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The on-load tap-changer cover must be removed to drain oil from the oil conservator.
The on-load tap-changer cover must be removed to drain oil from the oil conservator.
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What should be ensured when removing the dehydrating breather?
What should be ensured when removing the dehydrating breather?
The recommended oil content for the oil conservators takes into account a safety margin of ___%.
The recommended oil content for the oil conservators takes into account a safety margin of ___%.
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What components are included in the mobile oil filter unit OFP 010-SD?
What components are included in the mobile oil filter unit OFP 010-SD?
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How many liters of Fuller's earth are recommended per diverter switch insert?
How many liters of Fuller's earth are recommended per diverter switch insert?
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What is the purpose of the mobile oil filter unit?
What is the purpose of the mobile oil filter unit?
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The valves in the mobile oil filter unit can be set electronically.
The valves in the mobile oil filter unit can be set electronically.
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How are the oil conservators connected to the atmosphere?
How are the oil conservators connected to the atmosphere?
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Were irregularities detected on the on-load tap-changer or transformer before the incident occurred?
Were irregularities detected on the on-load tap-changer or transformer before the incident occurred?
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What does OLTC stand for?
What does OLTC stand for?
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What is the test standard for oil samples?
What is the test standard for oil samples?
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What types of circuit breakers are mentioned?
What types of circuit breakers are mentioned?
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Oil sample tests were carried out after the incident.
Oil sample tests were carried out after the incident.
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The measured dielectric strength for IEC 156 is ___ [kV / 2.5 mm].
The measured dielectric strength for IEC 156 is ___ [kV / 2.5 mm].
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Which of the following options are methods for draining oil?
Which of the following options are methods for draining oil?
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What does GIS mean?
What does GIS mean?
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The switching oil of the on-load tap-changer is non-flammable.
The switching oil of the on-load tap-changer is non-flammable.
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The oil sample was taken from the ___ compartment.
The oil sample was taken from the ___ compartment.
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What is the correct valve position for the particle filter and moisture filter circulation?
What is the correct valve position for the particle filter and moisture filter circulation?
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What should you do if the differential pressure of the fine particle filter reaches ≥1500 mbar?
What should you do if the differential pressure of the fine particle filter reaches ≥1500 mbar?
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The coarse filter must be cleaned after every filtering process.
The coarse filter must be cleaned after every filtering process.
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The oil sample is used to determine ____ strength and water content.
The oil sample is used to determine ____ strength and water content.
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What is the recommended water content limit in ppm for the refilled oil?
What is the recommended water content limit in ppm for the refilled oil?
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What should be done if the overall pressure of the oil filter unit exceeds 3.5 bar?
What should be done if the overall pressure of the oil filter unit exceeds 3.5 bar?
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What type of filter is type – SD-718 P3 used for?
What type of filter is type – SD-718 P3 used for?
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The valve of the moisture filter is placed in the ____ condition.
The valve of the moisture filter is placed in the ____ condition.
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How much water absorption is a criterion for changing the fine moisture filter?
How much water absorption is a criterion for changing the fine moisture filter?
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The replacement interval for OILTAP® M oil compartment contacts is _____ operations.
The replacement interval for OILTAP® M oil compartment contacts is _____ operations.
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Which of the following is true for OILTAP® MS?
Which of the following is true for OILTAP® MS?
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What happens to the diverter switch insert when the replacement interval for oil compartment contacts is reached?
What happens to the diverter switch insert when the replacement interval for oil compartment contacts is reached?
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At what interval should the oil compartment contact for VACUTAP® VMS® be replaced?
At what interval should the oil compartment contact for VACUTAP® VMS® be replaced?
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ECOTAP® VPD® has a replacement interval for oil compartment contacts.
ECOTAP® VPD® has a replacement interval for oil compartment contacts.
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Match the following ON-LOAD tap-changer types with their oil compartment contact replacement intervals:
Match the following ON-LOAD tap-changer types with their oil compartment contact replacement intervals:
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What should be entered on the service label applied inside the motor-drive unit after maintenance?
What should be entered on the service label applied inside the motor-drive unit after maintenance?
