Download - Transformer Asset Management
Transformer Asset Management
Pitfalls of Existing Process
No information on transformers if not installed in the field.
Limited electrical characteristic data
No historyNo comparative analysis possibleRepetitive entry of the same
information in FIS
New Process
Transformers treated similarly to other materials in a warehouse.
Data linked to graphics (PcAge, Asset Viewer).
Enhanced electrical test data.Complete history from receipt to
retirement.Simple search for inventory.
Receipt
Minimal data entered by Material Coordinator on receipt of transformer.– Company number (application does not
allow duplicates)
–Manufacturer– Serial number– KVA– Location– Notes (job #, special characteristics, etc)
Data Entry - New XFMR
Receipt - cont.
All remaining information imported from csv file provided by manufacturer.– Voltages– IR, IX, IZ– Losses (load, no load)– Regulation–Mfr. date
Text Document
Assigning Transformers to Location CodesFind the transformer by Company #.
Assigning Transformers - cont.
Assign to Location CodeSelect position (graphics link)– application prevents inserting a
transformer in an occupied position
Add notesClick on out button.
Removing Transformers
Enter Company # and find.Confirm location code.Enter location where transformer is
returnedEnter status (Yard, unusable)
– Yard indicates transformer is suitable to be put back in the field.
– Unusable to be retired or sent for repair.
Removing Transformers
Transfer Between CC’s
Enter Company #Confirm transformer informationSelect transfer option Select new CC
Transfer Between CC’s
Retirement
Enter Company #Must Have Status of Yard or
Unusable.Confirm Transformer InformationEnter Retirement Date
Retirement
Search / Edit
Search by– Company Number– KVA– Location– Location Code– Serial #– Status
Two Qualifiers possible with and/or selection
Search / Edit
Operands– = Equal– != Not Equal– < Less Than– <= Less Than or Equal To– > Greater Than– >= Greater Than or Equal To
Search / Edit
Sort of results availableSave results as csv for import to
other applicationsPopup window for expanded
viewingFull edit capabilities - TREAT WITH
CARE!
Search / Edit
Popup and Edit Windows
Impact to Mapping Process
EC’s Create new Location CodeEnter KVA and Phase ConnectionAll Remaining Information is
Inserted Through Transformer Application
Location Code Must Exist in Database for Transformer Application to Work
Impact to Mapping Process
Elimination of Work LibraryImplement Pending Flags in
DatabaseActions Through Transformer
Application Immediately Available in Next Graphics Retrieval
Improvements to Process
Permanent Retention of Transformer Information
Transformer Installations Available in Graphics Sooner
Quick Reporting of InventoryBuilt-in Error CheckingImproved Work Flow