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| Transformer
Service, Inc. |
TSI
was established in 1952, and was one of
the first independent companies to provide
transformer testing, evaluation, field maintenance,
fluid handling & treatment, installation
& disposal and laboratory fluid analytical
services. Our customers include large and
small utilities, industrial plants, commercial
buildings, municipalities, schools, hospitals
and in general any power generator or large
consumer of electric power. Most customers
are located in the eastern half of the US.
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TSI
has an in-house analytical laboratory,
a fleet of mobile fluid purification systems,
tank trailers, and maintenance trucks
that are fully equipped to provide on-site
service and test of transformers and protective
equipment. We also have shop facilities
for reconditioning transformers, switchgear
and circuit breakers, including the ability
to un-tank transformers for forensic investigation
and repair. TSI also has an EPA regulated
Annex III PCB storage facility and the
necessary transporter permits to accommodate
transportation for disposal of equipment
and fluids at any PCB level.
TSI
provides four types of services: (Please
click on a link for more information) |
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Fluid
Sampling:
Transformer insulating fluid is sampled
annually. The samples are analyzed using
gas chromatographs and spectrometers, and
the results of these tests show the types
and amounts of contaminants in the oil and
how they have changed from year to year.
The contaminants are a result of aging,
overheating, leaks or other performance
problems. A test report with graphics showing
trends and maintenance recommendations are
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Field
Service and Fluid Purification:
Items repaired include bushings, connections,
circuit breakers, electrical and electromechanical
assemblies, gaskets, pumps, coolers, fans,
valves and gauges. Fluid degasification
removes moisture, particulate and gaseous
contaminants by pumping oil through a vacuum
filtration system and. The oil purification
process is also used to ensure that all
moisture is purged from a transformer during
installation or relocation. Fuller’s
earth filtration is used to remove acids
and sludge to improve interfacial tension
(IFT), neutral number, power factor and
color. |
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Electrical
Test:
Electrical tests accurately measure these
important values:
a. Insulating value of insulation (DC
Megger)
b. Resistive and Capacitive loss (DC Hipot)
c. Power Factor (tests of transformers
& bushings)
d. Relationship of primary and secondary
voltages (TTR)
e. Trip levels and accuracy of relays
and low, medium and high voltage circuit
breakers
Test results are compared to manufacturers
specifications and/or performance standards
set by NETA, IEEE and NEMA, and establish
a baseline for comparison with future
tests. Repairs or calibration needed to
bring equipment into specification can
be easily identified, and post repair
testing assures that proper corrective
action has been taken.
In
many cases, testing identifies the need
for preventive maintenance and adjustments
that preclude costly repairs, downtime
and failures in the future.
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Installation, Removal
and Disposal:
TSI specifies and procures replacement transformers,
removes and disposes of the customer’s
old transformers, and installs the replacement
transformers. Replaced equipment (regardless
of PCB level) is transported and disposed
of in accordance with local, state and EPA
regulations. |
Emergency
Service and Diagnosis
TSI
has experienced technicians and engineers
on standby 24x7. If you have experienced
a malfunction or failure, call us first
at 603-224-4006. This line is answered
by an operator outside of normal office
hours.
Contact
Transformer Service Inc.
Representative
Engagements
TSI services include
a wide variety of installations, tests, repairs and disposals for
utilities, industrial, educational, health care and other customers.
TSI is accustomed to contracting directly with customers as a prime
contractor, as a member of a group of contractors, or as a subcontractor.
Please
click here for Representative engagements -a new window will
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