Transformer Specification, Purchase and Life Management
This course is designed for tradespeople, technicians, engineers and project managers who are responsible for undertaking or managing all aspects of transformer life management from specification to end-of-life management including procurement, transport, installation, commissioning, monitoring, maintenance and repair. The course outline provides a summary of course content that can be adapted to suit specific attendee requirements.
Transformer Specification, Purchase and Life Management is a two-day, instructor-led classroom course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11–12 November 2026. It follows the transformer lifecycle from specification and supplier selection through transport, commissioning, condition monitoring, maintenance and repair.
What You Will Learn
- Review transformer specifications, supplier assessments, factory audits and acceptance checks.
- Identify transport, installation and commissioning considerations covered in the course.
- Explain how temperature, moisture and oxygen affect insulation and transformer life management.
- Review oil sampling, dissolved gas analysis, leak management and contractor assessment.
Upcoming Sessions
- 11–12 November 2026 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
- 23–24 June 2027 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
- 4–5 October 2027 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.
Course Outline
Transformer Specification and Procurement
- Includes preparation of Specification
- Selection of accessories including on-line monitoring
- Selecting a supplier including factory audits and proposed design review
- After Order design review, factory audits, hold-points and witness of factory testing
- Acceptance for delivery
Transformer transport, installation and commissioning
- Modes of transport
- Preparing the transformer and accessories for transport
- Vacuum & fluid processing, pressure testing and vacuum leak rate testing
- Recommended processes for different voltage classes of transformer including equipment specification
- Avoiding infant transformer failure – the first 12 months
An overview of transformer life-time management, including understanding and managing cellulose insulation
- Factors that influence transformer life management including temperature, water and oxygen and how to minimise their deleterious impact
- Understanding pressure and vacuum
- Maintenance and inspection scheduling including oil sampling and testing
Moisture removal from transformers
- Recommended processes and equipment required to remove and manage moisture for transformers of different voltage classes
Leak prevention, management and repair
- Includes temporary and permanent repair of leaks, selection and use of appropriate materials and their correct application
Transformers insulating fluids and using fluids as a diagnostic tool
- A short history of insulating fluids for transformers
- Oil sampling and recommended tests
- Understanding oil sample test results including DGA for transformers and OLTC’s
Managing Contractors and Service Providers
- Audit of skills and experience
- Check of quality and safety systems including procedures and work instructions
- Reference checks
- Audit of equipment and testing of performance
*All information provided is based on international standards and technical brochures produced by CIGRE, IEEE and IEC plus world-wide experience gathered over many decades.
Who Should Attend
Electrical Engineers (HV/EHV, Substation, Power Systems), Transformer Specification Engineers, Design Engineers, Power System Engineers, Transmission & Distribution Utility Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, Condition Monitoring Specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Transformer Specification course?
The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11–12 November 2026 as a face-to-face classroom course. Later published sessions are listed on this page.
Does the course cover transformer procurement?
Yes. The outline includes specification preparation, accessory selection, supplier selection, factory audits, design reviews, factory testing and acceptance for delivery.
Does it cover maintenance as well as purchasing?
Yes. Topics extend to insulation life management, moisture removal, leak prevention and repair, oil sampling, dissolved gas analysis and assessment of service providers.
Who is this transformer training intended for?
Electrical Engineers (HV/EHV, Substation, Power Systems), Transformer Specification Engineers, Design Engineers, Power System Engineers, Transmission & Distribution Utility Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, Condition Monitoring Specialists
Can the course be delivered for our company?
In-house delivery can be requested separately for a team. Contact StratEnergy to discuss the scope, delivery arrangements and availability.
How do I request registration details?
Use the course enquiry form or email register@stratenergy.com.ph with the course name and preferred dates. Alita Perez can assist at alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph.
Can I nominate a substitute?
Yes. A registered participant may be replaced by a colleague at no additional cost — just email the substitute's details to register@stratenergy.com.ph before the course starts.