in the oil is measured by Karl Fisher Titration methods.

2. The limit value of water ppm ( part per million) need to be maintained as per the guideline of IS 335 shown in the above graph

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+

+-

+

+-

+

++

- +

-

-

+

+

+

+

+-

Leakage current

Charging current

Charging current

High AC Voltage

Effect on presence of polar particles in Transformer oil

The insulating properties of transformer oil decreases with the increase of soluble polar particles such as water molecule, sludge & sediments, varnish, resin etc, in the oil.

The polar particle present in the oil gets ionized under the influence of high AC voltage. These ionized particles gets attracted by the opposite polarity causing the flow of leakage current through the oil (insulator). The intensity of the leakage current increase with increase of concentration of polar particulates in the oil. Because of this reasons BDV, Resistivity & Tan delta value of the transformer oil gets affected due to presence of polar particles such as water molecule, sludge & sediments, varnish, resin etc in the oil.

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Limit value : Break Down Voltage in KV

< 72.5 KV Transformer

72.5 -170 KV Transformer

> 170KV Transformer

BDV value of transformer oil mainly depends on water ppm in the oil and it decreases with the increase of water ppm in oil .In such case BDV of oil is improved by reducing water ppm in oil through filtration . BDV of oil may also decrease due to low resistivity of oil caused by degradation of oil or contamination of oil with soluble polar particles. In such case oil needs to be replaced after confirming low resistivity & IFT value and high tan delta & acidity value with colour of oil.

BDV of oil is determined by applying AC voltage across a gap of 2.5mm ,filled with transformer oil to be tested . The voltage at which the spark is observed between the gap , is the BDV of the oil. Average of six such BDV value is taken as the actual BDV of the oil.

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As transformer oil is act as pure insulator, its resistance ( R ) should be is always as high possible.

Resistance R = ρ x L/A where L = length & A = Area of the oil of the oil column and ρ = Resistivity i.e. Resistance of per unit length of oil.

Hence to maintain high resistance ,resistivity of the oil should be as high as possible or conductivity should be as low as possible.

With the increased concentration of polar particle in the oil, the conductivity gets increased proportionally due to flow of leakage current.

Hence low Resistivity indicates :

1.Contamination of oil with polar particles produced by oxidation of oil due to overheating , moisture & oxygen or aging of oil.

2.In such case oil replacement is required after confirming low IFT value, high tan delta & acidity value with colour of oil.

3.Some time excess moisture contamination also can reduce resistivity. It is confirmed with low BDV. In such case oil filtration can improve the oil resistivity .

4.Because of covalent, oil also shows low resistivity at increased temperature.

Resistivity

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Limit value (at 90 Deg C) : Resistivity

(Very Good)

(Good)

(Min)

Resistivity is measured by applying 500 V DC voltage across the oil sample after heating up the sample at 90 Deg C which is the maximum allowable operating temperature of transformer

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DDF / Tan Delta

O

Φ = (90-∂)

B

C

A

OA = Applied voltage,OC = Charging current, OB = Total current ( Charging current + Leakage current)Charging current = OB Sin φ , Leakage current = OB Cos φ ,PF = Cos φ = Cos ((90-∂) = Sin ∂ = Tan ∂ ( since ∂ is very small)Dielectric leakage current = OB Cos φ = OB Tan ∂Heat dissipation in the oil due to leakage current = V x I x PF = OA x OB Cos φ = OA x OB Tan ∂ (Watt)

Applied Voltage

Ca

pa

cito

r ch

arg

ing

cu

rre

nt

Being a pure insulator, transformer oil behaves like dielectric of a capacitor under high AC voltage and it absorb charging current at 900 leading with respect to the applied voltage and maintain the PF angle of the insulator at 90 Deg.With the increase of concentration of soluble polar particle in the oil, PF angle (Φ) decrease and angle ∂ increases due to flow of leakage current. As result of this Tan delta value of the Transformer oil gets increased . Since oil is a covalent compound, its resistivity decrease at increased temperature and conductivity increases. As a result of this Tan Delta value is also increased with temperature. Since heat dissipation in the insulator increases with increase of PF / Cos φ / Tan ∂ - this factor is known as dielectric dissipation factor DDF and should be as low as possible. Inferences : 1.Increase in Tan delta value indicates the contamination of oil with soluble ionized particles such as water molecule, sludge & sediments, varnish, resin etc or due to loosing of insulating properties of oil as a result of accelerated aging.. 2. Oil heating increases with the increase of tan delta value.

