Insulating Fluid Analysis
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Premature failure of your industrial and utility transformers can lead to months of downtime, which is why insulating fluid analysis is critical for protecting the life cycle of your equipment and preventing catastrophic failure.
Electrical oil sampling and testing from Magna IV Engineering is a comprehensive health assessment for your power system. This no-downtime, highly predictive method determines the health of your system and can identify internal faults before they cause massive losses. Magna IV Engineering offers fluid monitoring and analysis completed online, with no system de-energization or power interruption, making it one of the most cost-efficient predictive maintenance tools available.
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Early Detection of Hidden Faults
Our standard insulating oil analysis includes the following:
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), ASTM Standard D-3612
Moisture Content, ASTM Standard D-1533B
Interfacial Tension, ASTM Standard D-971
Acid Number, ASTM Standard D-974
Color Number, ASTM Standard D-1500
Visual Examination, ASTM Standard D-1524
Dielectric Strength, ASTM Standard D-1816 (1mm gap)
Power Factor, ASTM Standard D-924
We also offer a complete suite of additional analyses to evaluate the degradation of solid paper insulation, detect toxic contaminants, measure wear metals and additives and evaluate oil cleanliness. If we find problems, our life extension services can address small mechanical issues before they cause more serious equipment damage.
Magna IV Engineering's International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)-accredited organization also provides technical field services if you need additional maintenance, testing and consulting support. We provide both targeted and full-service options, customized to your needs.
Advantages of Lifetime Trending and Computerized Analysis
Magna IV Engineering is your long-term partner, providing annual DGA testing and lifetime trending to provide ongoing analysis of the health of your most critical systems. Since it is difficult to reclaim contaminated oil, detecting degradation early allows for decisive action. Annual testing lets you see minor changes in fluids before components start to break down.
We offer insulating oil testing as a stand-alone service or as part of comprehensive predictive maintenance to uncover many potential warning signs. Our engineers can work with you to develop a customized maintenance and predictive testing schedule, based on your operations, the age of your equipment and other factors.
We also work to protect you from equipment failure by ensuring accurate, actionable information. We use state-of-the-art analytical software, Delta X Research Transformer Oil Analyst™ (TOA4), to quickly process test data and analyze results. We provide you with a detailed written report, with our findings and recommendations for any corrective actions. You get the details you need to act quickly and protect your transformers.
Maximize the Life of Your Electrical Assets
Waiting for an unexpected outage is an expensive maintenance strategy. A superior approach involves proactive fluid analysis to diagnose and address critical issues like arcing, thermal degradation, partial discharge, and paper insulation breakdown before they cause your transformer to fail. While we offer 24/7 support and disaster recovery, our primary goal is to help you avoid the need for emergency assistance.
Contact our technical field experts today to establish an annual insulating fluid analysis program.
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