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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.
Reliable transformer maintenance begins with high-quality diagnostic data. At MVA, our in-house transformer oil testing laboratory provides comprehensive insulating fluid analysis to support condition-based maintenance and asset reliability programs. From DGA testing, dielectric strength, moisture, acidity, oxidation inhibitor, interfacial tension
Keeping transformers operating reliably starts with a diagnostic program that matches the needs of each asset. While routine transformer oil testing is an essential part of maintenance, a one-size-fits-all approach often fails to provide the level of insight needed for
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
We’re excited to share that Scott Reed will be a featured panelist at the 2026 IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) General Meeting in Montréal, Canada! Scott will join industry experts to present: Understanding What’s Happening to the Transformer as
Effective transformer maintenance starts with the right diagnostic strategy. MVA offers a comprehensive range of transformer fluid testing packages designed to support everything from routine condition monitoring to advanced diagnostics. Our standard testing packages provide a proven foundation, but we
When DGA Tells the Story… Listen. Recent LTC DGA results pointed toward abnormal activity inside this transformer’s OLTC compartment. Elevated gassing patterns, combined with field diagnostics, led us to a planned outage and inspection. What we found confirmed the concern:
The condition of transformer insulating oil is one of the best indicators of overall transformer health. Over time, heat, oxygen, and moisture drive oxidation and chemical changes that degrade both oil and cellulose insulation. Interfacial Tension (IFT) and Acid: IFT