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What does the checklist incident report require regarding the transformer data?
What does the checklist incident report require regarding the transformer data?
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The date on the service label must be entered in the format MM/DD/YYYY.
The date on the service label must be entered in the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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What is the diameter of the brown stains in the insulating material?
What is the diameter of the brown stains in the insulating material?
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The brown stains in the insulating material result in damage to the surface.
The brown stains in the insulating material result in damage to the surface.
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What should be used to smoothen damaged areas of insulating material?
What should be used to smoothen damaged areas of insulating material?
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What is the purpose of polishing and wipe-lacquering damaged GFRP surfaces?
What is the purpose of polishing and wipe-lacquering damaged GFRP surfaces?
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What mixing ratio should be used for the lacquer and hardener?
What mixing ratio should be used for the lacquer and hardener?
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Dielectric tests are performed by CTTV at 50% of the rated power-frequency withstand voltage.
Dielectric tests are performed by CTTV at 50% of the rated power-frequency withstand voltage.
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Match the following measures to the respective features:
Match the following measures to the respective features:
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The light brown discoloration is a heating occurrence of the insulating material caused by ______.
The light brown discoloration is a heating occurrence of the insulating material caused by ______.
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What decision does the responsible OPS need to make regarding insulating materials?
What decision does the responsible OPS need to make regarding insulating materials?
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What is the maximum length of creepage path for Type A?
What is the maximum length of creepage path for Type A?
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Type B creepage paths can have dark brown to black discoloration.
Type B creepage paths can have dark brown to black discoloration.
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What should be used to abrade Type C creepage paths?
What should be used to abrade Type C creepage paths?
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The responsible OPS will decide about shortening the inspection intervals or potential replacement of insulating materials for _____ type.
The responsible OPS will decide about shortening the inspection intervals or potential replacement of insulating materials for _____ type.
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What is the minimum action required if shutdown of the transformer is not possible until replacement for Type C?
What is the minimum action required if shutdown of the transformer is not possible until replacement for Type C?
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What is required for maintaining the integrity of the abraded areas?
What is required for maintaining the integrity of the abraded areas?
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Match the type of creepage paths with their corresponding actions:
Match the type of creepage paths with their corresponding actions:
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Extensive creepage paths require replacing the insulating materials.
Extensive creepage paths require replacing the insulating materials.
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What must be done before starting work on the on-load tap-changer cover?
What must be done before starting work on the on-load tap-changer cover?
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Why should electrical devices not be used when working on the on-load tap-changer cover?
Why should electrical devices not be used when working on the on-load tap-changer cover?
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What is the first step in venting the switching gas from the on-load tap-changer cover?
What is the first step in venting the switching gas from the on-load tap-changer cover?
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What should be done immediately after venting the switching gas and when oil starts entering?
What should be done immediately after venting the switching gas and when oil starts entering?
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How much oil should be drained from the on-load tap-changer after venting?
How much oil should be drained from the on-load tap-changer after venting?
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What is an essential requirement regarding ventilation when working on the on-load tap-changer cover?
What is an essential requirement regarding ventilation when working on the on-load tap-changer cover?
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What is the purpose of opening the stop valve during maintenance on the on-load tap-changer?
What is the purpose of opening the stop valve during maintenance on the on-load tap-changer?
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Why is it important to drain the area below the on-load tap-changer to be oil-free?
Why is it important to drain the area below the on-load tap-changer to be oil-free?
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What is the function of the valve of the moisture filter in the oil filter unit?
What is the function of the valve of the moisture filter in the oil filter unit?
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Which valves must be closed to facilitate the setting for 'Filter particles' function?
Which valves must be closed to facilitate the setting for 'Filter particles' function?
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In which condition is the valve represented in red on the piping diagram?
In which condition is the valve represented in red on the piping diagram?
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What is the role of the air-vent valve of the particle filter?
What is the role of the air-vent valve of the particle filter?
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Which component directly works with the inlet valve of the unit as per the pipe diagram?
Which component directly works with the inlet valve of the unit as per the pipe diagram?
