Transformers Service.

Dedication to service for a secure future.

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Competence makes all the difference

Worldwide network. Responsivness.

Solutions for every situationOver 100 years of experience in design,development and manufacturing of power,distribution, traction, industrial and specialtransformers and associated services haveestablished a wealth of technical solutionsand equipment.

ABB has the largest installed base of transformersof any manufacturer. We provide requestedservice from errection and commissioning torecycling for all brands and kinds of transformers.

We have archives with full technical informationfor the following legacy products: ABB, ACEC,ASEA, Ansaldo, Breda, BBC, CGE, Challenger,Elektrisk Bureau, Elta, GE (> 40 MVA), GTE,Gould, IEL, ITC, ITE, Indelve, Industrial Design,Italtrafo, Lepper, MFO, Marelli, Moloney, NationalIndustri, No-Tra-Mo, Ocren, OEL, OTE, RichardPfeiffer, Sécheron, Strömberg, TIBB, Thrige,Westinghouse, Zinsco.

A Team for every missionPeople at ABB are experts in their own field.They have the knowledge and experience to meetall your needs in both on- and off-site activity.

We are located on the five continents with servicecentres close to you.

• Our motto: Responsivness

Engineering and consultingWith optimal equipment redesign, analysis and expertise, proposal andimplementation of action plans andtraining, you can form the basis for a successful future.The total experience of ABB’s team of worldwide transformer expertsis at your disposal when it comes to solving complex problems.

• Competences when you need them

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Perfect transformer care –from installation to removal

Preventive MaintenanceCondition enhancement and on siterefurbishment, supply of original spareparts, tap changer rework, logistics andtransportation, 24 hours a day servicein order to guarantee the maximumavailability of the installation.We are also your partner in the planning-phase. Our professional managementof the processes and site activity supportyou in finding the optimal solution.

• Reduce Life Cycle Costs

Retrofit and repairPerformance improvement and increased valueof existing equipment due to full technicalrestoration either with cellulose or NOMEX®,modernization and complete component checkeither on site or in the workshop.

ABB has an effective service network acrossits range of transformer factories or dedicatedservice-facilities.Working on site, ABB uses special processes andtools ensuring highest quality and short lead-time.

• Extend assets’ life time

Service contractIdentification and traceability of equipment, periodicstatus asessment, condition based maintenance,repair and performance improvement, assetoptimization, new transformer transport, erectionand commissioning, outdated material recycling,user training.

Relax in the knowledge that ABB provides:

• Maximum availability at the best cost

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A complete Portfolio of Service Solutions

Global experience – Local solutionsWhatever your expectations, your installed power and the sizeof your network, ABB has a full portfolio of services resulting insolutions for all events.

Each and every job on- or off-site is the result of a fair andaccurate assessment utilizing highly developed skills andtechnical tools. Our solutions take all factors such as technical,financial, environmental and safety aspects into account. Theresult is a reliable and long-lasting solution.

ABB has over 50 transformer facilities and more than15 service centres worldwide backed up by a permanentresearch and development program aimed at ensuringbenefits for our customers. Our service and repair teams areavailable 24 hours a day. It does not matter where you are onthe five continents – your ABB partner is ready with all itsknowledge and worldwide expertise to ensure that you get thebest you deserve in a record time.Dedication to service is a rare phrase nowadays –at ABB it is still alive.

Full range of high-quality products

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Condition / Risk AssessmentSolid knowledge of the equipment status based on history,design review and advanced diagnosis, anticipated fault detection,corrective action planning enables greater reliability andoptimization of network assets.

• Move toward Condition Based Maintenance

Always one step aheadAt all times you:

• know the status of available assets

• ensure an optimal equipment use

• eliminate unexpected problems

• rely anywhere on perfect skilled teamsand a complete portfolio of service solutions

• anticipate and bring your asset back in servicein a record time

Control & On-line MonitoringMeasurement and continuous follow up of main operation data,analysis and interpretation of the evolution of one or morespecific parameters, remote supervision contract, identificationand evaluation of contingent fault or aging causes, in order tooptimize unit performance and guarantee availability.

Models providing valuable information such as aging of insulation,bubbling temperature, tap changer status are a few examples ofthe benefits provided by the ABB monitoring system. Stayingahead means making the right decisions at the right time basedon the right information. ABB service as an active partner.

• Ensure high availability

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Born healthy Live healthy New lease of life

Safe & environmentally friendly Safe & environmentally friendly Reduce outage program

Asset at performance level Trouble-free operation Get more out of aged assets

On-time delivery Maximized asset availability Extend life expectancy

Smooth hand-over Low operating cost (LCC) Optimize capital expenditure

Proven Planned & optimized investment

Transport/hauling Diagnosis Spare parts

Erection Control/monitoring Condition enhancement

Commissioning Condition/risk/life assessment Refurbishment

Training Engineering support Repair & retrofit

Financial package End of life management

End-user‘sneeds

ABBsolutions

Reap the benefits• trouble free generation, transmission

and distribution or operation

• maximize asset availability andminimize downtime

• reduced operation and maintenance costs

• more power out of your existing transformers

• retrofit of aging equipment

• planned and optimized investment

• personal safety and environment protection

Ensuring local needs withglobal knowledge

Perfect Transformers care

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ABB the professional service provider – just call your local ABB Specialist

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