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Charging current

Leakage current

Total current

O

BA

C

δ3

δ2

Limit value ( At 90 Deg C) : Tan Delta

Angle value % Value

Ideal TAN δ 0.000 AB/OB 0.000

δ0 0.0 Deg OC 0.% of OB

NormalTAN δ1 0.002 AB/OB 0.002

δ1 0.1 Deg OC 0.2 % OB

Maximum ( > 72.5 KV

Transformer)

TAN δ2 0.200 AB/OB 0.200

δ2 11.3 Deg OC 20 % OB

Maximum (< 72.5 KV

Transformer)

TAN δ3 1.000 AB/OB 1.000

δ3 45 Deg OC 100 % OB

δ1

Normal

Max > 72.5 KV Transformer

Max < 72.5 KV Transformer

Tan delta value is measured by applying 1000 V AC voltage across the oil sample after heating up the sample at 90 Deg C which is the maximum allowable operating temperature of transformer

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Resistivity & tan delta (indicates deteriorating status of the dielectric

due to oxidation & contaminations of oil)

Presence of the Polar particles / Increase in temperature

200 C 900 C

Presence of dissolved & free water / Increase in temperature

200 C 900 C

Water ppm & bdv (indicates present status of the dielectric due to contaminations of oil with water )

Resistivity Ώ cm

Tan Delta %

BDV in KV

Effect of temperature on oil parameters

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Transformer oil processing

Removal of Free & dissolved water, Dissolved combustible gas Solid particulate matter

RECLAIMING ( Chemical process)

for oil having higher acid number and lower IFT

RECONDITIONING ( Mechanical process)

for oil having higher water ppm

Removal of Free & dissolved water,

Removal of - Sludge & sediments (Polar, Acidic & Colloidal materials)

OFF Line process Circulating hot oil through

filter & vacuum chamber in FILTER MACHINE

ON Line process Circulating oil

continuously through cartridge banks filled with molecular sieve

Circulating oil continuously through fuller earth column

OFF Line process

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Off line reconditioning through filter machine

Magnetic Filter

Automatic Heater

Fine Filter

Gear Pump

Vacuum Pump

Vacuum Chamber

Transformer Tank filled

with oil

Transformer oil is sucked from the bottom of the tank and passes through the magnetic filter where metallic particles are removed and then it is heated up to 60 Deg C with the help of automatic heaters. Heated oil is then pushed into a vacuum chamber where it is made to fall in droplets forms for increasing surface area and timing so that dissolved water in the oil gets evaporated ( under 760mm of vacuum, water gets evaporated at 40 Deg C) and extracted by vacuum pump along with other dissolved gases. Then the degassed oil is passed through fine filter where particles of size 3 to 5 micron is removed and pushed into the top of the tank through gear pump. This process is going on continuously till the oil parameters - water ppm, BDV, Resistivity & Tan Delta are achieved.

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Molecular sieve material

When transformer is in service, moisture available in the paper insulation is absorbed by oil due to increase in water saturation level as result of oil temperature. In such condition if the oil is circulated through the water absorbing cartridge filled with molecular sieve material, moisture present in the oil gets absorbed by the sieve.As a result of this process, moisture available in the paper is extracted by sieve through the media of transformer oil.This process is applicable only when the transformer is in service .

