Oil BDV Tester

Oil BDV Tester

The HM801 is an automated device specifically designed for rapid and accurate measurement of the breakdown voltage of transformer insulating oil. Breakdown voltage serves as a critical......
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HM801 Transformer Oil BDV Tester Introduction Video

Product Overview & Applications

 

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The HM801 is an automated device specifically designed for rapid and accurate measurement of the breakdown voltage of transformer insulating oil. Breakdown voltage serves as a critical indicator for evaluating the electrical insulation performance of insulating oil. It is measured by observing the voltage at which an arc forms between two electrodes immersed in the oil (maintaining a specific gap between them). A lower breakdown voltage value indicates the presence of moisture and conductive substances in the oil.

 

 

Application:

1.Power Grid (Substations & Power Plants)​

Tests oil in transformers (e.g., 110kV/220kV power transformers) and oil-immersed reactors.
Used during new transformer installation (to verify oil quality) and regular maintenance (to check if oil degrades over time, e.g., due to moisture or impurities).​

2.Electrical Equipment Manufacturing​

Factories making transformers, oil-immersed capacitors, or voltage regulators use BDV testers to quality-check the transformer oil before filling it into products.

3.Renewable Energy (Wind & Solar Power)​

Wind turbines and solar power stations use oil-immersed transformers to step up voltage for grid supply.

4.Railway & Metro Electrical Systems​

Railway traction substations (powering trains) and metro electrical systems use oil-filled transformers.

5.Industrial Factories (Heavy Industry)​

Factories (steel, chemical, mining) use large transformers to power heavy machinery.

6.Transformer Oil Recycling & Supply​

Companies that recycle used transformer oil or supply new oil use BDV testers to confirm oil quality.

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product Parameters

 

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1. Output voltage 0 ~ 80kv(100KV need special design)
2. Booster capacity 1.5kVA
3. Booster speed 2.0kv/s, 3.0kv/s, optional Poor miss:0.2kV/s
4. Power distortion factor <1%
5. Display mode screen LCD character display
6.The electrode spacing Standard 2.5 mm
7. Overall dimensions 390 mm wide;380 mm high
8. Instrument weight 26 kg

 

 

 

Diagram of operation steps

 

1. Plug the power cord, turn on the power switch, and LCD screen displays the boot page (figure 1)

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Figure 1. On the page

 

2. Under the page of figure 1, press the set key to enter the next level page (figure 2).

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Figure 2. Choose the child pages

 

3. In figure 2 page, press the select key to move the cursor) GB1986, press the ok button to enter national standard 1986 set child pages (figure 3).

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Figure 3. GB1986 child pages

    Under the page of figure 3, the stop - rise voltage is set by + or - key, and the default value is 80 kV, and the range of optional range is 10 kV ~ 80 kV (the gear increment of 10 kV).After selecting, press the confirmation key to return the boot page and press the start button to test.

   If there is no reliable grounding, instrument displays grounding, please!And send out alarm.Should turn off the power at this moment, good earthed again after operation;

  Note: Figure 3 page selection key is reserved for multi-cup selections!

 

4. In figure 2 page, press the select key to move the cursor) GB2002, press the ok button to enter national standard 2002 set child pages (figure 4).

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Figure 4. GB2002 child pages

   In figure 4 pages, press the + or - button set ting up voltage, its default value is 80 kV, optional scope of 10 kV ~ 80 kV (gear increment 10 kV).Choose good after press the confirmation key to return to boot page, press the start key for testing.

   If there is no reliable grounding, instrument displays grounding, please!And send out alarm.Should turn off the power at this moment, good earthed again after operation;

  Note: Figure 4 page selection key is reserved for multi-cup selections!

 

Maintenance & FAQs

 

Q: What is a Transformer Oil BDV Tester?

A: It's a device that measures the Breakdown Voltage (BDV) of transformer oil-meaning the maximum voltage the oil can handle before it fails to insulate (breaks down). This tells you if the oil is still safe to use in high-voltage equipment.

Q: Why do I need to test transformer oil's BDV?

A: Transformer oil's main job is to insulate high-voltage parts (e.g., in transformers) and cool the equipment. Over time, oil gets contaminated with moisture, dirt, or oxidation-lowering its BDV. A low BDV means the oil can't prevent short circuits, which risks equipment damage or power outages. Testing BDV avoids these issues.

Q: What oil types and voltage ranges does it work with?

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Oil types: Most industrial transformer oils (mineral oil, synthetic ester oil-common in power grids, factories).​

Voltage ranges: Typically tests up to 80kV (covers standard transformer oil specs; some models go to 100kV for high-voltage equipment).

Q: How does the test work (simplified steps)?

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Prepare the oil sample: Take 100–200ml of oil from the transformer (follow safety rules-turn off equipment if needed).​

Fill the test cup: Pour the oil into the tester's insulated cup (keep it clean/dry to avoid errors).​

Start the test: The tester slowly increases voltage (e.g., 2kV per second) until the oil breaks down (you'll see a small spark).​

Get results: The tester automatically records the BDV value (e.g., 45kV). Most standards require a minimum BDV of 30–40kV for transformer oil.

Q:What affects the BDV test results?

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Oil contamination: Moisture, dirt, or metal particles in oil lower BDV (the biggest cause of low results).​

Test cup condition: A dirty or wet cup can cause false low readings (clean it with alcohol before use).​

Temperature: Oil at too low/high temps (below 10°C or above 40°C) may affect results-test at 20–30°C (room temp) if possible.

 

 

 

 

The HM801 is an automatic device specifically designed to quickly and accurately measure the breakdown voltage of transformer insulation oil. Breakdown voltage is an important indicator for evaluating the electrical insulation resistance of insulation oil.

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