{"id":14224,"date":"2024-11-03T20:41:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T19:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2024-11-03T21:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T20:12:24","slug":"trafostation-reinigen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/forschung-und-entwicklung\/trafostation-reinigen\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything about cleaning transformer stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14224\" class=\"elementor elementor-14224\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f280e29 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f280e29\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8e4c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8e4c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why is regular transformer station cleaning important?<\/h2>\n<p>Clean the transformer station: Dust, dirt and moisture can accumulate in transformer stations and increase the risk of electrical flashovers and damage. Neglected cleaning can cause expensive breakdowns and serious safety issues such as fire hazards. Regular cleaning helps to minimise these risks and ensure trouble-free operation of the system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c724561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c724561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11225\" alt=\"Beware of voltage - tips for effective transformer station cleaning - suitable cleaning agents and professional specialists\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/DSC00261-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Beware of voltage - tips for effective transformer station cleaning - suitable cleaning agents and professional specialists\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Beware of voltage - tips for effective transformer station cleaning - suitable cleaning agents and professional specialists<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a82efd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a82efd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What steps need to be taken when cleaning?<\/h2><p>Are you looking for a first-class solution for maintaining your transformer stations? The key is thorough cleaning! Start with an inspection to identify potential risks. Safety comes first, so don't forget to switch off the power! Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for transformer stations and electrical systems to prevent damage. Regular maintenance extends the service life and increases the efficiency and safety of your system. For optimum results, it is advisable to hire professionals. They have experience with medium-voltage transformer stations and know exactly what needs to be done. So you can be sure that everything will run smoothly. Invest in professional cleaning and keep your transformer station in top condition! You'll be surprised how much difference it makes!<\/p><p>The following steps are important for thorough and safe cleaning of a transformer station:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Switching off the system<\/strong>Before cleaning, the station is de-energised.<\/li><li><strong>Rough cleaning<\/strong>Dust and dirt are removed from floors, walls and surfaces.<\/li><li><strong>Special cleaning<\/strong>: Special cleaning agents are used for stubborn deposits.<\/li><li><strong>Final inspection<\/strong>After cleaning, the system is checked and put back into operation.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f572155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f572155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How often should a transformer station be cleaned?<\/h2><p>Discover the importance of professional cleaning of your transformer stations! Whether it's a medium voltage transformer station, compact transformer station or transformer station - regular maintenance is crucial for optimum performance and longevity. In dusty environments, annual cleaning is important, while in cleaner areas, every two to four years may be sufficient. Rely on experts who are familiar with transformer station regulations to keep your transformer station's low voltage distribution and equipment in top condition. Rely on established transformer station manufacturers in Germany to ensure that your medium-voltage and low-voltage transformer is optimally maintained. Invest in cleaning and secure the future and performance of your transformer station!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329d4b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"329d4b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What are the advantages of a clean transformer station?<\/h2><p>A clean transformer station offers numerous advantages:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Increased security<\/strong>Less risk of fires and electric flashovers.<\/li><li><strong>Longer service life<\/strong>The system remains efficient and reliable for longer.<\/li><li><strong>Cost reduction<\/strong>Regular cleaning and maintenance reduce repair costs and prevent production downtime.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96d7638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96d7638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What are the risks of neglected cleaning?<\/h3><p>Do you clean your transformer stations regularly? A clean transformer station protects against hazards such as electric flashovers and leakage currents. Particularly in dusty environments, dirt in the low-voltage distribution board or in your medium-voltage transformer can lead to overheating and fire hazards. Proper maintenance of transformer stations avoids expensive breakdowns and unplanned outages. Regardless of whether it is a compact transformer station or a medium-voltage transformer station, with the right maintenance everything will run smoothly. Rely on experienced transformer station manufacturers and find out about the latest regulations and data sheets to ensure that your station is optimally equipped. Protect your investment and ensure safe operation - your transformer deserves only the best care!<\/p><h4>If cleaning is neglected, risks such as<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Electrical flashovers<\/strong>\u00a0and leakage currents due to accumulated dirt.<\/li><li><strong>Fire hazard<\/strong>\u00a0due to overheating in dusty areas.<\/li><li><strong>Cost-intensive failures<\/strong>\u00a0and business interruptions due to unplanned repairs.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d40dc59 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d40dc59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d81ee3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d81ee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Tips for effective transformer station cleaning<\/h2><p>Here are some tips on how to organise transformer station cleaning effectively:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Suitable cleaning agents<\/strong>Special hydrocarbon-based cleaners dissolve stubborn dirt and dry quickly.<\/li><li><strong>Regular inspections<\/strong>Visual inspections help to recognise soiling at an early stage.<\/li><li><strong>Professional specialists<\/strong>Cleaning by experts offers maximum safety and quality.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a6688d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a6688d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Safety precautions when cleaning the compact station<\/h2><p>The following safety measures are crucial when cleaning a transformer station:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Voltage isolation<\/strong>The station is disconnected from the mains before cleaning.<\/li><li><strong>Earthing and short-circuiting<\/strong>Protects against electrical accidents during work.<\/li><li><strong>Covering live parts<\/strong>Reduces the risk of accidental contact.<\/li><li><strong>Protective clothing<\/strong>Helmets, gloves and protective suits protect the cleaning staff.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b65388b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b65388b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fc284 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1fc284\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transformer station cleaning - FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d2d8a faqaccordion elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"07d2d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8200\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8200\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is transformer station cleaning important? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8200\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7a812 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f7a812\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4da65d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4da65d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Transformer station cleaning is important to ensure that the system functions safely and flawlessly. Dust, dirt and moisture can lead to problems. If you clean the station regularly, you can prevent breakdowns and fires.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8201\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8201\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should a transformer station be cleaned? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8201\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa62422 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa62422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0696d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0696d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How often a transformer station needs to be cleaned depends on how dirty it is. In dusty areas such as industrial plants, it should be cleaned once a year. In cleaner environments, it is sufficient to clean it every two to four years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8202\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8202\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What steps need to be taken when cleaning a transformer station? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8202\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb9a0e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eb9a0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510f21b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"510f21b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis is how a thorough cleaning of the transformer station works: First, the system is de-energised. Then it is roughly cleaned. This is followed by special cleaning with special cleaning agents. Finally, everything is checked. The transformer station is then put back into operation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8203\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8203\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the risks of neglected transformer station cleaning? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8203\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e17721 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e17721\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550b9d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"550b9d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf the transformer station is not cleaned regularly, this can lead to fires and production losses. Maintenance costs also increase.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, you can find out why regular cleaning of transformer stations is so important, what steps need to be taken and the benefits of a clean system.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6575,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[43,37],"class_list":["post-14224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-forschung-und-entwicklung","tag-normgerecht","tag-trafostation"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14224"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14224\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faber-etec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}