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Unidad CMM-12R comisionada en El Paso

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15 de Noviembre de 2015 los empleados de GlobeCore completaron su trabajo bajo el contrato de producción, suministro, comisionado y puesta en marcha de la nueva unidad de regeneración de aceite de CMM-12R en la ciudad El Paso, Texas, EE.UU.

Éste equipo está diseñado para la regeneración completa del aceite dieléctrico aislante en los transformadores modernos eléctricos de potencia. La característica principal de la unidad de regeneración CMM-12R está en que la unidad está apta procesar el aceite sin tener que vaciar y/o recargar los patrones de sorbente con Tierra Fuller, mientras el transformador está energizado.  La unidad puede reactivar Tierra Fuller automaticamente, eliminando de esa forma la necesidad de desenergizar el transformador para procesar el aceite.

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Conectar el equipo al transformador no tomaría mucho tiempo y puede ser efectuado por solo una persona.  Una vez montado, el equipo ya está completamente automatizado.  La unidad puede estar operada de veinticuatro horas con un solo operador ubicado en el habitáculo de control con su calentamiento y aire acondicionado y equipado con la computadora. Adicionalmente, la unidad CMM-12R puede estar controlada por medio de las comunicaciónes móviles remotas a través del módulo específico de GSM.

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Al trabajar con los aceites aislantes con los inhibidores, la unidad opcional adicional puede injectar los inhibidores aditivos al aceite y así mejorará la resistencia del aceite a la contaminación y a la oxidación.

Los equipos de regeneración GlobeCore se caracterizan por su alta calidad y por la simpicidad en la operación.  Se realiza muy poca pérdida de aceite durante el proceso de regeneración y los cambios del peso se deben solamente a la retirada del agua y de la humedad.

Especificaciones técnicas de CMM-R12

Descripción del parámetro

Valor
1. Nivel de flujo recomendado m3/gals,

4/1059
2. Peso total del adsorbente en la unidad, kg/lbs, no menos

1600/3536
3 Cantidad de aceite regenerado con la acidez 0.15 mg KOH/g por un ciclo, litros/galones, no menos

6400/1690
4 Parámetros de aceite procesado:
Fineza de filtración, μm, no mas

3
Número acídico, mg KOH/g de acuerdo a IEC 296; ASTM D-664

0.01
Azufre corrosivo de acuerdo a ISO 5662; ASTM D-1275

ausente
Tensión superficial, N/m, a los 25ºС de acuerdo a ISO 6295; ASTM D-2285

45
Tangente de perdidas dieléctricas a los 90ºС de acuerdo a IEC 247; ASTM D-924

0.001
5 Presión de salida, bar, no menos

1.5
6 Potencia maxima en la entrada, kW, no mas

45
7 Parámetros eléctricos:
Voltage, V

380-485
Alternando con la frecuencia, Hz

50/60
8 Dimensiones exteriores, mm/pulgadas
Ancho

2090/82.3
Alto

2102/82.76
Largo

5150/203.11

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Por favor, observe nuestro pequeño fotoreportaje de los resultados del exitoso arranque de la unidad GlobeCore CMM-12R en El Paso.

How to Choose the Best Oil Filtration System?

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The choice of a product depends on various external factors.  Price, quality, performance, and reliability are just some the considerations when choosing a product.  The choice of industrial equipment also depends many of the same factors.

In choosing oil processing equipment, you will find that there are many different types of processing units intended for purification of different petroleum based oils  and fluids.

There are a large number of manufacturing companies specializing in oil processing systems. These systems include a wide range of equipment used to process different lubricants, hydraulic and turbine oils, and complex systems for oil regeneration.

The purchase of equipment for the filtration and purification of used oils is justified through the saving of money and resources.  Additionally, this equipment greatly helps in reducing problems with equipment failures and downtime, as well as reducing environmentally harmful waste oil products.  Overall, these modern machines greatly increase the service life of industrial equipment.

When choosing the right processing equipment for your business, strict attention should be paid to the technical specifications of the filters that will be used by the processing equipment:

  1. The physical size of the oil filter. This key component of the purification system must be small enough to save space and weight, but have high filtration performance in both volume and filter fineness;
  2. Filter Test Results.  Oil filters can be monitored in various ways, but one of the most common methods is the beta-factor test.  The beta factor is calculated by dividing the number of the larger particles trapped in the filter medium by the number of particles of the same size downstream of the filter.  For example, if the beta ratio is 10:1, it means that for every ten (10) particles that enter the filter, only one (1)passes through the filter without being trapped in the filter medium;
  3. Pore ​​size of the filter medium; and
  4. Performance and rate  flow.

