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DGA Test Result REFERENCE

The dissolved gas test results for a 2000 kVA transformer show high levels of combustible gases including methane, ethane and hydrogen, indicating electrical faults such as partial discharge or low level arcing. The test results fall under Condition 3, requiring immediate re-sampling and potential outage due to the risk of failure.

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DGA Test Result REFERENCE

The dissolved gas test results for a 2000 kVA transformer show high levels of combustible gases including methane, ethane and hydrogen, indicating electrical faults such as partial discharge or low level arcing. The test results fall under Condition 3, requiring immediate re-sampling and potential outage due to the risk of failure.

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1.

DISSOLVED GAS TEST RESULTS

TR ID: TR-1
TR Serial No.: P103082
TR Rating: 2000 kVA; 34500/240Y-139V
Manufacturer: GE Electrical

Laboratory Results:

Note: Interpretation and diagnosis using mineral oil.


Dissolved Gas Results – ASTM D 3612
KEY GASES Feb 09, 2023 (ppm) REMARKS
* Hydrogen (H2) 1905 Condition 4
* Methane (CH4) 420 Condition 3
* Ethane (C2H6) 171 Condition 3
* Ethylene (C2H4) 2 Condition 1
* Acetylene (C2H2) 0 Condition 1
* Carbon Monoxide (CO) 37 Condition 1
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 1282 Condition 1
Nitrogen (N2) 47882 ---
Oxygen (O2) 24864 ---
Total Diss. Comb. Gas (TDCG) 2535 Condition 3
Total Gas Content 76563
Reference: IEEE C57.104-2008: Evaluation using Dissolved Gas
*Combustible Gases
Concentration Limits (See III. Reference and Guidelines Table#1)

Analysis:

The TDCG falls under Condition 3 which indicates a high level of decomposition combustible
gas level. In addition, individual gasses of Methane (CH4) and Ethane (C2H6) are under Condition
3 also Hydrogen (H2) full under Condition 4. This indicates Electrical fault –Low intensity
discharge such as partial discharge and very low level intermittent arcing.

Recommendation:

1. Oil degasification is recommended, Also Quarterly oil sampling for DGA is suggested to
monitoring the build-up of combustible gasses. Monitoring of insulation resistance in the
next preventive maintenance. As per IEEE C57.104-2008, yearly oil sampling for DGA is
needed.
III. REFFERENCES & GUIDELINES

Table 1. Dissolve Gas Concentrations Limits (in ppm)

Status H2 CH4 C2H2 C2H4 C2H6 CO CO2 TDCG

Co Condition 1 100 120 1 50 65 350 2500 720

Condition 2 101-700 121-400 2-9 51-100 66-100 351-570 2500-4000 721-1920

Condition 3 701-1800 401-1000 10-35 101-200 101-150 571-1400 4001- 1921-4630


10000
Condition 4 > 1800 > 1000 > 35 > 200 > 150 > 1400 > 10000 > 4630

Reference: IEEE C57.104-2008 (Evaluation of Transformer Condition Using Individual and


TDCG Concentrations)

Evaluation Using Dissolve Gas Concentrations Limits Table # 1

Condition 1 -TDCG below this level indicates the transformer is operating satisfactorily. Any
individual combustible gas exceeding specified levels should prompt additional
investigation.

Condition 2 - TDCG within this range indicates greater than normal combustible gas level.
Any individual combustible gas exceeding specified level should prompt
additional investigation. Conduct re-sampling for trending.

Condition 3 - TDCG within this range indicates a high level of decomposition. Any individual
combustible gas exceeding specified level should prompt additional investigation.
Conduct immediate re-sampling for trending, faults are possibly present.

Condition 4 - TDCG within this range indicates excessive decomposition. Continued operation
should result in failure of transformer. Proceed immediately re-sampling with
caution.
Table 2. Actions Based on TDCG

Sampling Intervals and Operating Procedures


TDCG TDCG for Gas Generation Rates
Levels Rates
(ppm) (ppm/day) Sampling Operating Procedures
Interval
>30 Daily Consider removal from
10-30 Daily service. Advise manufacturer.
Exercise extreme caution.
Analyze for individual gases.
Condition 4 >4630
Plan outage.
<10 Weekly Advise manufacturer.

>30 Weekly Exercise extreme caution.


1921- Analyze for individual gases.
Condition 3 10-30 Weekly
4630 Plan outage.
<10 Monthly Advise manufacturer.
>30 Monthly Exercise caution.
Condition 2 721-1920 10-30 Monthly Analyze for individual gases.
Determine load dependence.
<10 Quarterly
Exercise caution.
Analyze for individual gases.
>30 Monthly Determine load dependence.
Condition 1 ≤720

10-30 Quarterly
Continue normal operation.
<10 Annual
Reference: IEEE Std C57.104-2008 p12

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