# Transformer Oil Testing : Video Training

- Link: https://studyelectrical.com/2016/11/transformer-oil-sampling-testing-training-videos.html
- Published: 2016-11-05T06:23:00+00:00
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Transformer oil testing is just like a blood test in the human body. A blood test
provides a doctor with a wealth of information about the health of a patient. A 
sample of [transformer oil](https://studyelectrical.com/2018/05/properties-of-good-transformer-oil.html),
taken correctly, can tell service engineers a great deal about the condition of 
a transformer.

Oil is used both to cool the transformer and to insulate internal components. Because
it bathes every internal component, the oil contains a great deal of diagnostic 
information. So a laboratory analysis of a sample can provide advance warning of
developing conditions such as tap-changer arcing.

The oil tests can uncover several potential problems within a transformer. The same
sample can contain evidence of soluble contaminants, dielectric contaminants, and
acid materials present in the oil.

With so much riding on transformer maintenance, it’s important to conduct and complete
all of the recommended tests.

This is a video training series on transformer oil testing or testing done by [TxMonitor](http://www.txmonitor.com/).

## Transformer Oil Testing – Part 1: Introduction

As always, safety first. We start our Transformer Oil Testing series with a number
of highlights on health, environmental and safety considerations when performing
these tasks.

Please, these are only guidelines and do not replace adequate competency and skills.
Always follow the relevant company and legislative requirements for your particular
work context.

## Transformer Oil Testing- Part 2: Bottle Sample

There are some testing techniques better suited for certain types of oil tests than
others. 

The techniques described in this video should be sufficient to sample oil when common
chemical and physical properties are analyzed, such as Breakdown Voltage, Interfacial
Tension, Acidity (or Neutralization Number), Colour and Visual Inspection.

## Transformer Oil Testing – Part 3: Glass Syringe

A testing technique proven to produce repeatable results when testing the Dissolved
Gas content or Moisture (Water) Content in the oil is by testing with a Glass Syringe.

In this video, we’ll learn how to execute this technique.

## Transformer Oil Testing – Part 4: The Buchholz Relay

In this video, the fourth and final of the Transformer Oil testing series, you’ll
learn how to extract a gas and oil sample from a Buchholz gas accumulation relay
through a testing device.

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