On line reconditioning through molecular sieve

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Oil Reclaiming / Regeneration process as per IEC 60422

Oil reclamation remove oxidation inhibitors. Additives shall be replaced in the reclaimed oil after the reclaiming process and before the equipment is re-energized The most widely used additives are 2,6-di-tert-butyl-paracresol (DBPC) and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-phenol (DBP).

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Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Due to normal aging or internal faults different types of gases are generated which subsequently dissolve in oil.  Hence dissolved gas analysis of the transformer oil gives indication of the nature of fault inside the transformer. 

A sudden increase in key gases and the rate of gas production is more important in evaluating a transformer than the accumulated amount of gas

The advantages of dissolved gas analysis are -

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Generation of gases

1. Hydrocarbons & Hydrogen

Methane CH4

Ethane C2H6

Ethylene C2H4

Acetylene C2H2

Hydrogen H2

2. Carbon oxidesCarbon

monoxideCO

Carbon dioxide

CO2

3. Non fault gasesNitrogen N2

Oxygen O2

At elevated temperature between 500K and 200K, following reaction takes place and gases are produced which remains dissolved in the oil.

C (Solid) +2H2 (Gas) CH4 (Gas)

2CH4 (Gas) + 2H2 (Gas) C2H4 (Gas) + 2H2 (Gas)

C2H4 (Gas) C2H2 (Gas) + H2 (Gas)

C2H4 (Gas) + H2 (Gas) C2H6 (Gas)

C2H2 (Gas) + 2H2 (Gas) C2H6 (Gas)

Types of gases

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Types of Faults & generation of gases

1. CoronaOIL CELLULOSE

H2 H2,CO,CO2

1. Low temperature heating OIL CELLULOSE

CH4,C2H6 CO2,(CO)

2. High temperature heating OIL CELLULOSE

C2H4,H2,(CH4,C2H6) CO,(CO2)

2. Arcing H2,C2H2,(CH4,C2H6,C2H4)

TYPES OF FAULTS

THERMAL FAULTS ELECTRICAL FAULTS

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N

ormal O

peration & aging

Thermal Fault O

ver loading

Over heating of oil and paper

Failure of Pumps, Fans

Misdirection flow

of cooling oil due to looseness of oil directing

baffle

Hot spot - causing overheating of oil & paper

Blocking of oil duct by sludge present in the oil

Improper cooling

Bad leads connection / Poor contact in the tap changer

Electrical Fault

Deteriorated /damaged insulation

Discharging of static electrical

charges that build up on shields or core and structures w

hich are not properly grounded

Electrical arcing between

windings and ground, betw

een w

indings of different potential,

or in areas of different

potential on the same w

inding,

Arcing in the transformer due

to short circuit / ground fault

Arcing in the transformer due

to voltage surge such as a lightning strike or sw

itching surge

Hum

ming due to looseness of

windings that causes w

inding heating as result of friction

Formation of Key

gases in the oil as result of

decomposition of

oil and burning of paper insulation.

External Conditions

Exposure of oil to the environment due to oil

leak and not providing air bellows &

silica jel breather in the conservator

Accumulation of

environmental

gases - O2, CO

2, N

2, H2O

in the oil

Types of Faults & generation of gases

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Dissolved GasesCIGRE

(1976)

ELECTRA

(1978)

ALSTHOM

(1980)ERDA

H2 ( Hydrogen) 235 28.6 200 100

CH4 ( Methane) 100 42.2 200 200

C2H2 ( Acetylene) 330 - 200 30

C2H4 (Ethylene) 145 74.6 200 300

C2H6 (Ethane) 270 85.6 200 200

CO (Carbon Monoxide) 670 289 1000 -

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) 4250 3771 10000 -

Acceptance limits (1)

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Acceptance limits (2)

