Learn how to properly inspect and safely obtain liquid samples from energized electrical transformers. This class is for substation personnel whose responsibilities include sampling and monitoring the overall condition of liquid filled transformers.
- Safety
- Hazards to watch for
- Proper PPE
- Safety tools
- Special Care Transformers
- Padmounts
- Pop top transformers
- Transformer Part & Visual Inspection
- Identify and understand the components on transformers
- What is a leak?
- Paint condition and importance
- Inspection Forms/Nameplates/Gauges
- Completing inspection forms and why
- How to read nameplates and its importance
- How to read gauges such as temperature and level gauges and
their importance
- Sampling Containers
- Glass bottles
- Plastic bottles
- Glass syringes
- Proper Sampling
- Nitrogen Blanket
- Learn why it’s important
- How to apply it
- Packaging
- Boxing up the samples for shipment
- Why Oil Test
- Brief discussion on the importance of oil testing for monitoring the:
- Solid insulation
- Liquid insulation
.6 CEU’s, 6 PDH’s, 6 NETA CTD’s
