Maintenance Schedule of Secondary (Substation) Distribution Transformers Conventional Transformer Clearing of bushings and external surface of tank cooling

pipes Checking of oil levels in the conservator and gauge glass Checking of Silica gel in the breather and replacement if necessary Checking of H.G Fuses and LT. Fuses and renewing with correct gauges if necessary Checking of vent pipe diaphragm Checking of loose terminal connections if any and tightening the same Checking for any oil leaks and rectification (including replacement of oil seals if required) Monthly At the time of other checks Monthly not necessary Monthly not necessary Monthly not necessary As and when necessary As and when necessary CSP Distribution Transformer

As and When necessary Replacement of oil seals does not arise as there is no breather. The transformer is hermetically sealed and ingress of air & moisture affecting oil is ruled out. The CSP Transformer method of optimizing As and when necessary

Tanking tong tester reading during peak load hours and remedial action whenever load exceeds 80% rated capacity Quarterly

loading of individual transformers relies upon the information provided by the signal light. Normally the signal light is calibrated to operate when the temperatures effect of the instantaneous load current plus the steady state oil temperatures as above 80 percent of the value which will trip open the circuit breaker.

Noting down the neutral currents and load balancing in all the three phases Measurement of IR Half yearly Half yearly Quarterly Quarterly

Values Testing of Oil for 8DV and acidity Checking of Surge Arrester and replacement if required Measurement of earth resistance, checking of earthing system, and rectification if required Overhaul of transformer once in 5 years once in 5 years Half yearly Half yearly Quarterly Preferably before monsoon Preferably before monsoon Not necessary

Conclusion CSP technology has paved the way to high performance distribution transformers and better distribution system management.