Gases

CIGRE CPRI CBIP

0 - 5

Yrs

6 - 10

Yrs

11-15

Yrs

0 - 4

Yrs

4 – 10

Yrs

> 10

Yrs

< 4

Yrs

4-10

Yrs

> 10

Yrs

H2 100 200 300 150 300 500 100/150 200/300 300/400

CH4 60 200 200 30 80 130 50/70 100/150 200/300

C2H2 40 200 300 15 30 40 20/30 30/50 100/150

C2H4 80 300 300 30 50 150 100/150 150/200 200/400

C2H6 40 100 200 30 50 110 30/50 100/150 800/1000

CO 700 700 700 300 500 700 200/300 400/500 600/700

CO2 8000 9000 9000 4000 - 10000 3000/5000 4000/5000 9000/12000

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Acceptance limits (3)

as per IS: 9434 / 1992 , IS: 10593 / 1983 & IEC 599 –1978

GASLESS THAN FOUR

YEARS IN SERVICE

(PPM)

4-10 YEARS IN

SERVICE (PPM)

MORE THAN 10

YEARS IN SERVICE

(PPM)

HYDROGEN 100-150 200-300 200-300

METHANE 50-70 100-150 200-300

ACETYLENE 20-30 30-50 100-150

ETHYLENE 100-150 150-200 200-300

ETHANE 30-50 100-150 800-1000

CARBON

MONOXIDE200-300 400-500 600-700

CARBON DIOXIDE 3000-3500 4000-5000 9000-12000

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Fault identification (1) - by Key gas methods

Type of faults Dissolved Gasses

Over heating of solid insulating materials

(Insulating papers, Cloths, Parma Wood , Press Board )

Key Gas - Carbon mono oxide

(CO & CO2)

Overheating of oil Key Gas – Ethylene

(CH4 ,C2H4 & H2)

Arcing in oil Key Gas – Acetylene

(H2 ,C2H2)

Overheating of Paper and Oil Key Gas - Carbon mono oxide

(CO, CO2, CH4, C2H4 & H2)

Arcing of Oil and Paper Key Gas – Acetylene

(C2H2, H2, CO, CO2)

Corona Discharge Key gas Hydrogen

(H2)

Partial Discharge Key gas Hydrogen

(H2)

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Fault identification (2) - by gas ratio methods

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Significance of acetylene (C2H2) in oil

Generation of acetylene (C2H2) of any amount above a few ppm indicates high-energy arcing.

Trace amounts (a few ppm) can be generated by a very hot thermal fault (500 Deg C or higher).

One time arc, caused by a nearby lightning strike or a high voltage surge, can also generate a small amount of C2H2.

If C2H2 is found in the DGA, oil samples should be taken weekly or even daily to determine if additional C2H2 is being generated.

If no additional acetylene is found and the level is below the acceptable limits, the transformer may continue in service.

However, if acetylene continues to increase, the transformer has an active high-energy internal arc and should be taken out of service immediately.

Further operation is extremely hazardous and may result in explosive catastrophic failure of the tank, spreading flaming oil over a large area.

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Significance of CO/CO2 ratio in oil

If there is a sudden increase in H2 with only carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and little or none of the hydrocarbon gases, CO2/CO ratio indicates the degradation of cellulose insulation due to overheating.

With normal loading and temperatures, the CO2 / CO ratio is found to be between 7 to 20 .

If H2, CH4, and C2H6 increase significantly with CO2/CO ratio less than 5 , it indicates the probability of problem.

If the ratio is 3 or under, severe and rapid deterioration of cellulose is certainly occurring

The ratio should be based on the gas generation of both CO2 and CO between successive DGAs and not on accumulated total CO2 and CO gas levels

Extreme overheating from loss of cooling or plugged oil passages will produce a CO2/CO ratio around 2 or 3 along with increasing Furans

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Significance of atmospheric gases (O2 & N2) in oil

Oxygen may be present inside the transformer due to ingression of air through breather, leaks and air packets tapped in the winding. The oxygen reacts on the cellulose of the insulating paper and leads to the formation of organic acids, which dissolved in oil and consequently form sludge. This sludge blocks the free circulation of the oil and thus increases the operating temperature. The presence of sludge in transformer oil reduces the resistively and increases the tan delta of the oil. Many experts and organizations, including EPRI, believe that presence of oxygen above 2,000 ppm, in the oil greatly accelerates paper deterioration with moisture above safe levels. It is recommended that if oxygen reaches 10,000 ppm in the DGA, the oil should be de-gassed and new oxygen inhibitor needs to be installed.

