Transformer Services
Transformer life decreases naturally with time as a consequence of normal ageing processes. A transformer’s rate of ageing varies considerably from one type of design to the next. It depends on several different facts such as transformer design, capacity, service and load history, climate and environmental conditions. The critical factors which influence the rate of ageing are:
- Operating temperatures (under load, ambient)
- Moisture content and increases (e.g. decomposition product of hydrocarbons in insulation)
- Oxygen level and inrush (e.g. trough conservator)
- Mechanical & electrical stress (short circuit events, harmonics, system overvoltage, …)
That is why we offer Transformer Life Management - the service concept from Siemens which include:
- Transport, installation & commissioning, relocation
- Condition analyses & on-site diagnostics
- Life cycle maintenance
- On-line monitoring
- Troubleshooting, repair & retrofit
- Spare parts, accessories
- Consulting expertise
- Training