Fluid Testing Packages for Electrical Asset Management
Our team will work with you to develop testing programs that fit your needs based on the fluid type, the type of electrical asset and how critical the asset is to your operation. Customizing a program and developing custom solutions as your assets age is the value that MVA delivers. Each transformer is unique, so it’s important to customize an analytical testing program based on the type of transformer–Distribution, Substation, Power or GSU Transformer.
Likewise, we will help you customize a diagnostic program for all of your electrical equipment. Whether it’s evaluating Total Dissolved Hot Gases in Load Tap Changers, Oil Circuit Breakers, Voltage Regulators, or monitoring the performance of your Wind Farm Transformers, Network Transformers or Furnace Transformers, we will customize a testing bundle that’s appropriate for your needs. Below is a list of our fluid testing bundles for mineral oil, natural and synthetic esters and silicone fluid- filled equipment.
Standard Quality Bundle
Ideal for routine electrical asset maintenance, this bundle provides a basic, but thorough, overview of the health of your transformers. It evaluates moisture in oil, crucial for maintaining dielectric strength, and acid number to detect oil oxidation—a key aspect of electrical asset management. Interfacial tension analysis detects soluble contaminants, vital for substation transformer testing. Visual and color analyses are used for assessing oil clarity, indicative of internal transformer health. Dielectric strength measures insulating efficiency, and specific gravity assesses oil density, a significant factor in transformer mineral oil performance. Tests include:
- Moisture in Oil
- Acid
- Interfacial Tension
- Color/Visual
- Dielectric Strength (D-1816)
- Specific Gravity
Extended Quality Bundle
Enhancing electrical asset management, this package includes all Standard Quality tests and adds critical elements for comprehensive power transformer testing. Power factor analysis at 25° & 100°C gauges insulation performance under stress, essential for GSU substation maintenance. Oxidation inhibitor percentage tracks additives’ effectiveness in oil, while Furan Analysis indicates aging in insulation systems—a vital consideration in substation transformer testing and maintenance. Tests include:
- Moisture in Oil
- Acid
- Interfacial Tension
- Color/Visual
- Dielectric Strength (D-1816)
- Specific Gravity
- Power Factor (25° & 100°C)
- Oxidation Inhibitor %
- Furan Analysis
Power Quality Bundle
Tailored for advanced electrical asset management, this bundle covers all Extended Quality tests with added focus on the internal health of GSU substations. Particle count identifies contaminants affecting transformer operation, crucial for maintaining high-quality electrical assets. Fault metals analysis is integrated, offering insights into mechanical wear in power transformers, a cornerstone in preventive electrical asset maintenance. Tests include:
- Moisture in Oil
- Acid
- Interfacial Tension
- Color/Visual
- Dielectric Strength (D-1816)
- Specific Gravity
- Power Factor (25° & 100°C)
- Oxidation Inhibitor %
- Furan Analysis
- Particle Count
- Fault Metals
Natural Ester Quality Bundle
Specially designed for transformers using natural ester fluids, this package aligns with specific gravity and power transformer testing requirements. It assesses moisture, acid content, and dielectric strength, ensuring the natural ester’s efficiency as part of the transformer’s insulation system. The power factor test at 25°C provides insights into the natural ester’s electrical stress handling, crucial for effective electrical asset maintenance. Tests include:
- Moisture in Oil
- Acid
- Color/Visual
- Dielectric Strength (D-1816)
- Color/Visual
- Specific Gravity
- Power Factor 25°C
Silicone Quality Bundle
Specifically formulated for silicone fluid-filled transformers, this bundle is a key component in electrical asset maintenance, particularly in power transformer testing. It examines moisture, acid content, and dielectric strength, ensuring the silicone fluid’s performance in electrical insulation. The power factor test at 25°C is vital for evaluating how silicone fluid withstands electrical stress, an essential factor in maintaining the health and efficiency of electrical assets in substations. Tests include:
- Moisture in Oil
- Acid
- Power Factor 25°C
- Dielectric Strength (D-1816)
Why Choose MVA?
MVA Diagnostics is your trusted expert for comprehensive electrical asset management, offering specialized transformer testing packages customized to your needs. From assessing the specific gravity of transformer oil to conducting detailed Dissolved Gas Analysis, our team ensures your equipment operates at peak efficiency. Enhance your electrical asset maintenance program with our services. Don’t wait for operational setbacks to compel you to react – contact MVA Diagnostics today and safeguard the reliability and performance of your power systems.
