Transformer Oil Treatment Plant Enhancing Transformer Performance

Description | Transformer Oil Treatment Plant Enhancing Transformer Performance and Cost Efficiency

Transformers are critical components in power transmission and distribution systems, ensuring the efficient transfer of electricity across various voltage levels. To maintain their reliability and longevity, transformer oil plays a vital role as an insulating and cooling medium. However, over time, transformer oil can degrade due to contamination, moisture, and oxidation, leading to reduced performance and potential failure of the transformer. This is where a Transformer Oil Treatment Plant comes into play. This specialized equipment is designed to purify, regenerate, and maintain transformer oil, ensuring optimal transformer performance and extending its service life.

A Transformer Oil Treatment Plant is an indispensable tool for maintaining the health and efficiency of transformers across all voltage levels. By purifying and regenerating transformer oil, it enhances the performance and longevity of transformers while delivering significant cost savings for substations. In an era where reliability and sustainability are paramount, investing in a Transformer Oil Treatment Plant is a smart decision for any power utility or industrial facility.

Applications Across Different Voltage Levels:

Transformer Oil Treatment Plants are versatile and can be used for transformers operating at various voltage levels, from low-voltage distribution transformers to high-voltage transmission transformers.

• Low-Voltage Transformers (up to 33 kV):
  For smaller transformers, the treatment plant ensures the oil remains free from contaminants and moisture, which is critical for maintaining insulation integrity and preventing failures in localized power distribution networks.

• Medium-Voltage Transformers (33 kV to 132 kV):
  In medium-voltage applications, the treatment plant helps extend the life of transformers used in industrial facilities and regional power grids, where reliability is essential.

• High-Voltage Transformers (above 132 kV):
  High-voltage transformers are the backbone of national power grids. The treatment plant ensures the oil maintains its dielectric strength and thermal conductivity, which are crucial for preventing catastrophic failures in high-stakes environments.

PureTech Design | Transformer Oil Treatment Plant

A Transformer Oil Treatment Plant is a sophisticated system comprising several key components, each serving a specific function to ensure the effective treatment of transformer oil. The main components include:

1. Oil Purification Unit:
   This unit removes solid impurities, sludge, and particulate matter from the oil. It typically includes filters and centrifuges that separate contaminants, ensuring the oil remains clean and free from debris that could compromise insulation.

2. Dehydration Unit:
   Moisture is one of the most harmful contaminants in transformer oil, as it reduces dielectric strength and accelerates aging. The dehydration unit uses vacuum drying or coalescing techniques to remove water content from the oil.

3. Degassing Unit:
   Dissolved gases, such as oxygen and nitrogen, can lead to oxidation and reduced insulation properties. The degassing unit employs vacuum technology to extract these gases, improving the oil's dielectric properties.

4. Filtration System:
   High-precision filters are used to remove fine particles and residual contaminants, ensuring the oil meets the required purity standards.

5. Heating System:
   Controlled heating is applied to reduce the oil's viscosity, making it easier to remove moisture and contaminants during the purification process.

6. Control Panel:
   The plant is equipped with an automated control system that monitors and regulates the treatment process, ensuring consistent and efficient operation.

Operation | Transformer Oil Treatment Plant

Performance | Transformer Oil Treatment Plant

• Improvement of transformer oil dielectric strength breakdown voltage from 20 KV to above 75 KV.

• Removal of moisture from 100 ppm to below 5 ppm after vacuum dehydration.

• Removal of gases from 10% to below 0.1% after vacuum degassing.

• Filtering capacity: Max. particle size less than 1~5 micron in the filtered oil, 3-stages filtering elements.

• Improving Transformer Service Life :The primary benefit of a Transformer Oil Treatment Plant is its ability to significantly extend the service life of transformers. By removing contaminants, moisture, and gases, the plant ensures that the oil retains its insulating and cooling properties. This, in turn, reduces the risk of insulation breakdown, overheating, and other issues that can lead to transformer failure. Regular oil treatment also minimizes the need for costly repairs or replacements, ensuring transformers operate efficiently for decades.

• Cost Savings for Substations

Investing in a Transformer Oil Treatment Plant can lead to substantial cost savings for substations. Here’s how:

1. Reduced Maintenance Costs:
   Clean and well-maintained oil reduces the frequency of transformer maintenance, lowering labor and material costs.

2. Extended Transformer Life:
   By preventing oil degradation, the treatment plant delays the need for transformer replacements, which can be a significant capital expense.

3. Improved Efficiency:
   Treated oil ensures optimal transformer performance, reducing energy losses and improving the overall efficiency of the power distribution system.

4. Prevention of Costly Failures:
   Transformer failures can result in expensive downtime and repairs. The treatment plant mitigates this risk by maintaining oil quality and preventing unexpected breakdowns.

5. Environmental Benefits:
   By regenerating and reusing transformer oil, the treatment plant reduces the need for new oil, contributing to cost savings and environmental sustainability.

Specifications| Transformer Oil Treatment Plant

Machine Parameter	Item		Unit	DVOP-30	DVOP-50	DVOP-75	DVOP-100	DVOP-150	DVOP-200	DVOP-300
	Flow rate		liters/hour	1800	3000	4500	6000	9000	12000	18000
	Vacuum degree		Mpa	(-0.08) ~ (-0.099)
	Working pressure		Mpa	≤ 0.3
	Temperature range		℃	40 ~ 80
	Power supply			380Volts, 50Hz, 3Phase (Or customized)
	Heating power		kw	24	30	48	60	90	120	130
	Total power		kw	26	34	54	68	100	135	146
	Inlet/outlet diameter		mm	32	32	44	44	50	58	65
	Size	Length	mm	1250	1350	1550	1800	2000	2100	2300
		Width	mm	900	1000	1150	1400	1750	1850	2000
		Height	mm	1450	1500	1700	1750	1800	2250	2300
	Weight		kg	500	600	800	1100	1300	1900	2300
Oil index after purification	Breakdown voltage		kV	≥75 (Spherical electrodes)
	Water content		ppm	≤5
	Gas content		%	≤0.1
	Filtering accuracy		micron	1

Scope of Supply| Transformer Oil Treatment Plant

• Base frame

• Coarse oil filter (pre filter)

• Electric heater

• Degassing chamber (level sensor, etc.)

• Oil pump

• Fine filter

• Vacuum pump and vacuum booster pump

• Foam control

• Measuring gauges and instrumentation

• Valves and hoses

• Transformer evacuation connection

• Electric control cabinet

ADDITIONAL FEATURES ON REQUEST:

* PLC and HMI Control Panel and automation (automatic defoaming, automatic oil pump start/off, working modes switch, etc.)

* Online monitoring tester of moisture content (ppm)

* Online digital pirani gauge

* The machine size and weight can be changed slightly as per your requirements.