Transformer Oil Gas Analysis

Transformer Oil Gas Analysis

Analysis of the dissolved gases in transformer insulation and cooling oil is critical to ensuring the safety and longevity of the electronics in which they are used. Over time, thermal and electrical stresses cause the formation of various gases dissolved within the oil.

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Shimadzu offers a System GC compliant with ASTM D 3612 Method B (oil stripper sampling) or ASTM D 3612 Method C (headspace sampling). The GC-2014 system is also available for some applications.

TOGAS system lineup

System 220-90249-24 220-94925-30 220-94736-00
Reference Methods ASTM D 3612B ASTM D 3612C ASTM D 3612C
Detector TCD, MTN/FID TCD, MTN/FID TCD, MTN/FID, PDHID
Target Compounds H2, O2, N2, CH4, CO, CO2, C2 in transformer oil H2, O2, N2, CH4, CO, CO2, C2, C3, C4, methanol in transformer oil H2, O2, N2, CH4, CO, CO2, C2C3C4 in transformer oil
Analysis Time 23 minutes 15 minutes 27 minutes

GC-2014 system is also available for some applications.