Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Chemical and Power Plants training course for Professionals

Introduction and Characteristics of Transformers

• General Classification and Types of Transformer

• Transformer Windings, Interconnection of Windings and Tertiary Windings

• Parallel Operation of Transformers and Paralleling Requirements

• Standards for Transformers, Types and Requirements

• Oil-filled and Dry-type Transformers

• Ability to Withstand Short Circuit, Impedance Percentage and Sound Level

Power Transformer Application and Instrument Transformers

• Transformer Oil, Characteristics, Oil Oxidation and  Breakdown Voltage

• Effect of Oil Expansion, Breathing Action, Buchholz Relay, Explosion Vents

• Instrument Transformers

• Transformers for Industrial Applications

• Internal and External Cooling of Transformers

• On Load Tap Changer Functionalities

Transformer and Compliance with a Global Warming Potential

• Thermal Performance and Cyclic Rating of Transformers

• Transformer Winding and Core Construction

• Introduction of Smart Transformers

• Ester Base Oils for New Generation Transformers

• Sound and Noise Levels in Transformers

• Gas Insulated Transformers

Transformer Protection, Operation and Maintenance

• Transformer Protection Systems

• Earth Fault and Over-current Protection of Distribution Transformers

• Transformer Components Maintenance

• Condition-based Maintenance for Transformers

• Special Transformer Test and Diagnostic Instruments

• Remote Monitoring of Transformers

Transformer Testing and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Transformer Faults

• Site Acceptance Tests

• Transformer Routine Tests

• Measurement of Winding Resistance and Voltage Ratio

• Sweep Response Frequency Analysis and Tan Delta Tests

• Manufacturer and Transformer Type Tests

• Partial Discharge Tests and Accuracy of Test Reports

• Wrap-up Session, Questions and Answers