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Transformer Diagnostics & Oil Sampling Operations Platform

Centralize oil sampling, laboratory coordination, DGA diagnostics, engineering review, and transformer asset history in one operational workflow platform.

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IEEE C57.104 and IEC 60599 aligned workflows.

Sampling OperationsDGA DiagnosticsEngineering Traceability
Workflow

Operational Workflow From Sample Request to Engineering Decision

Manage oil sampling operations, laboratory coordination, DGA results, and engineering review through one connected utility workflow.

  1. 01

    Ordering

    Create sampling orders and schedules.

  2. 02

    Taking Sample

    Collect samples with traceability.

  3. 03

    Shipping

    Track shipment and chain of custody.

  4. 04

    Get Results

    Receive digital laboratory results.

  5. 05

    Make Decision

    Review diagnostics and engineering actions.

  • Fleet Visibility

    Track sample status and asset condition across locations.

  • Audit Traceability

    Preserve sample, result, and review history in one record.

  • Laboratory Coordination

    Connect sampling activity with lab result workflows.

  • Engineering Accountability

    Document review decisions and recommended actions.

Oil Sampling Program Management

Centralize transformer oil sampling operations.

Manage sampling intervals, due dates, laboratory coordination, and unplanned samples through one centralized operational workflow tied directly to transformer asset history.

  • Fleet-wide visibility for due and overdue samples
  • Centralized sample scheduling and laboratory coordination
  • Support for interval-based and fixed-date sampling programs
  • Traceable unplanned sample and engineering review history
Field technician collecting transformer oil sample

Sampling Overview

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Upcoming

128

Due Soon

32

Overdue

18

Unplanned

15

AssetDue DateStatus
TX-101Jan 20, 2026Upcoming
TX-209Feb 02, 2026Due Soon
TX-315Dec 28, 2025Overdue
Go to sampling schedule
Diagnostics & Engineering Review

Engineering-grade diagnostics. Defensible transformer decisions.

Standards-aligned DGA diagnostics with full traceability from laboratory results to engineering review and maintenance actions.

  • Standards-aligned workflows

    IEC 60599 and IEEE C57.104 aligned assessment workflows for consistent, repeatable results.

  • Historical trending & condition monitoring

    Track gas trends over time, detect condition changes, and support risk-based maintenance decisions.

  • Engineering review & escalation

    Capture reviewer comments, approvals, escalations, and recommended actions with complete audit history.

  • Condition classification & recommendations

    Document asset condition, confidence level, and traceable next-sampling recommendations.

  • Interpretation tools

    Duval Triangle and key gas analysis to support fault identification and source interpretation.

Asset

TX-101

Location: Main Substation

Normal

Last review:

DGA summary

Latest sample

H₂ (ppm)

24

CH₄ (ppm)

13

C₂H₆ (ppm)

6

C₂H₄ (ppm)

3

C₂H₂ (ppm)

0

CO (ppm)

139

CO₂ (ppm)

962

TDCG (ppm)

185

TDCG = sum of H₂, CH₄, C₂H₆, C₂H₄, C₂H₂, and CO (CO₂ reported separately).

Gas trending

All key gases

Illustrative — stable low-level routine profile

May '22May '24

Duval Triangle

Illustrative — methane-dominant thermal region

T1 — low-temperature thermal (oil); no acetylene; no discharge pattern.

Engineering review

Senior Engineer

Routine DGA sample. Gas levels remain stable. Continue routine monitoring.

Recommended action: Continue routine monitoring

Next sampling

Annual routine interval

Program: Annual routine inspection interval
Lab: OilTest Laboratories

Full traceability. Audit trail from sample to lab results, engineering review, and recommendation.

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Illustrative diagnostic view — sample data shown for product demonstration.

RESOURCES

Learn More About DGAWatch

Explore platform resources for transformer oil sampling, DGA diagnostics, laboratory coordination, and utility implementation.

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    DGAWatch Overview

    A concise overview of the platform, core workflows, and how DGAWatch supports transformer programs.

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    Oil Sampling Workflow

    See how sampling orders, field collection, laboratory results, and engineering review connect in one workflow.

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  • Laboratory oil analysis workspace with analytical equipment

    DGA Diagnostics Guide

    Review how DGAWatch supports gas trending, condition classification, Duval interpretation, and standards-aligned review.

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    Utility Implementation

    Learn how DGAWatch supports multi-location fleets, role-based access, asset history, and traceable operational records.

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