Nitrogen may be present inside the transformer due to leaking of N2 filled bellow provided in the conservator tank air and exposure of oil to atmosphere through leaks , breathers etc. Presence of nitrogen in the air indicates the leaking of conservator bellow or exposure of oil to the atmosphere.

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Fault Analysis ( 1) - by Roger methods

CH4

H2

C2H6

CH4

C2H4

C2H6

C2H2

C2H4Faults

0.1 0 0 0 Partial discharge

0 0 0 0 Normal deterioration

1 0 0 0 Over heating >150 Deg C

1 1 0 0 Over heating 150 – 200 Deg C

0 1 0 0 Over heating 200 – 300 Deg C

0 1 1 0 General condition of overheating

1 0 1 0 Circulating current / Overheating of joints

0 0 0 1 Flash over without power flow

0 1 0 1 Current breaking through tap changer

0 0 1 1 Arc with power flow

•Ratio less than 0.1 is designated as 0•Ratio greater 1 is designated as 1

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Fault Analysis (2) - by IEC 599 and CBIP methods

C2H2C2H4

CH4H2

C2H4C2H6 Ratio of the dissolved gases

0 1 0 Ratio less than 0.11 0 0 Ratio from 0.1 to 1.0 1 2 1 Ratio from 1.0 to 3.02 2 2 Ratio greater than 3

Fault detection chart C2H2C2H4

CH4H2

C2H4C2H6 Faults & Causes

0 0 0 No fault Normal aging

0 1 0Partial discharge of low intensity . Discharge in gas filled cavities, resulting from incomplete impregnation / super saturation / cavitations of high humidity

1 1 0 Partial discharge of high intensity As above but leading to tracking / perforation of solid insulation

1 to 2 0 1 to 2Discharge of low energy Continuous sparking in oil, between bad connection of different potential or to floating potential. Break down of oil between solid material

1 0 2Discharge of high energy Discharges with power follow through. Arcing / breakdown of oil between windings or coils or between coils & earth , tap changer breaking current

0 0 1 Thermal fault of low temp (150 Deg C) General overheating of insulated conductor

0 2 0Thermal fault of low temp (150 to 300 Deg C) Local over heating of the core due to concentrations o f flux , increasing hot spot temperature, varying from small hot spots in core, shorting links in core

0 2 1Thermal fault of medium temp (300 to 700 Deg C) Over heating of copper due to eddy current, bad contracts / joints, circulating current between core and tank

0 2 2Thermal fault of high temp (more than 700 Deg C) Over heating of copper due to eddy current, bad contracts / joints, circulating current between core and tank

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fault analysis (3) – by IEEE (Std). C57-104™

Condition 1: Transformer is operating satisfactorily.

Condition 2: A fault may be present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas.

Condition 3: A fault or faults are probably present. Take DGA samples at least often enough to calculate the amount of gas generation per day for each gas.

Condition 4: TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition of cellulose insulation and/or oil. Continued operation could result in failure of the transformer.

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Recommendations – IEEE (Std). C57-104™

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Fault analysis (4) - by DUVAL triangle

In order to display a DGA result in the Triangle, one must start with the concentrations of the three gases, (CH4) = A, (C2H4) = B and (C2H2) = C, in ppm. Calculate the sum of these three values: (CH4 + C2H4 + C2H2) = S, in ppm, Calculate the relative proportion of the three gases, in %: X = % CH4 = 100 (A/S), Y = % C2H4 = 100 (B/S), Z = % C2H2 = 100 (C/S). Plot X, Y and Z in the DUVAL Triangle Point of intersection will be laying in a particular zone indicated in the triangle Interpret the reason from the DUVAL table

This special graph for Duval triangle can be obtained by sending email to [email protected].

