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Maintenance-Free Breather
Reduce
maintenance costs and increase reliability with this silica gel breather
that uses an integrated heater to drive moisture out of the desiccant.
The unit can be quickly and easily installed as a replacement for
conventional breathers. Available from:
Alstom T&D Ltd
Transformers
PO Box 26, Lichfield Road, Stafford ST17 4LN England
Tel: +44 (0) 1785 274939
Fax: +44 (0) 1785 274335
Email:
customerservice.k@tde.alstom.com
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Water Removal System
TRANSEC utilises advanced
molecular sieve technology to continuously remove water from oil and winding
insulation to achieve and maintain a low moisture content within a
transformer thus prolonging the service life. Available from:
Bowden Bros
Ltd
Brickworks House, Spook Hill, N Holmwood, Dorking RH5 4HR
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 743355
Fax: +44 (0) 1306 876768
Email:
transec@bowden-bros.com
Website: www.bowden-bros.com
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Direct Measurement of
Moisture
Using a
capacitive thin film polymer sensor and microprocessor-based transmitter,
the HMP228 provides reliable on-line measurement of moisture-in-oil and
temperature. Rugged and versatile with convenient installation and easy
calibration. From:
Vaisala Ltd
Unit 9, Swan Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7FN
Tel: +44 (0) 1638 576200
Fax: +44 (0) 1638 576240
Email: uksales@vaisala.com
Website: www.vaisala.com
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Envirogel Breather
An economic and
efficient means of controlling the level of moisture entering a transformer.
The condition of the Envirogel desiccant is clearly visible through the
shatterproof, UV-stabilised cylinder where the direction of air flow is
determined by two-way valves. From:
Brownell
Limited
Unit 2, Abbey Rd Industrial Pk, Park Royal, London NW10 7XF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8965 9281
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8965 3239
Email: info@brownell.co.uk
Website: www.envirogel.co.uk
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Desiccant Breathers
Hawke
International offers an extensive range of transformer breathers that are
environmentally friendly, colour-sensitive and cater for a range of
conditions. The robust construction incorporates annular baffles for
efficient use of the gel. Hawke also provide a field dryer unit for
economic reactivation of saturated charges.
Hawke
International
Oxford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL7 0NA
Tel: +44 (0) 161 308 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 161 308 5848
Email: sales@ehawke.com
Website: www.ehawke.com
Hawke International's
official distributor:
Cable
Systems Ltd.
2-4 Gawsworth Court, Risley Rd, Birchwood, Warrington WA3 6NJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1925 852745
Fax: +44 (0) 1925 820803
Email:
johnathan@cablesystems.co.uk
Website: www.cablesystems.co.uk
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Monitoring of Moisture in
Oil
The EE36 series transmitter
is designed for the on-line monitoring of moisture in insulation oil, at
pressures of up to 10bar. A ball valve installation kit is available
Omni
Components
4 Percy Street, Coventry CV1 3BY
Tel: 02476 225757
Fax: 02476 225657
Email:
sales@omni-components.co.uk
Website:
www.omni-components.co.uk
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On-Line
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Fault Gas Monitor
HYDRAN® is the
only field-proven on-line dissolved gas monitor for large power
transformers. Over 17,000 units supplied worldwide. Used by all
major transmission, generation and distribution utilities to manage the life
of their transformer assets. Easy retrofit installation.
Distributed in the UK by:
MW Test Equipment Ltd
Faraday House, 10 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4PJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8661 9963
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8642 4801
Email: sales@faradayhouse.co.uk
Website: www.faradayhouse.net
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Conditioning and Monitoring
Unit - TCM
The TCM from
Fortum is a new and
innovative continuous degassing and de-watering system with unique alarm and
diagnostic features. Hydraulically driven, a vacuum extracts harmful
oxygen and water from the oil whilst the transformer remains on load.
Part of the TransformerCare range of services from:
Fortum, Mill
Square, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RB
Tel: +44 (0) 870 830 4700
Fax: +44 (0) 870 830 4799
Email: andrew.wormington@fortum.com
Website: www.fortum.com
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Conditioning Unit - TCU
The TCU from
Fortum is a new and
innovative degassing, desludging and de-watering system. Combines
electrostatic oil cleaning and vacuum evaporation technologies to remove harmful
influences from the cellulose insulation whilst the transformer is on load.
Part of the TransformerCare range of services from:
Fortum, Mill
Square, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RB
Tel: +44 (0) 870 830 4700
Fax: +44 (0) 870 830 4799
Email: andrew.wormington@fortum.com
Website: www.fortum.com
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Field
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Painting
For the
specialist on-site preparation and protective coating of steel structures of
all types including transformers this long-established and progressive
company is accredited ISO 9002 and affiliated to the major trade
organisations. All work guaranteed.
F.A. Clover
& Son Ltd
Bardolph Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LH
Tel: +44
(0) 20 8948 6321
Fax: +44(0) 20 8948 7307
Email:
contracts@cloverpainting.com
Website: www.cloverpainting.com
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On-site Maintenance and
Repairs
Maintenance,
repairs and refurbishment work undertaken on-site including painting,
regasketting, uprating, erection and installation. Technical support
available. Approved contractor to UK and Dutch utilities as well as
other major clients. Est 1981. ISO 9002
Rosh
Engineering Ltd
Durham Rd, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 2QN
Tel: +44 (0) 191 410 6300
Fax: +44 (0) 191 410 6319
Email: info@rosh.co.uk
Website: www.rosh.co.uk
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Laboratory
Services |
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Oil Analysis
Two well equipped
laboratories operated by experienced staff offer a full range of oil
analysis services including dissolved gases to IEC 567 (stripping method)
furfuraldehyde, oil quality, pcb's etc. Available for emergency work 24hrs a
day, 365 days a year.
Oil Analysis
Services (Midlands) Ltd
Blue Chalet Industrial Park, London Rd, W. Kingsdown TN15 6BQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1474 854450
Fax: +44 (0) 1474 854408
Email: ihbrown@oas-online.co.uk
Website:
www.oas-online.co.uk
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Protection |
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Buchholz Relays
Wide range of gas
and oil operated relays manufactured for the protection of transformers and
tapchangers. Double element version provides alarm and trip functions.
Test kit available for use on-site. Est. 1937 and Quality Assured to
ISO 9001.
P&B Weir
Electrical
Unit 10, Leafield Ind Est, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9SW
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 811449
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 810909
Email: sales@pbweir.com
Website: www.pbweir.com
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Dielectric
Fluids |
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MIDEL 7131
An
environmentally-friendly fire-resistant transformer fluid based on a
synthetic ester. Non toxic and bio-degradable with a very low fire
risk. Approved by major insurance companies. Introduced in 1978
with an extensive service history. BS EN ISO 9001:2000 classified
M&I
Materials Ltd
Hibernia Way, Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0ZD, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 161
864 5422
Fax: +44 (0) 161 864 5444
Email: sales@midel.com
Website: www.midel.com
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