I am looking for information about an electronic sensor used to detect the amount of gas within a Buchholz relay. Does anyone have experience with this type of device?
Buchholz Relay
I understand how it works - we need to know if there is a way to sample the gas that is accumulated in the device. We make gas DGA equipment for transformers and are looking for a way to get gasing sample from transformers.
Do you know of an electronic sensor that is placed in the Buchholz relay that detects the amout of gas present?
Yes, I believe that there is such a device, although I have never used it. The Buchholz relays manufactured by EMB have a facility for this so far as I know - the NM series if my memory is correct. Automatic sampling devices are also available.
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A device that is manufactured by GE Harris under the trade name of Synergy is bolted to the transformer and samples the gas in oil via a valve on the main tank. This device measures some of the main gases on a timed cycle set by the user. This device can be programmed to alarm at predetrimed gas levels, either locally or to a remote monitoring system. The link to more manufacturers information.