SYNOPSIS
Testing of Insulating Fluids and Diagnostics
It has been estimated that transformer fluids contain 70% of the available diagnostic information for transformers. The challenge is to access and use it effectively. This presentation will cover the insulating fluid tests that are useful for providing a comprehensive assessment of transformer, load tap changer and oil-filled circuit breaker condition and TJ|H2b’s Diagnostic Protocols (Oil): BOA®, TASA® and TCA®

Sampling Techniques and Managing Variation in Sampling
A poorly drawn or contaminated sample can negate the validity of a test result and an even lead to a potential misdiagnosis. Proper sampling techniques to ensure the collection of a representative sample will be discussed.

SF6 Testing and Diagnostics
This section will cover diagnostic information that can be obtained from the analysis of SF6 contaminants and breakdown products. Sampling, handling and processing of SF6 will be included.

BIODATA OF SPEAKER
Herman has over thirty five years of experience in the field of power and distribution transformers with companies including Thomson Electric, Areva and with GE Energy Services as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced systems and technologies applicable to the monitoring and diagnostics of oil-filled power transformers and its components.

He is an active member in the IEEE standards committee, member of Cigre and has co-authored several papers on Monitoring and Diagnostics. He is an accomplished speaker and authority having published several papers and conducted presentations at numerous major industry Conferences Globally, such as IEEE Singapore, IEEE Bangkok, University of Minnesota, Doble Engineering Boston and eea (Electrical Engineers Association) New Zealand winning Best Paper Award in 2010.

His education background was completed with the National Education Corporation 1987 on Electrical and Switchgear, College de Boulongne 1991 Management, McGill University 1994 business management, GE Six Sigma 2002, and the Engineering Institute of Canada for Transformers in 2004.