Routine maintenance showed no external issues, but the client requested DGA testing as part of their predictive maintenance strategy.
Elevated levels of ethylene (C₂H₄) and acetylene (C₂H₂), Thermal fault suspected (hot spot in windings)
Client de-energized the transformer for infrared thermography and inspection, revealing insulation damage due to overheating.
Timely intervention prevented a major failure. The transformer was repaired and safely returned to service.