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Duval Triangle

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Classification of faults- Duval method

Faults

Thermal Type Electrical Type

T1Thermal Fault t<300 Deg C

T2Thermal Fault

300<t<700 Deg C

T3Thermal Fault t>700 Deg C

PDPartial Discharge

T2Thermal Fault

300<t<700 Deg C

T3Thermal Fault t>700 Deg C

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Duval Table for interpretation

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solid insulation Paper and cloth used in transformer is known as solid insulation.

The main constituent of paper and cloth is fibrous material known as Cellulose

Cellulose is an organic compound whose molecule is made up of a long chain of glucose monomers (rings), typically numbering between 1000 and 1400

With breaking down of cellulose chain, the number of glucose ring decreases in the cellulose molecule

Degree of polymerization (DP) is the average number of glucose rings in the cellulose molecule and DP values state the aging status of the insulating paper

DP value > 900 indicates good paper whereas DP value < 200 indicates bad papers.

Glucose Glucose Glucose

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Reasons for degradation of solid insulation

1. Thermal degradation ( Heat) : Heat produced during the operation of transformer breakdowns the glucose monomers in the cellulose molecule. Because of this, the chain length of cellulose gets reduced and free glucose molecules, moisture, CO, CO2 gases

and organic acids are produced. Because of this reason overheating of transformer leads to reduction of its life

Cellulose Glucose molecule +H2O+CO+CO2

2. Hydrolytic degradation (Moisture): Water and acid separate the bonds between the glucose units in cellulose chain and produce free glucose. Because of this reason only after careful drying of insulating paper, transformers are put into service

HEAT

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Aging process of transformer’s solid insulation

Moisture

Oil impregnated solid insulation

Heat

Chemical degradation of solid insulation (Paper) And production of Acids, Peroxides, O2, H2O, Furan contents

Lighting /Switching impulse

Dielectric degradation Mechanical degradation

Short circuit

Conduction & Ionization (Partial Discharge)

Glow discharge (Corona)

Insulation Failure

Oxygen

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DP values and aging of transformer

Years

DP Values Age (Yrs) DP Values

0 >1000

1 975

12 700

22 450

25 390

35 125

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Interpretation of DP values

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Furan analysis The mechanical properties of insulating paper can be established by direct measurement of its tensile strength or degree of polymerization (DP).

Direct measurement of these properties is not practical for in-service transformers since it requires removal of a few strips of paper from suspect sites.

This procedure can conveniently be carried out during transformer repairs. The results of these tests will be a deciding factor in rebuilding or scrapping a transformer.

Since it is usually not practical (and often dangerous to the transformer) to obtain a paper sample from a de-energised, in-service transformer an alternative method has been found.

When a cellulose molecule de-polymerises (breaks into smaller lengths or ring structures), a chemical compound known as a furan is formed.

By measuring the quantity and types of furans present in a transformer oil sample, the paper insulation overall DP can be inferred with a high degree of confidence.

The types and concentration of furans in an oil sample can also indicate abnormal stress in a transformer, whether intense, short duration overheating or prolonged, general overheating.

Furan analysis can be used to confirm Dissolved Gas Analysis where carbon monoxide present indicates problems with solid insulation

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Inference of the chemical compounds obtained during furan analysis of transformer oil

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Aging & Furfural in oil – BHEL study

Age (Years) Furfural (mg/Ltr)2 0.015 0.026 0.037 0.048 0.059 0.06

10 0.0811 0.1012 0.1213 0.1514 0.1815 0.2116 0.2417 0.3018 0.3719 0.4820 0.6021 0.7522 0.9023 1.0524 1.2025 1.3526 1.8027 2.2528 2.7029 3.1530 3.65 83

