How to Determine if Your Transformer Oil Contains PCBs
Determining whether transformer oil contains PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) is an important part of managing older transformers and electrical equipment. Although PCBs have been restricted for decades, they may still be present in older insulating fluids or equipment due to historical use, previous servicing, fluid handling, or cross-contamination. The only reliable way to determine whether PCBs […]
Build Your Career in Transformer Oil Diagnostics
At MVA Diagnostics, we’re continuing to grow our laboratory team and are looking for a skilled chemist who is passionate about analytical science and making a real impact on the reliability of the electric power industry. Every transformer oil sample that enters our laboratory provides valuable insight into the health of critical electrical assets, and […]
Every Transformer Oil Sample Tells a Story
Every transformer oil sample contains valuable information about the condition of your asset. Through comprehensive transformer oil diagnostic testing, developing problems can often be identified long before they result in unplanned outages, expensive repairs, or premature transformer failure. By analyzing the condition of the insulating oil, utilities and industrial facilities gain the data needed to […]
Transformer Condition Monitoring: Which Tests Matter Most?
Reliable transformers don’t fail overnight. In most cases, they provide warning signs long before a failure occurs, if you know where to look. Transformer condition monitoring is the process of evaluating the health of a transformer using diagnostic testing and trend analysis. Rather than waiting for equipment to fail, asset owners can use condition monitoring […]
Scott Reed Presents Transformer Aging Session at the 2026 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting
At the 2026 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, MVA Diagnostics Founder and CEO Scott Reed had the opportunity to present “Understanding What’s Happening to the Transformer as It Ages,” a technical session focused on the aging process of power transformers, condition assessment, and strategies for improving long-term asset reliability. The session generated valuable […]
Senior Transformer Technician Careers
MVA Services is seeking experienced Senior Transformer Technicians to join our nationwide field service team. If you have hands-on experience with power transformer assembly, vacuum filling, maintenance, repairs, oil processing, or electrical testing, you’ll work on challenging projects that help utilities and industrial customers improve the reliability of critical electrical infrastructure. As part of MVA, […]
Meet the Team: Carrie
Keeping Our Transformer Oil Diagnostic Programs Running Reliable transformer oil diagnostics begin long before a sample reaches our laboratory. Every successful testing program depends on accurate sampling, proper materials, and efficient logistics, and Carrie plays an essential role in making that happen. Working behind the scenes, Carrie prepares and coordinates the shipment of MVA’s transformer oil sample […]
Advanced Transformer Oil Testing & Diagnostic Laboratory
Reliable transformer maintenance begins with high-quality diagnostic data. At MVA Diagnostics, our in-house transformer oil testing laboratory provides comprehensive insulating fluid analysis to support condition-based maintenance and asset reliability programs. From Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), dielectric strength, moisture, acidity, inhibitor content, interfacial tension (IFT), and furan analysis to customized diagnostic testing programs, our laboratory delivers […]
Choosing the Right Transformer Oil Testing Package for Reliable Asset Management
Keeping transformers operating reliably starts with a diagnostic program that matches the needs of each asset. While routine oil testing is an essential part of transformer maintenance, a one-size-fits-all approach often fails to provide the level of insight needed for different transformer types, operating conditions, and reliability goals. At MVA Diagnostics, we offer a comprehensive […]
Watch: Scott Reed Recognized by NETA
The 2026 NETA Alliance Partner Recognition Award honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the electrical power industry through technical expertise, leadership, and service. This prestigious recognition celebrates transformer expert Scott Reed for his decades of dedication to advancing transformer diagnostics, improving asset reliability, and serving customers throughout the power industry. Watch the video […]