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What must be done to the outlet valve when preparing for the 'Filter particles' function?
What must be done to the outlet valve when preparing for the 'Filter particles' function?
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How is oil flow indicated in the bypass function?
How is oil flow indicated in the bypass function?
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Which component prevents the release of oil into the environment when closed?
Which component prevents the release of oil into the environment when closed?
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What is the replacement interval for VACUTAP® VRS oil compartment contacts?
What is the replacement interval for VACUTAP® VRS oil compartment contacts?
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Which of the following products requires oil compartment contact replacement only during selector maintenance?
Which of the following products requires oil compartment contact replacement only during selector maintenance?
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The oil compartment contact replacement for VACUTAP® VRF I has what operation limit?
The oil compartment contact replacement for VACUTAP® VRF I has what operation limit?
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What is the correct mixing ratio for lacquer and hardener during the application process?
What is the correct mixing ratio for lacquer and hardener during the application process?
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Which cleaning agent should be used to clean the polished area before lacquering?
Which cleaning agent should be used to clean the polished area before lacquering?
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What must happen when replacing vacuum interrupters in connection with the diverter switch insert?
What must happen when replacing vacuum interrupters in connection with the diverter switch insert?
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For what type of VACUTAP® is a replacement interval of 600,000 operations specified for oil compartment contacts?
For what type of VACUTAP® is a replacement interval of 600,000 operations specified for oil compartment contacts?
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What method can be used to accelerate the drying of lacquer inside the pores?
What method can be used to accelerate the drying of lacquer inside the pores?
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What should be done to the transition areas between the damaged and undamaged material?
What should be done to the transition areas between the damaged and undamaged material?
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Which type of on-load tap-changer has the highest operation limit for the oil compartment contact replacement interval?
Which type of on-load tap-changer has the highest operation limit for the oil compartment contact replacement interval?
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What potential risk should be avoided when using a hair dryer on lacquered surfaces?
What potential risk should be avoided when using a hair dryer on lacquered surfaces?
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For VACUTAP® VRF I 1801, what is the specified replacement interval for oil compartment contacts?
For VACUTAP® VRF I 1801, what is the specified replacement interval for oil compartment contacts?
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What is the common replacement interval for all types of OILTAP® mentioned?
What is the common replacement interval for all types of OILTAP® mentioned?
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What is the primary requirement for dielectric testing of insulating materials before operation?
What is the primary requirement for dielectric testing of insulating materials before operation?
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Which VACUTAP® model must have its oil compartment contacts replaced under specific operation conditions?
Which VACUTAP® model must have its oil compartment contacts replaced under specific operation conditions?
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To achieve a smoother surface during the lacquer application process, how often must the procedure be repeated?
To achieve a smoother surface during the lacquer application process, how often must the procedure be repeated?
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What is the essential consideration when dealing with insulating parts in operation without prior testing?
What is the essential consideration when dealing with insulating parts in operation without prior testing?
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What is the correct procedure for sampling oil when using a diverter switch insert?
What is the correct procedure for sampling oil when using a diverter switch insert?
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At what temperature range should the dielectric strength tests be conducted for oil testing?
At what temperature range should the dielectric strength tests be conducted for oil testing?
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What should be done if the test vessel of the oil testing equipment is notably colder than ambient temperature?
What should be done if the test vessel of the oil testing equipment is notably colder than ambient temperature?
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What is the significance of checking the gap between test electrodes during oil dielectric strength testing?
What is the significance of checking the gap between test electrodes during oil dielectric strength testing?
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What is the immediate action required after taking the oil sample?
What is the immediate action required after taking the oil sample?
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Why is it important to pour out only a small amount of oil after filling the sample bottle?
Why is it important to pour out only a small amount of oil after filling the sample bottle?
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What should be done with the rinsed oil after preparing the test vessel?
What should be done with the rinsed oil after preparing the test vessel?
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What additional documentation is required when conducting a dielectric strength test on-site?
What additional documentation is required when conducting a dielectric strength test on-site?
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Study Notes
Replacement Intervals for On-load Tap-changers
- On-load tap-changer maintenance includes replacing diverter switch inserts, selector switch inserts, and oil compartment contacts based on operational intervals.