According to studies conducted by General Motors, and published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), it was determined that the service life of an engine can be increased eight times by using five (5) micron filter mediums instead of the standard 40mm filter medium found in most massed produced automotive oil filters.

This means that the steady improvement of oil filtration systems will continue as the cost of new equipment rises and consumers demand better equipment with longer service lives.  There is an old saying that contends that oil does not wear out, it only becomes dirty.  In any case, keeping oil clean and free from contaminants and moisture will greatly extend the service life of your electric power equipment and hydraulic systems.

The traditional oil change therefore, is no longer necessary.  The high tech equipment available from GlobeCore can keep your insulating oils and hydraulic fluids in new like condition indefinitely.  Oil Processing units from  GlobeCore remove soot and sludge, dirt, moisture and dissolved gases.

If however, you decide to invest in oil processing equipment, it is worth taking the time to carefully consider your needs.  You will soon learn that not all systems for filtering oil are created equal.  Sometimes, bright brochures are specifically designed to confuse the customer.  As the consumer and business manager, you should make sure that filtration and processing equipment has passed all the necessary tests and has verified results of performance.  Here at GobeCore, we work with our customers to determine the best equipment that meets the needs of our customers.  GlobeCore has a very large and diverse line of oil processing equipment.  We work very closely with our customers so you get the best and most cost effective equipment to compliment the needs of your business.

Fuller’s Earth From Clay; A Type of Ceramic Art

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Clay; More than Just Art!

It has been a long time since man began to use clay for folk art and the creation of art objects.  All possible images that were originated in the minds of ancient people and continue to appear in modern enlightened minds, can be turned into reality and get their shape with the help of waxy clay.  But, imagination and centuries of experience teaches us to have a broader outlook of the world.  It is safe to say therefore, Clay is not just for art anymore!

At one time, clay was a material generally used only for crockery, amphorae and sculptures.  Today however, clay is quite widely used in cosmetology, medicine, household chemicals, industry and a whole host of other uses.

It is no longer a secret that the chemical composition of different elements, that originated from the Earth’s interior, has had different affects on their characteristics and abilities.  As for clay, its “recipe” is also quite different.  Thus, there are many different ways that clay can be used in our modern world.

Clay and Industrial Uses

Industrial enterprises in various fields are the main consumers of all inventions and innovations connected with chemical and technological transformations.  Clay has many components and one of them is known as “Fuller’s Earth.”  In the scientific community, it is known as an “adsorbent.”  This earthy material mainly consists of a clay mineral that is considered not too waxy.  Fuller’s Earth therefore, is used as an adsorbent material that filters and purifies by attracting and holding contaminates on its outer molecular structure.

The Fuller’s Earth adsorbent material got its name from the original application in which it was used for the removal of oil from textile materials.  Later, Fuller’s Earth became very popular for the filtration of vegetable and mineral oils.  Its versatility and flexibility gave the the Fuller’s Earth adsorbent material many advantages in the oil purification industry.

“Oil Regeneration” machines, that utilize the Fuller’s Earth adsorbent materials, have become the most efficient and cost effective machines for the recovery of waste industrial oils available in the industry today.

One “Fuller’s Earth” regeneration cycle fully restores the oil back to its original characteristics.  After the Fuller’s Earth has regenerated and restored the used oil back to like new condition, it can then be reactivated and ready to purify oil again and again.  Thus, these machines definitely can be classified as modern industrial “works of art.”  So, clay continues to serve man in both form and now function.

GlobeCore now offers Oil Regeneration equipment featuring the clay based Fuller’s Earth Adsorbent material that is the best and most cost effective oil purification method in the industry today.  The GlobeCore Process not only purifies and regenerates oil and hydraulic fluids utilizing Fuller’s Earth, it reuses the adsorbent materials based upon an automatic adsorbent reactivation system built in to the regeneration equipment.  The GlobeCore machines can continuously purify oil without having to change and dispose of the adsorbent materials.  This industry leading breakthrough makes the process of regenerating oil products clean, efficient, and most of all, very cost effective.  The Environment Loves the GlobeCore Process and you will too!  GlobeCore, using Clay for a cleaner environment.

Its time to get with the Process.  The GlobeCore Process!

Transformer Oil Purification Plant Sucessfully Commissioned in Saudi Arabia

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In February this year, GlobeCore specialists commissioned a GlobeCore UVM-10 plant in Saudi Arabia that had been ordered by one of the Saudi electric generating companies.

