How to read transformer conservator level gauge
How to read transformer conservator level gauge
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Can someone tell me how to properly read a gauge for oil level in a transformer conservator tank that is marked by degree temp Celsius.
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How to read transformer conservator level gauge
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RE: How to read transformer conservator level gauge
The xfmr nameplate will generally state how much expansion / deg c is expected.
RE: How to read transformer conservator level gauge
The reference markings on the face should somewhat correspond to the 26Q, top oil temperature indicator.
Some guages will have smaller "Tick" marks above and below the 20 or 25 deg mark. These are usally a value of 5 deg C for the smaller marks and 10 deg for the larger. The markings will vary between vendors. I'd refer to the vendors cut sheets in the operations manual that came with the transformer for detailed information on your guage.
Just keep in mind that the level guage is not a direct reading of the units temperature but more of a reference point to it's oil level as a result of it's Temperature.
This level will change with the units temperature or ambient if the unit has been offline for some time. Low level alarms in sub zero climates can happen.
There's several vendors who make level guages..ie Qualitrol, Messko, Orto to name a few.
Here's some links to their products:
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http://www.ortodemexico.com/english/products.htm
Hope that helped you out some.
RE: How to read transformer conservator level gauge
RE: How to read transformer conservator level gauge
Some manufcaturers mark only as Empty, 1/4,half,3/4,full-then you have to find out the range of temp Min to max that may occur in service and then decide appropriate level.
Some more sources for oil level gauges:
http://www.viatin.com/
www.sukrutudyog.com