In Episode 2, Qualitrol goes in-depth on the in’s and out’s on how to remove moisture in transformers. We discuss what is a transformer smart breather and what is the difference between a traditional transformer breather and a smart breather. Lastly, our expert discusses the universal dehydrating breather Qualitrol Smart Breather (featured in T&D World) and how you can reduce transformer maintenance costs with regenerating silica gel.
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As a transformer operates, oil expansion and contraction cause a transformer to breathe in humidity from the atmosphere that may age a transformer’s bladder, oil, and insulation system over time. This unnecessary aging to the transformer reduces the overall life of the asset making it difficult to provide reliable power leading.