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Transformer Oil Filtration: Crunching the Real Savings Numbers

Time : Jun. 26, 2025
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    Let’s talk money. That 100MVA transformer in your yard? New one costs $1.4M. Filtration rig rental: $350/day. The math gets obvious fast – but we’ll prove it anyway.*

    Cost-Benefit Breakdown

    Scenario: 50MVA Transformer (10,000 gal oil)

    Cost Factor No Filtration With Filtration
    Oil Replacement (5x) $250,000 $0 (oil reused)
    Unplanned Outage $48k/hour x 72h = $3.46M $0
    New Transformer $850k (every 15 yrs) $0
    20-Year Total $6.51M $182k (filtration)

    Real-World ROI: Alberta Oil Sands Operation

    • Installed permanent filtration loop on 12 transformers

    • Payback period: 14 months

    • Savings: CAD $3.7M/year

    • Bonus: Reduced insurance premiums by 22%

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