Transformer Testing

For confirming the specifications and performances of an electrical power transformer it has to go through numbers of testing procedures. Some tests are done at manufacturer premises before delivering the transformer. Mainly two types of transformer testing are done at manufacturer premises- type test of transformer and routine test of transformer. In addition to that some transformer tests are also carried out at the consumer site before commissioning and also periodically in regular and emergency basis through out its service life.

Type of Transformer Testing

Tests done at factory

1. Type tests

2. Routine tests

3. Special tests

Type Test of Transformer

To prove that the transformer meets customer’s specifications and design expectations, the transformer has to go through different testing procedures in manufacturer premises. Some transformer tests are carried out for confirming the basic design expectation of that transformer. These tests are done mainly in a prototype unit not in all manufactured units in a lot. Type test of transformer confirms main and basic design criteria of a production lot.

outine Tests of Transformer

Routine tests of transformer is mainly for confirming the operational performance of the individual unit in a production lot. Routine tests are carried out on every unit manufactured.

Special Tests of Transformer

Special tests of transformer is done as per customer requirement to obtain information useful to the user during operation or maintenance of the transformer.