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tan delta

tan delta

tan delta

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Hello Engrs
We conducted a tan delta test on a 30MVA, 132/33KV transformer recently using OMICRON CPC 100. At different voltages we had values like -6%, 0.5 % and 23%. What can we deduce from these. Iread that for good insulation the value should be around 0.007%
what does the minus sign imply.

RE: tan delta

There's something severely wrong with the measurements. Those numbers are not plausible at all.
Lots of moisture *could* be a reason. But those numbers are all over the place and indicate bad measurement practice. Or faulty equipment.

Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.

RE: tan delta

I surmise this is a 2 winding unit and what were you measuring as in what were your connections and test set hook-up ?

RE: tan delta

It's quite possible the Omicron instrument is defective. Got a bad Doble last month.

RE: tan delta

I would test the oil moisture too.

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