Insulating Fluid Sampling Training Course
Powertech Labs Inc. offers a training course on Insulating Fluid Sampling. We have combined our extensive experience and knowledge into an easy to understand package. The course discusses the basics of insulating fluids and sampling. This three-hour course is offered at a BC Hydro site or at Powertech. Contact us for the next course location and date.
Who Should Take This Course
Substation maintenance electricians and field personnel.
Benefits of This Course
- Understand the reasons behind taking samples
- Use correct sampling procedure to ensure receiving proper results
Course Modules
Module 1. Insulating Oil Fundamentals and Sampling
- Insulation system fundamentals
- Types and compositions of oil
- Oil specifications
- Introduction to sampling
- Sampling procedures
- Precautions and basic sources of contamination
- Sampling in a syringe for gas in oil analysis
- Sampling in a quart for oil analysis
- Sampling oil for furans and paper insulation for degree of polymerization
- Sampling for other specialized oil tests
Module 2. SF6 Fundamentals and Sampling
- History of SF6 Use
- Properties of SF6
- Specifications for new and in-service SF6
- Composition and effect of common impurities on GIS performance
- Introduction to sampling, sample container, handling & shipping,
- Sampling procedures from live equipment