Messko MTraB Dehydrating Breather Transformer Control

MTraB Maintenance-Free Dehydrating Breather

Twice as Reliable and Simply Effective
Messko
Messko MTraB
MTraB DB200
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Messko MTraB
The Way to Asset Management
Longer and longer operating times coupled with constantly
growing current densities for power transformers have led to
continuously increasing demands on quality and the reduction of
life cycle costs of transformers and equipment.
Conventional dehydrating breathers, which are still filled with
silica gel or similar drying agents, are still in use in many places to-
day for typical applications (transformers, on-load tap-changers or
industrial processes). The absorbing capacity (hygroscopicity) of
the drying agent is exhausted after 3 to 12 months depending
on the type of application, and the drying agent must then be
replaced. The periodic visual inspections and the regular replace-
ment of the drying agent represent a significant cost factor.
Messkos MTraB maintenance-free dehydrating breather is the
perfect solution to this problem. The silica gel in the silica gel
chamber is dehydrated by a sensor-controlled heater element that
is installed. This minimizes the visual inspections, and the expen-
sive, regular replacement of the drying agent is no longer neces-
sary. With more than 14,000 installed units since its introduc-
tion to the market in 2003, the MTraB dehydrating breather has
contributed to the significant reduction of the life cycle costs for
many customers around the world. In addition, a transformers
total operating reliability is increased since there is no more risk of
moisture penetration if the conventional dehydrating breather is
replaced too late.
Features / Options
| Controller (, and ) adjusted to application-specific model
of the devices (see table of applications)
| DIN flange for optimal mounting
| Test button for performing self-tests
| Filter heater for use down to 50 C (optional)
| Data logger for recording of important MTraB events (optional)
| Offshore model with special flange, lacquered connection box as
per protection class C5-M and stainless steel cable gland (optional)
MTraB DB100 and DB200D-T with filter heater,
installed in Canada since 2006
Comparison:
The principle of operation: simple and effective
During normal operation, the air flowing to the oil conservator
is guided over the drying agent (silica gel) which then dehydrates
the air. The degree of air moisture in the pipe is measured
continuously with a moisture sensor and the results are forwarded
to the electronic controller.
If the moisture content (% rF) of the air in the pipe exceeds a cer-
tain specified value, the self-regulating heater element in the silica
gel chamber is activated. The water vapor escaping from the silica
gel condenses on the specially designed bottom element and drips
out of the stainless steel filter.
The temperature sensor is used by the controller to monitor the
correct operation of the heating element. An additional heating
system (optional) can also be used to prevent the filter system from
freezing when outside temperatures are low.
The measured temperature value of the pipe line (dehydrating brea-
ther) is output by the controller as an analog signal. Malfunctions
of the controller or the heating system are indicated on a fail-safe,
continuously powered contact. Many power companies have star-
ted retrofit programs and are replacing conventional dehydra-
ting breathers with the Messko MTraB . The MTraB is the perfect
solution for these retrofit projects, because it is available in many
different flange designs!

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MTraB DB100
MTraB stainless steel filter and filter heater
Test button
MTraB Conventional dehydrating breather
The visual checks can be reduced to a minimum and performed
together with other inspection and maintenance work
Regular visual inspections to check the degree of moisture of the
drying agent during the entire operating lifetime of the transformer
Massive cost savings since the expensive, regular replacement
of the drying agent is no longer necessary
Regular replacement of the drying agent during
the entire operating life of the transformer
Sensor-controlled heating up of the silica gel;
control via moisture and temperature sensors
Tremendous costs due to frequent refilling of the drying agent,
in particular in areas where humidity is always high
No environmental pollution or disposal problems
because of old drying agents
Environmental pollution and problems with disposal
because of old drying agents
More efficient dehydration due to larger contact surface
and the physical setup
Less efficient dehydration
Maintenance-free system; increased operating reliability Big problems when maintenance is not performed
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Application MTraB Type Controller*
Tap changers DB100

