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Transformer Demagnetizing Procedure

The document provides a procedure for demagnetizing a transformer core, which involves identifying the pair of bushings with the highest exciting current and connecting jumper cables between them and a 12V battery. The procedure specifies successively applying DC current of changing polarity for diminishing time periods, from 120 seconds down to 5 seconds. Personal protective equipment should be worn during the process, which is intended to reduce any residual magnetism in the transformer core.

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Transformer Demagnetizing Procedure

The document provides a procedure for demagnetizing a transformer core, which involves identifying the pair of bushings with the highest exciting current and connecting jumper cables between them and a 12V battery. The procedure specifies successively applying DC current of changing polarity for diminishing time periods, from 120 seconds down to 5 seconds. Personal protective equipment should be worn during the process, which is intended to reduce any residual magnetism in the transformer core.

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Apparatus Maintenance and Power Management


for Energy Delivery

Transformer
Core De-Magnetizing
Procedure

Transformer Core Demagnetization Procedure

 Wear protective eye wear, gloves and clothes.


 Identify which pair of bushings have the highest
exciting current.
 Connect the jumpers to the battery first and then the
bushings. Do not short the cables.
 Connect the 12 VDC to the pair of bushings that
exhibit the highest exciting current.
 The demagnetization is done by successively
applying the DC with a different polarity at each
connection

Transformer Core Demagnetization Procedure

 Disconnect one cable at the bushing to release the


connection. An arc will be produced.
 Change the polarity at the battery or the bushings
after the circuit has been disconnected.
 Use diminishing amounts of time for each
connection. Start at 120 seconds, then reduce by 15
seconds until 15 seconds, then do 10 and 5 seconds.
 Perform the exciting current tests again after this
procedure is completed.

Transformer Core Demagnetization Procedure

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X1

H2

X2

H3

X3

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12V

Successful Transformer Core Demagnetization

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