Transformer bushings and oil leaks: A cost effective way to address oil and nitrogen leaks

Many oil-filled large power transformers have been in service for years. One issue with aging transformers is addressing oil leaks. This article describes a cost-effective technique for repairing these oil leaks. Repairs can be made without draining the oil, or removing bushings. Often the repairs can be made with the transformer in service. This article presents the techniques used by a company that has been performing leak repairs on electric substation equipment since 1988, and works exclusively on electric substation equipment