Arc suppression coil (Petersen coil) DB100

Air-lled junction box DB100

Traction transformers DB100

Network transformers 40 MVA DB100T

Network and generator step-up transformers > 40 MVA 200 MVA DB200T

Generator and network intertie transformers > 200 MVA DB200D-T or 2 x DB200T

Phase shifting transformers 40 MVA DB100T

Phase shifting transformers > 40 MVA 200 MVA DB200T

Phase shifting transformers > 200 MVA DB200D-T or 2 x DB200T

Shunt reactors 40 MVar DB100T

Shunt reactors > 40 MVar 200 MVar DB200T

Shunt reactors > 200 MVar DB200D-T or 2 x DB200T

HVDC transformers DB200D-T or 2 x DB200T

Furnace transformers DB200G

Cavern transformers DB200G

GSU transformers DB200G

The right MTraB type for every application
-controller*): Recommended for use on on-load tap-changers,
arc suppression coils and traction transformers. The dehydrating
breather is only heated when needed (its state is monitored for
hydration).
-controller*): This is a self-learning system which is recommen-
ded for use on transformers with cyclical loads (see table of appli-
cations). In addition to monitoring the hydration, a time window
is determined during which the oil conservator exhales, and the
dehydrating chambers are regenerated.
-controller*): Recommended for special applications such as
cavern transformers, furnace transformers and GSU transformers
with non-periodical breathing behavior. If the moisture content
of the air flowing in the direction of the transformer
exceeds a specified value, the silica gel chambers are regenerated
in sequence.
MTraB DB200G
MTraB Conventional dehydrating breather
The visual checks can be reduced to a minimum and performed
together with other inspection and maintenance work
Regular visual inspections to check the degree of moisture of the
drying agent during the entire operating lifetime of the transformer
Massive cost savings since the expensive, regular replacement
of the drying agent is no longer necessary
Regular replacement of the drying agent during
the entire operating life of the transformer
Sensor-controlled heating up of the silica gel;
control via moisture and temperature sensors
Tremendous costs due to frequent refilling of the drying agent,
in particular in areas where humidity is always high
No environmental pollution or disposal problems
because of old drying agents
Environmental pollution and problems with disposal
because of old drying agents
More efficient dehydration due to larger contact surface
and the physical setup
Less efficient dehydration
Maintenance-free system; increased operating reliability Big problems when maintenance is not performed
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MTraB control unit with
data logger
MTraB Technical Data
Material All outside parts resistant to weather, transformer oil, salt water and UV.
Offshore model available on request.
Flange connection DIN ange similar to DIN 42562-3; customer-specic anges on request
Color Flanges: natural anodized; junction box: RAL 7033 or 7038
Setup Inside and outside
Ambient temperature 0 to +80 C (alternate for HT version: -50 to +80 C)
Type of protection IP 55 as per EN 60 529
Weight DB100: approx. 8 kg; DB200: approx. 12 kg; DB200D: approx. 28 kg; DB200G: approx. 31 kg
Drying agent Colorless, non-poisonous silica gel
Self-monitoring 1 x signaling relay for regeneration active/inactive; 1 x signaling relay for device error
Terminal box
Junction box Ventilated and heated to prevent water from condensing
Cable glands 3 x M20 x 1.5 or 3 x 1/2 - 14 NPT
Connection terminals 4 mm
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, AWG 24-10 (single-wire and exible with core end sleeve)
Status indication LED outside: 1 x green LED: power on; 1 x yellow LED: regeneration active; 1 x red LED, ashing: device error;
LED in terminal box: 1 x yellow LED: anti-condensation heater on; 1 x yellow LED: lter heater on (HT model)
Analog output
Output -40 to +80 C (temperature of the air in the pipe connection piece)
Output signal 4 to 20 mA (0 to 1 mA or 0 to 20 mA optional)
Fault signal < 3.6 mA (only for 4 to 20 mA output signal)
Load Max. of 850
Load inuence 0.01%/100
HT version
Filter heater We recommend the HT version with lter heater for use in cold regions (ambient temperature
under -5 C for 20 consecutive days) to ensure function at lowest temperatures (20 W)
The MTraB data logger
The Messko data logger lets you record the functional pro-
gression of the dehydrating breather (including the silica gel
regeneration process) and thus also the air exchange of both the
transformer and the on-load tap-changer. This information can
then be read on a mobile computer. You can use the included
software to evaluate the data and further optimize operational
readiness and life span of the transformer.

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Please remember: The information contained in all our publications may differ in detail from the actual device supplied.
Subject to change without prior notice.
IN2072/06/01 07/11 Art.-Nr. MS99089101 Printed in Germany Messko GmbH 2011
Transformer Control Messko MTraB Dehydrating Breather
Messko GmbH
Gewerbegebiet An den Drei Hasen
Messko-Platz 1, 61440 Oberursel, Germany
Phone: +49 6171 6398-0, Fax: +49 6171 6398-98
Email: info@messko.com, www.messko.com
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