Transformer Oil Testing Services SS-260020346
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AI-generated · Oct 30, 2025Provide experienced personnel to inspect transformers and collect oil samples from PPPL’s oil-filled transformers at a mutually agreed time. The subcontractor must supply sampling containers and transport the samples to the contractor’s laboratory, with these costs included in the pricing schedule. Most samples will be mineral oil; silicone and bio-based oils will be identified in the sampling plan or on individual samples, and transformers requiring these analyses will be identified by the PTR. Alternate ASTM methods may be used for analyses as allowed by the SOW.
Oil screen analyses include: Neutralization Number (ASTM D 974), Interfacial Tension (ASTM D 971), Relative Density (ASTM D 1298), Color (ASTM D 1500), Visual Examination (ASTM D 1524), and Dielectric Breakdown Voltage (ASTM D 877). Moisture in oil (ASTM D 1533). Dissolved Gas Analysis includes Dissolved Gas Sampling (ASTM D 3613) and Gas Chromatography (ASTM D 3612). Discretionary analyses may include Oxidation Inhibitor (ASTM D 2668), Liquid Power Factor (ASTM D 924), Furan Content (ASTM D 5837), and Metals in Oil (ASTM D 3635). Sample remains may be disposed of six months after analysis.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is searching for a qulaified contractor to perform the following services Subcontractor shall perform the following tasks and provide associated documentation. 5.1.1 Provide experienced personnel to inspect transformers and take required samples from oil filled transformers at PPPL at a mutually agreed upon time. All sampling containers and transport to subcontractors analyses facilities shall be provided by the subcontractor and include in the pricing schedule. 5.1.2 Perform appropriate analyses of oil samples in subcontractor s laboratory. Most samples will be mineral oil. Silicone and bio-based oils will be identified in the sampling plan (if part of routine analyses) or on individual samples. Transformers requiring these analyses will be identified by the PTR. Subcontractor may use alternate ASTM methods to those called out in the SOW. 1. Oil Screen Analyses shall include the following. Analysis ASTM Standard a. Neutralization Number ASTM D 974 b. Interfacial Tension (IFT) ASTM D 971 c. Relative Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D 1298 d. Color ASTM D 1500 PWR-SOW-056, Rev 2 PAGE 3 of 7 e. Visual Examination ASTM D 1524 f. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ASTM D 877 2. Moisture in Oil Analysis ASTM Standard a. Moisture in Oil ASTM D 1533 3. Dissolved Gas Analysis Analysis ASTM Standard a. Dissolved Gas Sampling ASTM D 3613 b. Analysis by Gas Chromatography ASTM D 3612 4. Discretionary Analyses Subcontractor shall also offer other analyses on a sample by sample basis, including the following. Analysis ASTM Standard a. Oxidation Inhibitor ASTM D 2668 b. Liquid Power Factor ASTM D 924 c. Furan Content ASTM D 5837 d. Metals in Oil ASTM D 3635 5.1.3 Subcontractor may properly dispose of sample remains 6 months after analysis.
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