OVER VIEW

Transformer and circuit breaker insulating oils present their own set of unique problems for business.  Most Oil analysis facilities are not up to the task of providing accurate, reliable results when testing these fluids.  Predict has arisen to this challenge and now offers to you complete oil analysis services for Transformers and circuit breaker insulating oils. The tests are grouped together to provide the widest services for your needs

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BASIC TEST PACKAGE

• Interfacial Tension (IFT) - ASTM D2285 Method
• Moisture Analysis - Karl Fischer/ASTM D1744 Method
• Neutralization (NN) - ASTM D664 Method
• Dielectric Strength – ASTM D877 Method
• Specific Gravity – ASTM D1296 Method
• Visual, Sediment, Color – ASTM D1524 Method

Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)

• 9 dissolved gases in oil, including PPM of each gas, historical data, total
  combustibles, total gas and recommendation ASTM D3612 Method

PCB Analysis (PCB)

• ASTM D4059 Method

Note: PCB analysis will be performed on all samples submitted without certification of having had PCB testing. 

Included in the insulating oil test packages are the costs of supplying, cleaning, and shipping of the sample collection containers including 50ml glass syringes for DGA and 16 oz. glass jars for Oil Quality Analysis. Shipping charges included in the price per sample include both shipment of the empty containers to you and the return shipment of the containers to the PREDICT laboratory. Additional shipping/handling charges may apply outside of the continental United States.

Reports will be can be distributed via electronic Adobe Acrobat PDF files. 

Sample turn-around time, from laboratory receipt to report distribution,
is three to four business days.