ABB India Limit ed

Power Technologi es Trai ni ng Cent re

Maneja, Vadodara, India
Phone: +91 265 2604448
Fax: +91 265 2638911
E-Mail: dilip.shah@in.abb.com
www.abb.com/abbuniversity

Course description
INTCV378
Power Transformers Operation & Maintenance
Course goal
The goal of the course is to impart knowledge on
selection, design, manufacturing, testing, installation,
operation and maintenance of Power Transformers
during its life cycle. The course is intended for
engineers from Power Utilities, Power Generation/
transmission companies & industries and
Consultants, responsible for selection,
commissioning, operation and Maintenance of
transformers in power stations and substations.
Learning objectives
Upon undergoing this course, participants will learn:

Power Transformer design & construction
aspects
Critical elements of Power Transformer
manufacturing processes.
Installation, operation & maintenance aspects
Transformer testing-at factory, during
commissioning and diagnostic tests in service
Interpretation of test results
Participant profi le
Electrical Engineers with at least 4 years experience
in Power T & D.
Prerequi si tes
Degree or diploma in engineering,
Topi cs
Power Transformer construction design details
Transformer specifications including oil
specification
Materials used and manufacturing process
Manufacturing Quality Plan
Transformer oil sampling procedure (by syringe
and bottle)
Transformer drying procedure (conventional and
LFH)
Field Quality Plan




Testing of raw materials and factory testing of
final products
Site inspection and erection and commissioning
Trouble shooting
Transformer auxiliaries and their maintenance
Oil handling and processing at site
Transformer/ reactor bushing details, handling
and erection at site
Maintenance and checking of air-cell and
breathers
DOs and DONTs on Transformers/ reactors
Inspection of core, winding, tap changers
Life extension and refurbishment of
Transformers
Economic aspects of replacement of old
transformers
Refurbishment of old Transformers
- Cleaning of core & windings
- Replacement of Gaskets, Touch up the paint
Demonstration of - Core Assembly, Active Part
Assembly, drying, Final Assembly, Testing.
Case study, Q & A
Course type and methods
This is an instructor led seminar with practical
demonstration at training centre switchyard,
manufacturing factory & testing lab. The language of
the course is English.
Course duration
The duration of the course is Five days.





ABB Indi a Limi t ed
Power Technol ogies Traini ng Cent r e
Maneja, Vadodara, India
Phone: +91 265 2604448
Fax: +91 265 2638911
E-Mail: dilip.shah@in.abb.com
www.abb.com/abbuniversity

Course description
INTCV378
Power Transformers Operation & Maintenance

Course Outline




Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Course overview
Pre Training Test
Fundamentals of transformers
Theory on working of
transformers
Effect of stress on electrical
insulation
Design, construction details of
transformers
Doubt Clearing
Evaluation
Transformer accessories,
their importance, testing
and calibration
Materials used in
manufacturing, testing of
raw materials and MQP
Final Testing of
Transformers
Transformer specification
and oil specification and its
significance
Doubt Clearing
Evaluation
Transformer transportation,
preservation failures and analysis
Site Inspection erection and
commissioning of transformers
and reactors
Oil handling and processing,
drying of transformer/ reactor at
site
Demonstration of - Core
Assembly, Active Part Assembly,
drying, Final Assembly, Testing.
Demonstration of Transformer
Accesories


Day 4 Day 5
Evaluation
Transformer bushings,
manufacturing details
Field Quality Plan for
transformers
Refurbishment and life extension
of transformers and reactors
Ecoomic aspects of replacement
of old transformers key factors
Demonstration Bushing
manufacturing plant and testing
Modern trends in the design
and manufacturing of
transformers
DOs and DONTs on
transformers
Transformer troubleshooting
and site maintenance
requirements
On-line and off-line
monitoring devices and
Calibration of monitoring
equipments.
Doubt clearing and
preparation for the test
Final Test and Evaluation