- For OILTAP® M:
- Oil compartment contacts need replacement every 2,000,000 – 2,400,000 operations.
- Diverter switch insert replacement every 800,000 operations.
- Full on-load tap-changer (OLTC) replacement suggested at 4,000,000 operations.
- OILTAP® MS:
- Replacement only necessary during selector maintenance.
- No replacement required when retrofitting to VACUTAP® VM®.
- Maintenance intervals for OILTAP® R and RM are at 800,000 for oil compartment and diverter switch respectively, with OLTC at 4,000,000.
- For VACUTAP® types:
- VACUTAP® VM®: 2,000,000 – 2,400,000 for oil compartment; 1,200,000 for diverter switch; 3,600,000 for OLTC.
- VACUTAP® VRC, VRD, VRE, etc.: 1,200,000 for both oil compartment and diverter switch.
- VACUTAP® VRF I: oil compartment every 300,000, diverter switch every 1,200,000, OLTC at 3,600,000.
Selector Switch Insert Replacement
- Selector switch insert intervals are initiated based on operational counts specific to each on-load tap-changer type.
- ECOTAP® VPD® and VACUTAP® VVS® have no oil compartment contact replacement, yet require OLTC maintenance at 500,000 operations.
- OILTAP® V types necessitate oil compartment replacements at 800,000 with OLTC intervals at 4,000,000.
Maintenance and Service Labeling
- Service labels are mandatory after maintenance performed by certified Premium Service Providers.
- Labels must include the date of maintenance and motor-drive unit's operations counter.
- Previous labels should not be removed; new labels should be placed below existing ones for clarity.
Incident Report Checklist
- Requires comprehensive details about the operator, substation, transformer data, and on-load tap-changer specifics.
- Document the number of operations and last maintenance date.
- Incident details must specify whether it occurred during a tap change operation and the condition of protective devices pre- and post-incident.
General Information for Operators
- Operators must be aware of required maintenance intervals and procedures to ensure efficient operation and safety.
- Knowledge of device interactions and operational impacts can facilitate better maintenance planning and incident responses.### Incident Investigation
- Clarification needed on network switching operations, substations, or environmental impacts (e.g., lightning strikes, short circuits).
- Importance of immediate reporting on actions taken post-incident, such as mechanical tap-change operations or component replacements.
Test Procedures and Standards
- Oil testing carried out to assess reliability and safety, using standards like IEC and ASTM.
- Key parameters in oil testing include:
- Dielectric strength under IEC 156 and ASTM D877 standards.
- Water content in ppm, indicating oil's purity and dielectric properties.
Reporting and Documentation
- Documentation process involves taking photographs of damaged components for record-keeping and analysis.
- Completed incident forms should be returned to pertinent service contacts, emphasizing thorough communication.
Oil Management in Tap-Changers
- Instructions provided for draining oil and managing gases in on-load tap-changers.
- Equipment distinctions:
- Tap-changers may have dedicated pipes or valves for oil drainage, affecting maintenance steps.
- Procedures vary based on equipment configuration, e.g., gas cushion presence.
Safety Protocols
- Extreme caution is emphasized due to the flammable nature of switching oil and the potential accumulation of explosive gases.
- Adequate ventilation and avoidance of ignition sources are crucial during maintenance.
- Specific steps outlined for safely venting gases, draining oil, and handling equipment, including waiting periods to allow gas dissipation post-draining.
Technical Specifications
- Oil conservators and their design must consider thermal expansion and oil displacement due to switched gases.
- Recommendations for oil conservator contents based on insulation levels are crucial to maintain efficiency and safety.
- In-depth understanding of oil behavior under different operational stresses is necessary for effective management and troubleshooting.
Key Definitions
- GIS: Gas-insulated switchgear
- SF6: Sulfur hexafluoride
- SiC: Silicon carbide
- ZnO: Zinc oxide
- OLTC: On-load tap-changer### Oil Content and Tap-Changer Specifications
- Different tap-changer types (C I, C III, D, E, F, G, K) with distinct voltage capacities (20 kV to 220 kV) and their corresponding oil volume specifications.