The Saudi customer selected this equipment for a good reason.  The GlobeCore UVM-10 is a universal plant that purifies transformer insulating oil, turbine oil, industrial oil, and other types of oil.  The UVM-10 unit restores oil by removing water, gas and other various solid contaminants.

The unit has a very wide scope of uses and applications.  It can be used during installation, repairs and operation of oil filled high voltage equipment up to 1150 kV.

Additionally, the UVM-10 can heat equipment with hot oil, perform nitrogenation of transformer oil and add oil into high voltage inlet ports.

The unit features a reliable protection system that shields the unit from overloads and overheating as well as short circuiting of electric components, pumps, motors, lighting and controls.

The UVM-10 stops in case of phase skipping, incorrect phase sequencing, as well as overheating of oil or the oil heater.  Light and sound alarms alert the operator to any problems.

The unit is easy to operate and can be used either in closed buildings or in the field.

Its time to get with the Process.  The GlobeCore Process!

Daria Shaddad Discusses the Seminar’s Program with Jordanian Collegues

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The participants at this forum were most interested in GlobeCore’s CMM-R mobile oil regeneration plant.

The CMM-R plant, as part of the GlobeCore Service Life Extension Program, extends the service life of electric power transformers by restoring dielectric strength and chemical composition of the transformer insulating oil.

The main advantage of CMM-R unit is its capability to regenerate insulating oil in the transformer online and while energized.

Other products presented at the forum were the UVM-4/7 line of industrial oil purification plants, as well as the BV vacuum section line of products designed for the removal of various contaminates and gas products from transformers.

During the forum, which lasted for one and a half hours, the participants asked many questions and participated in a discussion regarding the equipment presented.

The Jordanian participants were especially interested in the automatic “sorbent reactivation” technology featured in the CMM-R units, as well as the capability of the CMM-R plants to regenerate silicon oils.

Automated Oil Purification Unit Sold

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In 2014 our company supplied and commissioned an automated mobile oil treatment unit, the GlobeCore CMM-0.6A.

The GlobeCore CMM-0.6A performs removal of solid contaminates and vacuum drying of transformer oils with viscosity up to 70 cSt at 50°С/122°F.  The CMM-0.6A purifies transformer oil by passing the oil multiple times through the filter section.

The GlobeCore CMM-0.6A unit is completely automated.  A special GSM module allows remote control of the unit by cell phone (start, stop, receipt of error messages and process parameters as a text message etc).

Down time is minimized, emergency stop can be engaged without delay and labor costs are reduced.

The CMM-0.6A plant can be used during installation, repairs and operation of transformers, oil switches and other similar equipment.

Its time to get with the Process.  The GlobeCore Process!

Transformer Insulating Oil Market 2014-2018 Forecasts and Analysis

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Texas, USA:  ReportsnReports.com has published “Transformer Oil Market 2014-2018” which provides “Forecast and Analysis” research in the transformer oil market.
Analysts forecast the global transformer oil market to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.10 % during the period between 2013 and 2018.

The Report divides the global transformer oil market into three divisions: mineral-based transformer oil, bio-based transformer oil, and silicone-based transformer oil.  These are the type of products used to meet the demands of various end-user segments.

The “Global Transformer Oil Market 2014-2018” report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.  The report covers the North American, Europe and APAC regions.  it also covers the Global Transformer Oil market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years.  The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

According to the Report, the market driver is an increase in demand from developing countries and the main challenge is the possible adoption of dry distribution transformers.

The Report covers the following regions: North America, Europe and APAC.  Key vendors mentioned are Ergon Inc., Nynas AB and PetroChina Co. Ltd.  Other prominent vendors mentioned in the report are Apar Industries Ltd.,  Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., Cargill Inc., Dow Corning Corp. and San Joaquin Refining Co. Inc..

A summary of the report is attached below:

Source: PRWeb

Transformer oil acts as a dielectric medium in oil-filled transformers to cool and insulate the transformer windings and core.  The transformer windings and core, which are highly stable at high temperatures, are fully immersed in these oils as they prevent the contact of atmospheric oxygen with the cellulose paper insulation of the windings, which are highly prone to oxidization.  There are mainly three types of transformer oils: mineral-based, silicone-based, and bio-based.  Of these, mineral-based transformer oil is largely preferred mainly because of its good electrical and cooling properties and cost-effectiveness.

TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Transformer Oil market to grow at a CAGR of 9.10 percent over the period 2013-2018.

Covered in this Report

The Global Transformer Oil market can be segmented into three divisions: mineral-based transformer oil, bio-based transformer oil, and silicone-based transformer oil. These are type of products used to meet the demands of various end-user segments.

