Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis

Power transformers play a significant role in maintaining the reliability of electrical power transmission and distribution networks. The probability that a transformer will fail increases with the aging of its insulation system [1]. Core deformation and winding movement may be caused by severe elec...

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Main Authors: Zhao, X., Yao, C., Zhang, C., Abu-Siada, Ahmed
Format: Journal Article
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/67902
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author Zhao, X.
Yao, C.
Zhang, C.
Abu-Siada, Ahmed
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Yao, C.
Zhang, C.
Abu-Siada, Ahmed
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description Power transformers play a significant role in maintaining the reliability of electrical power transmission and distribution networks. The probability that a transformer will fail increases with the aging of its insulation system [1]. Core deformation and winding movement may be caused by severe electromagnetic forces generated during short circuit faults [2] -[5]. Although a transformer may still work normally with minor axial or radial winding deformations, accumulating effects of these deformations may lead to sudden catastrophic failure of a transformer [6] . According to an international CIGRE survey conducted on power transformers covering the period 1996 to 2010, 19.4% of transformer failures during this period were attributed to windings- related problems [7]. It is therefore essential to assess the mechanical integrity of transformers which have been exposed to severe short circuit faults or lightning, or relocated, and take appropriate remedial action.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-679022018-08-21T06:00:39Z Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis Zhao, X. Yao, C. Zhang, C. Abu-Siada, Ahmed Power transformers play a significant role in maintaining the reliability of electrical power transmission and distribution networks. The probability that a transformer will fail increases with the aging of its insulation system [1]. Core deformation and winding movement may be caused by severe electromagnetic forces generated during short circuit faults [2] -[5]. Although a transformer may still work normally with minor axial or radial winding deformations, accumulating effects of these deformations may lead to sudden catastrophic failure of a transformer [6] . According to an international CIGRE survey conducted on power transformers covering the period 1996 to 2010, 19.4% of transformer failures during this period were attributed to windings- related problems [7]. It is therefore essential to assess the mechanical integrity of transformers which have been exposed to severe short circuit faults or lightning, or relocated, and take appropriate remedial action. 2018 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/67902 10.1109/MEI.2018.8300443 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers restricted
spellingShingle Zhao, X.
Yao, C.
Zhang, C.
Abu-Siada, Ahmed
Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title_full Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title_fullStr Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title_full_unstemmed Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title_short Toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: Experimental analysis
title_sort toward reliable interpretation of power transformer sweep frequency impedance signatures: experimental analysis
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/67902