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Relation between furan content in oil and DP values of solid insulation

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Limiting values for furan analysis

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8686

conversion table I

1% = 10,000ppmPercent (%) ppm

0.0000% 0 ppm

0.0001% 1 ppm

0.0010% 10 ppm

0.0100% 100 ppm

0.1000% 1000 ppm

1.0000% 10000 ppm

2.0000% 20000 ppm

3.0000% 30000 ppm

4.0000% 40000 ppm

5.0000% 50000 ppm

6.0000% 60000 ppm

7.0000% 70000 ppm

8.0000% 80000 ppm

9.0000% 90000 ppm

10.0000% 100000 ppm

20.0000% 200000 ppm

30.0000% 300000 ppm

40.0000% 400000 ppm

50.0000% 500000 ppm

60.0000% 600000 ppm

70.0000% 700000 ppm

80.0000% 800000 ppm

90.0000% 900000 ppm

100.0000% 1000000 ppm

1ppm = 0.0001%ppm Percent (%)

0 ppm 0.0000%

1 ppm 0.0001%

2 ppm 0.0002%

3 ppm 0.0003%

4 ppm 0.0004%

5 ppm 0.0005%

6 ppm 0.0006%

7 ppm 0.0007%

8 ppm 0.0008%

9 ppm 0.0009%

10 ppm 0.0010%

20 ppm 0.0020%

30 ppm 0.0030%

40 ppm 0.0040%

50 ppm 0.0050%

60 ppm 0.0060%

70 ppm 0.0070%

80 ppm 0.0080%

90 ppm 0.0090%

100 ppm 0.0100%

200 ppm 0.0200%

300 ppm 0.0300%

400 ppm 0.0400%

500 ppm 0.0500%

600 ppm 0.0600%

700 ppm 0.0700%

800 ppm 0.0800%

900 ppm 0.0900%

1000 ppm 0.1000%

2000 ppm 0.2000%

3000 ppm 0.3000%

4000 ppm 0.4000%

5000 ppm 0.5000%

6000 ppm 0.6000%

7000 ppm 0.7000%

8000 ppm 0.8000%

9000 ppm 0.9000%

10000 ppm 1.0000%

100000 ppm 10.0000%

1000000 ppm 100.0000%

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Torr mm Hg Atm. PSI kg/sq.cm kPa mBar

760 760 1.00 14.69 1.03 101.31 1013.3

600 600 0.79 11.66 0.82 79.98 800.0

500 500 0.66 9.67 0.68 66.65 666.7

400 400 0.53 7.68 0.54 53.32 533.3

300 300 0.39 5.83 0.41 39.99 400.0

200 200 0.26 3.84 0.27 26.66 266.7

100 100 0.13 1.99 0.14 13.33 133.3

80 80 0.11 1.56 0.11 10.66 106.7

60 60 0.08 1.13 0.08 8.00 80.0

40 40 0.05 0.711 0.05 5.33 53.3

20 20 0.03 0.426 0.03 2.67 26.7

10 10 0.01 0.142 0.01 1.33 13.3

5 5 0.01 0.142 0.01 0.67 6.7

2.5 2.5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 3.3

1 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 1.3

conversion table II

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Water Boiling point (Deg C)

Vacuum Gauge Reading (mmHg)

0 755.42

10 750.79

20 742.47

30 728.18

40 704.68

50 667.50

60 610.62

70 526.30

80 404.24

90 234.24

92 193.01

94 149.10

96 102.38

98 52.73

100 0.00

conversion table III

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TR Oil Temp

Water solubility level in TR oil

0 Deg C 22 ppm

10 Deg C 36 ppm

20 Deg C 55 ppm

30 Deg C 83 ppm

40 Deg C 121 ppm

50 Deg C 173 ppm

60 Deg C 242 ppm

70 Deg C 331 ppm

80 Deg C 446 ppm

90 Deg C 592 ppm

100 Deg C 772 ppm

conversion table III