Transformer Oil Testing
Transformer oil tests.
Intertek provides transformer oil analysis and testing on a global basis. The laboratories test for transformer oil purity and chemical composition. Test methods used are IEC, ASTM and other recognized transformer oil analytical procedures. Availability will depend upon location.
| Transformer oil tests: | Transformer oil test methods: |
| Dielectric Breakdown Voltage kV | IEC 60156 |
| Moisture Content ppm wt | IEC 60814 |
| Dielectric Dissipation Factor @ 27 C | IEC 60247 |
| Dielectric Dissipation Factor @ 90 C | IEC 60247 |
| Specific resistance (Resistivity) @ 27 C | IEC 60247 |
| Specific resistance (Resistivity) @ 90 C | IEC 60247 |
| Suspended Particles in Oil | Visual |
| Sediment / Sludge % wt | BS 5730> |
| Interfacial Tension | ASTM D971 |
| Kinematic Viscoity@40°C cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Colour | ASTM D1500 |
| Neutralisation Value mg KOH/g | ASTM D974 |
| Flash Point ° C | ASTM D92 |
| Pour Point ° C | ASTM D97 |
| Particle Count (NAS 1638, ISO 4406) micro; m | Automatic Particle Counter |
| Dissolved Gas Analysis | ASTM D3612-C |
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