Case Study 9 | Transformer Oil Filtration
Recharging Transformer Oil at Goro Nickel
At Goro Nickel in New Caledonia, operators used the Lubemaster OS600 to filter and dehydrate transformer oil before transformer installation.
The transformer oil had remained in storage for approximately three years. During this time, moisture and contamination reduced the oil’s dielectric performance.
As a result, the site needed an effective transformer oil filtration solution to restore oil condition and improve dielectric strength.
Transformer Oil Testing Results
Initial testing showed the transformer oil had a dielectric strength of only 22kV.
To improve oil condition, operators circulated 22,000 litres of transformer oil through the Lubemaster OS600 filtration and dehydration system.
After 16 hours of continuous filtration, the dielectric strength increased significantly to 72kV.
These results demonstrated the effectiveness of high-efficiency oil filtration and dehydration in restoring transformer oil performance.
Benefits of Transformer Oil Filtration and Dehydration
Effective transformer oil filtration helps remove moisture and contamination that can reduce insulation performance and transformer reliability.
Key benefits include:
- Removes moisture contamination from transformer oil
- Improves dielectric strength
- Restores oil condition
- Extends transformer oil service life
- Supports transformer reliability
- Reduces contamination-related risks
- Minimizes unnecessary oil replacement
- Improves insulation performance
High-Efficiency Transformer Oil Cleaning Solutions
The Lubemaster OS600 provides high-efficiency filtration and dehydration for transformer oil and industrial lubrication systems.
By removing water contamination and fine particulate matter, the system helps restore oil performance and maintain cleaner operating conditions in critical electrical equipment.