Transformer Oil Regeneration
DC-6R Transformer Oil Regeneration Machine
The DC-6R machine is designed for regeneration of transformer oil and other types of electrical insulating oils. In this context, “regeneration” is referred to as restoration of operational properties of waste oils for achieving the parameters and condition of new ones. The regeneration process is carried out by running the oil through six columns, each filled with a special sorbent featuring high adsorptive properties. This sorbent removes all aging products from the oil, changing its color from dark brown to light yellow and reducing its acid number.
Description
The DC-6R machine is designed for regeneration of transformer oil and other types of electrical insulating oils. In this context, “regeneration” is referred to as restoration of operational properties of waste oils for achieving the parameters and condition of new ones.
The regeneration process is carried out by running the oil through six columns, each filled with a special sorbent featuring high adsorptive properties. This sorbent removes all aging products from the oil, changing its color from dark brown to light yellow and reducing its acid number.
If the oil requiring regeneration contains excessive amounts of moisture and dissolved gases, the DC-6R machine can be used together with DC-D units or, at the customer’s request, can be equipped with additional thermal vacuum dehydration and degassing modules.
One of the main advantages of the DC-6R machine is the ability to reactivate the sorbent multiple times (up to 500 or more cycles) after it gradually loses its adsorptive properties. Thus, the same sorbent can be used repeatedly for regeneration of new volumes of waste oil.
Specification
| No. |
Parameter |
Value |
| 1 |
Nominal capacity, gpm (L/h) |
1.98 (450)* |
| 2 | Sorbent reactivation time, hours |
19 |
| 3 |
Required power consumption, kW |
14.5 |
| 4 |
Three-phase 60 (50) Hz AC power supply voltage, V |
Customizable |
| 5 |
Dimensions, in (mm) Length Width Height |
111 (2,820) 62 (1,570) 60 (1,520) |
| 6 |
Weight, lbs (kg) |
4,629 (2,100) |
* – nominal capacity of the machine depends on the type and condition of processable oil
Benefits
Key Benefits of the DC-6R
- Extended Sorbent Service Life: the DC-6R regeneration machine allows sorbent layers to be reused up to 500 times or more before sorbent replacement is required.
- Reduced Maintenance Effort: operators no longer need to manually handle large amounts of sorbent every day, which simplifies routine maintenance and reduces physical workload.
- Significant Cost Savings: reuse of sorbent minimizes the expenses associated with purchase of new materials, oil losses, and waste disposal, thus resulting in substantial long-term operational savings.
- Environmental Sustainability: sorbent disposal, or specialized dumping equipment is no longer required, which eliminates waste streams and prevents soil and air pollution.
- Enhanced Transformer Reliability: routine regeneration with the use of DC-6R machine restores oil parameters to as good as new condition, ensuring better insulation, cooling, and overall reliability of transformers.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: clean, regenerated oil significantly extends the service life of transformers and other power equipment, reducing downtime and unplanned repair costs.
- Operational Efficiency: the system design supports continuous, efficient regeneration cycles with minimal supervision and maintenance requirements.
Details
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Description
The DC-6R machine is designed for regeneration of transformer oil and other types of electrical insulating oils. In this context, “regeneration” is referred to as restoration of operational properties of waste oils for achieving the parameters and condition of new ones.
The regeneration process is carried out by running the oil through six columns, each filled with a special sorbent featuring high adsorptive properties. This sorbent removes all aging products from the oil, changing its color from dark brown to light yellow and reducing its acid number.
If the oil requiring regeneration contains excessive amounts of moisture and dissolved gases, the DC-6R machine can be used together with DC-D units or, at the customer’s request, can be equipped with additional thermal vacuum dehydration and degassing modules.
One of the main advantages of the DC-6R machine is the ability to reactivate the sorbent multiple times (up to 500 or more cycles) after it gradually loses its adsorptive properties. Thus, the same sorbent can be used repeatedly for regeneration of new volumes of waste oil.
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Specification
| No. |
Parameter |
Value |
| 1 |
Nominal capacity, gpm (L/h) |
1.98 (450)* |
| 2 | Sorbent reactivation time, hours |
19 |
| 3 |
Required power consumption, kW |
14.5 |
| 4 |
Three-phase 60 (50) Hz AC power supply voltage, V |
Customizable |
| 5 |
Dimensions, in (mm) Length Width Height |
111 (2,820) 62 (1,570) 60 (1,520) |
| 6 |
Weight, lbs (kg) |
4,629 (2,100) |
* – nominal capacity of the machine depends on the type and condition of processable oil
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Benefits
Key Benefits of the DC-6R
- Extended Sorbent Service Life: the DC-6R regeneration machine allows sorbent layers to be reused up to 500 times or more before sorbent replacement is required.
- Reduced Maintenance Effort: operators no longer need to manually handle large amounts of sorbent every day, which simplifies routine maintenance and reduces physical workload.
- Significant Cost Savings: reuse of sorbent minimizes the expenses associated with purchase of new materials, oil losses, and waste disposal, thus resulting in substantial long-term operational savings.
- Environmental Sustainability: sorbent disposal, or specialized dumping equipment is no longer required, which eliminates waste streams and prevents soil and air pollution.
- Enhanced Transformer Reliability: routine regeneration with the use of DC-6R machine restores oil parameters to as good as new condition, ensuring better insulation, cooling, and overall reliability of transformers.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: clean, regenerated oil significantly extends the service life of transformers and other power equipment, reducing downtime and unplanned repair costs.
- Operational Efficiency: the system design supports continuous, efficient regeneration cycles with minimal supervision and maintenance requirements.