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 |
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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
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Installed permanent filtration loop on 12 transformers
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Payback period: 14 months
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Savings: CAD $3.7M/year
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Bonus: Reduced insurance premiums by 22%