- V_gas indicates the volume of oil displaced due to switching gases.
- V_OLTC refers to the oil content within the diverter switch oil compartment.
- V_130°C denotes the oil volume expansion at a temperature of 130°C.
- V_delta captures the change in oil volume inside the conservator.
- V_min is the minimum required oil content in the conservator for safe operation.
Mobile Oil Filter Unit OFP 010-SD Overview
- The mobile oil filter unit is crucial for filtering insulating oil and must be checked for completeness before deployment.
- Essential components include hoses, suction tubes, pipe adapter, and operational guides.
- Must carry sufficient oil reserves, measuring devices for dielectric strength, empty barrels, drip pans, waste management materials, and cleaning agents.
Preparations and On-Site Procedures
- Ensure environmental safety by using plastic tarps and drip pans to contain any oil leakage.
- Inspect the mobile oil filter unit for leaks and functionality prior to operation.
- Establish correct hose connections to maintain proper oil flow direction.
Valve Settings for Oil Filtration
- Manual valve operations are needed for different functions including "Bypass", "Filter particles", "Filter particles and moisture", and "Drain oil filter unit".
- Each process requires specific valve configurations to redirect oil flow effectively through appropriate filters.
Handling of Filter Cartridges
- New filters must be installed before starting the filtering process; Fuller's earth should be used in specified bags for particle filtration.
- Fine particle and moisture filters must be changed based on pressure thresholds or water absorption metrics, ensuring oil purity is maintained.
- Care must be taken to avoid humidity exposure during filter storage, and used filters should be packed securely due to the presence of insulating oil residues.
Coarse Filter Maintenance
- The coarse filter requires routine cleaning before each filtering process, when flow rates drop significantly, or before unit removal. Regular maintenance is crucial for optimal performance and oil quality retention.
On-Load Tap-Changers Replacement Intervals
- Replacement of oil compartment contacts not required when retrofitting to VACUTAP® VM® is not possible.
- OILTAP® models (R, RM, G) require oil compartment contacts replacement after 800,000 to 4,000,000 operations.
- VACUTAP® VM® has a replacement interval of 2,000,000 to 2,400,000 operations for oil contacts; 3,600,000 for diverter switch insert.
- VACUTAP® VMS® only replaced during selector maintenance; has 600,000 replacement interval for oil contacts.
- Other VACUTAP® models (VRC, VRD, VRE, VRF, VRG) have intervals of 1,200,000 operations for oil contacts and 3,600,000 for diverter switch insert.
Maintenance and Safety Procedures
- Checking contact wear necessary for VACUTAP® VRS, VRM, VRL®, VRH®, and VRX® models, with a 1,200,000 operational interval.
- Replacement intervals for VACUTAP® VRL I vary based on network and furnace operations, ranging from 300,000 to 600,000 for oil contacts.
- Ensure all auxiliary circuits de-energized before working on on-load tap-changer cover.
- Avoid electrical devices that may cause spark formation during maintenance.
- Must open stop valve and bleeder valve to vent switching gas before opening the tap-changer cover.
Oil Maintenance and Testing Procedures
- For oil sampling, rinse sample bottles and avoid current flow while filling; must be at least 95% filled.
- The dielectric strength of oil tested on-site; use appropriate equipment and follow temperature standards.
- Clean testing equipment thoroughly before use to avoid contamination.
- Insulating materials must be dielectrically tested before commissioning if not already done.
- Cleaning and lacquer application procedure for damaged surfaces includes polishing, cleaning with alcohol, and careful maintenance to ensure effectiveness.
Diagrammatic Reference for Operations
- Pipeline diagrams indicate closed and opened conditions for valves related to filtering and draining oil.
- Clear labeling on valves ensures proper management of oil flow, draining, and filtering systems.
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Explore the key replacement intervals for diverter switch inserts, selector switch inserts, and oil compartment contacts. This quiz covers essential concepts related to maintenance schedules and practices for on-load tap-changers. Perfect for technicians and engineers in the electrical field.