TechNavio’s report, the Global Transformer Oil Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the North America, the Europe and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Transformer Oil market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions

  • North Americas
  • Europe
  • APAC

Key Vendors

  • Ergon Inc.
  • Nynas AB
  • PetroChina Co. Ltd.

Other Prominent Vendors

  • Apar Industries Ltd.
  • Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.
  • Cargill Inc.
  • Dow Corning Corp.
  • San Joaquin Refining Co. Inc.

Market Driver

  • Increase in Demand from Developing Countries
  • For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Market Challenge

  • Adoption of Dry Distribution Transformers
  • For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Market Trend

  • Recovery of European Automotive Industry
  • For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Questions Answered in this Report

  • What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
  • What are the key market trends?
  • What is driving this market?
  • What are the challenges to market growth?
  • Who are the key vendors in this market space?
  • What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

GlobeCore manufactures equipment for the servicing of transformers that includes oil regeneration, purification, and filtration systems featuring the GlobeCore Process!

Reclamation of oil

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Oil reclamation today is a very interesting and important subject. Oils can be reclaimed in a number of ways by different equipment and to varying extent.

Oil reclamation equipment developed and built by GlobeCore varies widely in terms of applications and reclamation degree:

  • oil regeneration
  • heat and vacuum purification of oil,
  • purification of oil by adsorbents
  • drying of transformer windings,
  • dehydration of oil,
  • degassing of oil,
  • reactivation and preparation of sorbents, including full regeneration of MINERAL oils with color lightening.

The following is a brief list of GlobeCore’s equipment for oil reclamation and other applications.

  • Themovacuum oil purification units, mobile oil plants: СММ-0.6; СММ-0.7(Р); СММ-0.6; СММ-1.0; СММ-1.7; СММ-2.2; СММ-4.0; СММ-4.3 and some other models;
  • Comprehensive oil restoration units, including heating, nitrogenation, drying and filtration of insulation oils: UVM-3, UVM-4, UVM-5, UVM-5М, UVM-6,  UVM 10-10, UVM 10-10В, UVM 10-10l, UVM 10-10М, UVM-12Б, UVM-12Б1, UVM-12Б2, UVM-12Б3, UVM-14Б У1, UVM-14Б1, UVM-14Б2, UVM-10-3, UVM-10-3Е, UDV-2М, PDV-Е and other range.
  • units for purification, drying and removal of solids from transformer and turbine oils – MCU-2-U1, MCU-4-U1, MCU-4С-U1,  MCU-4А,  MCU-4СА,  MCU-4C, MCU-4CF, MCU-4CS,  MCU-4CSA, MCU-А, MCU-С, MCU 4Р-N, MCU 4Р-NС, MCU 4Р-NA, MCU 4Р-NСА,  BC-N, MCU-7, FSM-2, FSMB-110М etc;
  • Sorbent regeneration systems– BR, PS-1, PS-1А,  PS-1Е, BRPS, MCU-4Р-BR, zeolite drying cabinet
  • Systems and vacuum sections for drying of solid insulation of power transformers – “Iney-4″, ” Iney-4М”, ” Iney-5″, ” Iney 5М”, ” Iney-6″, ” Iney-4.1″, ” Iney-4.1М”, ” Iney-4.2″, ” Iney-4.2М”, vacuum units BV-1 and BPR;
  • Units for drying of air to dew point below -50°С – “Sukhovey”, ” Sukhovey-4″, ” Sukhovey-5″, ” Sukhovey-4Е” with two independent heaters
  • transformer and transformer oil heating units: NTML, NTML-160М, NTML-80М, NTML-120М, NTML-200М, NTML-240М, NTML-150Е, for parameters of processed oil: solid content no more than 5 (10) ppm, filtration from 5 to 20 micron
  • oil filtration systems – FUM-P, FUM-А, customized drying and solid removal systems for mineral oils up to 50 m3/hour capacity, purity class from 7 toо 11, filtration ratios from 20 to 2000, filtration fineness 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 40 micron;

The full range of GlobeCore products is presented in the attached file, and can also be seen in the company’s website at www.globecore.com

The company has a global dealership network, and the products are supplied to more than 80 countries. Certified explosion protection option is available. Production certified as per ISO 9001 – 2000.

Tests and Trials: Sport, Art or Industry? Analysis of Transformer Oil Purification

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The correct use of oil guarantees the reliability of industrial equipment and the prevention of equipment failures.  Transformer oil is a dielectric insulator and a coolant.  It also serves as an arc extinguisher preventing shorts and internal fires.

Transformer oil parameters degrade over time as the oil ages.  Oil oxidation is mostly caused by external elements such as water, air, acids and heat.  Aging of oil is best indicated by its acidity level, water content, and sediment and sludge formation.

