Transformer Asset Management

Pitfalls of Existing Process

No information on transformers if not installed in the field.

Limited electrical characteristic data

No historyNo comparative analysis possibleRepetitive entry of the same

information in FIS

New Process

Transformers treated similarly to other materials in a warehouse.

Data linked to graphics (PcAge, Asset Viewer).

Enhanced electrical test data.Complete history from receipt to

retirement.Simple search for inventory.

Receipt

Minimal data entered by Material Coordinator on receipt of transformer.– Company number (application does not

allow duplicates)

–Manufacturer– Serial number– KVA– Location– Notes (job #, special characteristics, etc)

Data Entry - New XFMR

Receipt - cont.

All remaining information imported from csv file provided by manufacturer.– Voltages– IR, IX, IZ– Losses (load, no load)– Regulation–Mfr. date

Text Document

Assigning Transformers to Location CodesFind the transformer by Company #.

Assigning Transformers - cont.

Assign to Location CodeSelect position (graphics link)– application prevents inserting a

transformer in an occupied position

Add notesClick on out button.

Removing Transformers

Enter Company # and find.Confirm location code.Enter location where transformer is

returnedEnter status (Yard, unusable)

– Yard indicates transformer is suitable to be put back in the field.

– Unusable to be retired or sent for repair.

Removing Transformers

Transfer Between CC’s

Enter Company #Confirm transformer informationSelect transfer option Select new CC

Transfer Between CC’s

Retirement

Enter Company #Must Have Status of Yard or

Unusable.Confirm Transformer InformationEnter Retirement Date

Retirement

Search / Edit

Search by– Company Number– KVA– Location– Location Code– Serial #– Status

Two Qualifiers possible with and/or selection

Search / Edit

Operands– = Equal– != Not Equal– < Less Than– <= Less Than or Equal To– > Greater Than– >= Greater Than or Equal To

Search / Edit

Sort of results availableSave results as csv for import to

other applicationsPopup window for expanded

viewingFull edit capabilities - TREAT WITH

CARE!

Search / Edit

Popup and Edit Windows

Impact to Mapping Process

EC’s Create new Location CodeEnter KVA and Phase ConnectionAll Remaining Information is

Inserted Through Transformer Application

Location Code Must Exist in Database for Transformer Application to Work

Impact to Mapping Process

Elimination of Work LibraryImplement Pending Flags in

DatabaseActions Through Transformer

Application Immediately Available in Next Graphics Retrieval

Improvements to Process

Permanent Retention of Transformer Information

Transformer Installations Available in Graphics Sooner

Quick Reporting of InventoryBuilt-in Error CheckingImproved Work Flow