Peek into the October Edition of Transformers Magazine!
BARRY MENZIES: TRANSFORMER SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT, BUT ARE WE ACTING ON IT?
BARRY MENZIES: TRANSFORMER SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT, BUT ARE WE ACTING ON IT?
Transformers insulated by mineral oil are particularly at risk since mineral oil fires burn intensely and are notoriously difficult to control
From the inconvenient to the catastrophic, a transformer failure can mean anything from a slight glitch to months of business disruption. We bring you an article by Barry Menzies where he discusses which transformers are particularly at risk and how to mitigate those risks. The safety of the transformer will ensure workers’ safety as well as the reliable continuation of the business.
Safety of the transformers is of great importance for the reliable electrical power supply and business operation. Some transformers, like transformers with mineral oil, are at higher risk. Mitigation of the risks of the transformer asset is a very important topic that requires physical, engineering knowledge, the use of advanced monitoring and condition assessment technologies. The right decisions can increase the safety of the transformers but also ensure workers’ safety as well as the reliable continuation of the business.
Keywords: decision-making, mitigation, risk management, risks
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