Sludge accumulates in the solid insulation, the core, in cooling channels and other places inside the transformer.  Sludge is a dangerous enemy that degrades the oil’s cooling and heat transfer capabilities and damages the solid insulation causing it to disintegrate.  A short-circuit in the transformer windings becomes a much higher possibility due to oil degradation and sludge build up.

The acid level of the oil, as measured by the “Acid Number“ is the main indication of oil degradation and oil aging.  Acidity is measured by special litmus paper that changes color when subjected to contaminants.  Acids can damage cellulose insulation and metal parts of the transformer.  Acid levels can also measured through an oil analysis program.

The Acid number, as the main indication of transformer oil quality, is the amount of grams of KOH required to neutralize all free acids in one gram of oil.  The Acid number indicates how much the oil has aged and whether it should be regenerated using the GlobeCore Process.  Once the Acid number reaches 0.08 and higher, the transformer oil becomes aggressive and begins to destroy the solid insulation of the transformer.  The Acid number therefore, is the best indicator of when to service your transformer before irreversible damage is done to the insulating paper.

Besides chemical parameters, transformer oil must comply with certain physical and electric parameters.  Degradation of these important oil qualities may indicate problems inside your power equipment.

For instance, the oil’s flashpoint must be high enough to ensure fire safety in overload conditions and high temperature increases inside the transformer.

Dielectric strength of transformer oil is important for the prevention of breakthroughs in the transformer insulation.  This parameter is measured regularly by high voltage breakthrough indicators.  Transformer oil is tested six times with 10 minute intervals between each test.  The average of six tests is used to determine the dielectric strength.  If the results are unsatisfactory, another sample is tested and a decision on the course of action is made.

Fresh or used transformer oil must be tested before being placed into the transformer.  Some parameters tested are particulate matter content, general oxidation stability, transparency, dissipation factor, flash and setting points, viscosity, acidity and water content.

These measures are designed to identify and resolve problems before the they can cause a transformer failure shutting down the transformer.

Transformer oil is purified of contaminants, acids and gases in purification and regeneration equipment specifically designed for transformer maintenance.  Complete preventive maintenance systems, such as the GlobeCore CMM-R line of equipment will reduce costs and downtime while increasing operating profits.

Why do we use dry and clean transformer oil? Importance of transformer oil purification.

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Reliable operation of transformers is dependent on the condition of internal insulation. Transformers are insulated by liquid (oil) and solid (cellulose) insulation. Dielectric oil accounts for about 80% of the system’s dielectric strength. It is a very good dielectric, and it permeates cellulose insulation further increasing the dielectric strength of winding insulation material. Viscosity characterizes the oil’s cooling ability.

The oil must be protected from oxidation, avoiding overheating and contact with contaminants, since most of transformer failures are due to insulation failures.

Cellulose materials are the weak link of transformer insulation. Contamination of internal insulation by things like water, dissolved gas and solid particles cause degradation of insulation materials. Cellulose insulation quickly accumulates contaminants.

One of the main factors of transformer oil and solid insulation degradation is water. It inevitably enters insulation systems. The result of its influence (along with other contaminants) is aging of oil and formation of various degradation products, sludge, acids etc.

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When oil absorbs air and moisture, the aging process occurs even under light loads. Water in transformer oil consists of free water, water solved in oil degradation products and chemically bound water. It is impossible to extract all water from solid insulation.

Transformer oil can accept more water at elevated temperatures. When oil is again cooled, this water precipitates form the oil and enters solid insulation. Cellulose insulation absorbs water form the oil and retains it. Acids resulting from oil aging have a negative effect on cellulose and metals and form soapy metal, aldehyde, alcohol etc which form acidic sediment on solid insulation, internal surfaces of the transformer, breathing system, cooling system etc.

While water and heat are damaging to solid insulation, correct maintenance of cooling and insulation system can extend their lifetime to 60 years. Equipment formerly used for transformer oil drying only is quite obsolete. At present oil can be restored entirely. The parameters of regenerated (reclaimed) oil are extremely close to those of new oil. Service life of well maintained transformer oil is virtually unlimited.

The modern comprehensive transformer oil purification plants include degassing, drying and lightening, as well as filtration and regeneration. The resulting regenerated product is as good as new. Therefore, new oil purchase costs are reduced. The cost of purchased and regenerated oil is recovered.

The cost of regeneration of used transformer oil is always considered in relation to the high cost of purchasing new resource and possible downtime costs. It is quite obvious that owners of complete transformer oil regeneration plants are always in advantage.