​Transformer Testing

TSSD can provide almost any kind of field substation transformer testing, utilizing a wide range of knowledge and experience. These tests can be done to commission new or relocated units, as a part of routine maintenance or condition assessments, for diagnostics purposes or establishing benchmarks.

 

AVAILABLE TESTS INCLUDE:

  • Power Factor Test of Windings
  • Power Factor Test of Bushings
  • Surge Arrester Test
  • Core Insulation Measurement
  • Transformer Turns Ratio
  • Winding Insulation Resistance
  • Winding Excitation
  • Winding Resistance
  • Current Transformer Ratio, Polarity and Saturation
  • Operational Check of Controls
  • Calibration of Gauges
  • Low Voltage Impedance Testing (Leakage Reactance)
  • Sweep Frequency Response Analysis
  • Phase Relation
  • Materials and Oil Testing
  • Oil General Chemistry
  • Dissolved Gas Analysis
  • Furfural Analysis
  • Particle Count
  • Metals-in Oil
  • Degree of Polymerization

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE:

TSSD possesses the equipment, experience and capabilities to complete other service work you may elect to perform based on your test results, such as insulation dryouts, bushing replacements, LTC repairs/upgrades, natural ester retrofill, etc.; combining services can minimize costs and transformer downtime.