All About Gates
Tank work is performed in this gate
Gate 5A Core, Tank, and Accessories
They come in different sizes and can be classified as HV, LV and Neutral. Its an insulating structure that facilitates the passage of an energized, current carrying conductor through the grounded tank of the transformer.
Bushings
This test is used to measure the integrity of electrical insulation
Insulation resistance
When there is a defect, one of these forms must be completed
QCR Form
This type of lock washer is used inside of a transformer
Belleville
Top yoke stacking is performed in this gate
Gate 5B Core and Coil Assembly
This component is fastened to the transformer tank wall and contains key information needed for repairs, including weights and ratings.
Nameplate
BIL stands for this
Basic Impulse Level
Labels and tags are used for this purpose
Identify customer parts/ property
After torquing we must do what
Mark the hardware
PCB testing is done in this gate
Gate 2 Receiving
A device that changes a very high electrical current into a small, safe, and easy-to-measure current
Current Transformer (CT)
Oil samples are collected to perform this test
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
The operational temperature of a transformer
60 - 75 degrees
This type of hardware and can only be used once
Nylock
Lead testing is performed in this gate
Gate 2 Receiving
These devices are designed to relieve pressures that exceed tank limits
Pressure Relief Device
This test is performed on winding conductor
Continuity
Pressboard is a type of this
Insulation
This type of hardware can be identified by 3 equally spaced radial lines
Imperial
We package accessories for shipping in this gate
Gate 9 Shipping
These are made from high-grade, grain- oriented silicon steel. For low loss step-lap designs, the steel is sized and scribed, then precision cut and stacked.
Cores
All test equipment must bear one of these labels
Calibration tag
This a an approved marker
Blue sharpie
Lead free pencil
8.8 is an example of this type of hardware marking
Metric