Local WA business Ascend Reconditions its First Transformers in W.A.

01 Open Lid Oil Filled Transformer

4 December 2017 in Transformers

Local WA business Ascend Reconditions its First Transformers in W.A.

Ascend is a local Western Australia owned and operated business with its head office in Malaga, WA.

Ascend’s client had immediate requirements for two 315kVA, Dyn1, 22KV-440, three phase transformers.  Ascend procured the required materials through its own supply chain, and successfully delivered the transformers on budget and 50% earlier than the client’s expectations.

These particular transformers are oil-filled, so as a first step the oil had to be drained as shown below.

01 Open Lid Oil Filled Transformer

Transformer Drained

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the oil is drained, the units were detanked and cleaned to eliminate any possible sources of contamination.

Transformer Detank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The units were then completely rewired internally.

Rewire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To reduce moisture, Ascend oven dried and vacuumed the transformers, prior to filling with oil and testing to ensure the high quality operation.

Ascend’s testing capabilities include:

  1. Ratio test
  2. Winding Resistance Test
  3. Insulation test
  4. Induced overvoltage withstand
  5. Oil tests

Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ascend then fitted the repainted cabinet, installed fuse links and isolator links and earthing, ready for Quality Assurance check and dispatch.

Fit Cabinet and Fuses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After delivery, the transformers were inspected by the clients engineers, who were pleased and impressed at the efficiency and quality of the refurbished transformers.

Western Power Transformer Delivery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To continue to provide an efficient business in Western Australia, Ascend locally stocks transformer bushings, insulators, cover-guards, FR3 oil, shrouds, cables & lugs, paint and much more.  Should you require any transformer parts, please contact us on 08 9209 3065 and there is a good chance we have it in stock!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testing Equipment

In addition to testing facilities, Ascend also has (for hire with or without a technician):

1. METREL MI3280 Transformer Analyser:
• Turns Ratio of single & 3 phase transformers
• Phase Deviation between HV & LV windings
• Excitation Current
• Winding Resistance of single/3 phase transformers
• Colour Touch Screen LCD Display with Menu
• ES Manager Software for Creating Test Structures, downloading results and
reports
• Bluetooth comms
• Autotest sequences and built in help screens
• User manual and Calibration Certificate
• Li-ION Batteries for portability

2. METREL MI3210 10KV Insulation Tester

The MI3210 is an Automated 50V to 10KV Insulation tester with a Graphical
Display showing insulation over time. Features and benefits:
• Insulation resistance and withstanding voltage tests to 20 Tera Ohm
• Diagnostic PI, DAR and DD Tests
• Step Voltage Tests
• Voltage and frequency measurement
• Voltage adjustable in 50 & 100V Steps
• Programmable Timer and Capaciatnce measurement
• Automatic discharge at completion of test
• Guard terminal and HV breakdown detection
• HVLink Pro Software for downloading, analysing and test reports
• Shielded 2m HV Lead Set with Clips
• 3.4Ahr Sealed Lead Acid Battery or Mains operation
• CAT4/600V and High EM Interference protection
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3. MEGGER MLR10 Leakage Reactance Tester:
This unit uses the MLR10 Software and a PCLaptop to display all measurements
and store results for reports.
• Measures short circuit impedance of single/3 phase transformers
• Automatically measures and displays test current and voltage
• Automatically measures & displays watts, tan delta, inductance,
reactance, resistance, impedance, delta X & Z in %
• 15m Output Lead Set and 4.6m Ground Cable in Canvas Bag
• USB Cable & MLR10 Software

3 August 2017 in Parts, Transformers, Western Power

Ascend now stocks transformer parts in Malaga

Ascend now stocks transformer components and equipment at their premises in Malaga.

This is in line with our customer centric philosophy: to be able to quickly and efficiently respond to our customer’s needs.

Ascend currently stocks over $1M in transformer parts, motors, busbars and earth bars, insulators, filtration, accessories, fuses and more all at our two local Malaga facilities.

Ascend can provide transformer repairs and servicing, installation, design, transportation, storage and packing, supervision, storage, testing (inc DGA and SFRA), functional testing of accessories and more.

Some of our stock at our Malaga facilities includes:

Transformer housing, cabinets, and bunding(supply and design options)

We stock common transformer cabinets, and can manufacture custom housing locally and as required.

Transformer Cabinets

Cables and leads (on drum or made to requirements), busbars, insulators and other components

   

Stickers (standard and custom)

Ascend also provides comprehensive transformer services click here to see more

Contact us for any requirements 08 9209 3065 or admin@ascendelectrical.com.au

15 July 2017 in Transformers, Western Power

Transformer Experts Providing Custom Solutions

Perth based Ascend Controls and Electrical Services has completed specialist transformer work customising transformers to meet client’s requirements.

To start, Ascend manufactured cabinets to accommodate the new designs, then our four transformer technicians (two experienced transformer technicians plus two qualified electrical contractors) got to work modifying the internal electrics.

Once done, Ascend placed the new transformer cabinets in situ then performed appropriate testing and reports.

After a rigorous assessment from the client’s engineers, Ascend’s work on these transformers was completed without punch-list items, whilst providing a prompt and efficient service at a competitive cost.

Ascend maintains a low overhead and streamlined structure, whilst employing seasoned and qualified expert technicians, giving our clients a prompt and professional service.

Ascend Controls and Electrical Services is an Australian owned and operated electrical contractor with a mission to optimise the operational performance and reliability of client’s electrical systems, operations, and products.

Ascend has capabilities to:

  • carry out maintenance and repairs
  • change out damaged bushings
  • design, supply and install transformers (oil filled and dry type)
  • provide oil testing (Dissolved Gas Analysis) and reports
  • safely transport and store transformers

For a full list of our services click here: http://ascendelectrical.com.au/transformers/

Contact admin@ascendelectrical.com.au or +1300 441 494 for all your transformer requirements, or visit us at 18 Crocker Drive, Malaga.

Ascend Controls and Electrical Services – Optimal Energy