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The first step to locate Partial Discharge in power transformers is to find a model that can clearly explain the behavior of the winding in high-frequency. The detailed model is one of the models used for the study of PD. One of the fundamental problems of the described model is to find its parameters. And the accuracy in calculating these parameters has significant impact on reducing the simulation error and PD locating. The current paper seeks to calculate the parameters of the detailed model 20kv distribution transformer winding by using the finite element method (FEM). Comparing the results of this model with pulse waveforms obtained from the PD to the winding in the laboratory... 

Time-variant axial and radial electromagnetic for ces under inrush current and short-circuit current are calculated (by finite element method; FEM) and compared. A simplified analytic method is presented for computation of inrush current in transformer. The simulation results obtained by this method are compared with the measured values. A compact three-phase, core-type 132/20 KV, 30 MVA, power transformer is modeled, employing two-dimensional (2D) FEM, the different forces under short-circuit and inrush current conditions are evaluated as a function of time. The simulation results for this sample transformer show that the inrush current axial force is larger than clamping force (which is... 

Understanding the potential and electric field distribution in the insulation system of a transformer during transients is vital to its construction. Therefore, we have developed a method for electric field analysis inside a power transformer. The method consists of the following steps. 1) A lumped parameter equivalent model is constructed by dividing transformer windings into several blocks. 2) The electric circuit parameters of this model are calculated. 3) Employing the results of the transformer transient model analysis as boundary conditions, a 2-D asymmetrical electric field finite-element analysis is performed to determine electric fields through the windings. The method has been... 

In this paper a reliability model for power transformer protection is proposed. The model is an extension of a previously proposed Markov model for transmission line protection. Optimum routine test and self checking intervals of the power transformer protection system are determined using the extended Markov model. © 2006 IEEE  

The knowledge of the potential and field distribution in the insulation system of a transformer, during transient excitation is vital to its construction. This paper deals with insulation design improvements of power transformers using electric field analysis. The calculation methods for electric field analysis inside a power transformer impressed with impulse voltage is presented. Initially, a lumped parameter equivalent model is constructed by dividing transformer windings into several blocks and by computing the electric circuit parameters of this model. Next, the electric field is determined employing the results of the transformer transient model circuit analysis as boundary conditions;... 

One of the challenges a transformer designer is faced with is to correctly model the different types of transformer windings for transient study. For a precise insulation design, determination of transformer transient responses is unavoidable. The basis of these studies is calculation of transient responses due to application of standard switching and lightning impulse wave to the transformer winding. In a previous work, a computer program was developed for determination of the layer and disk type windings transient model parameters based on design data. This program has all of the necessary capabilities for a detailed transient study. As a continuation of that work, in this paper a method... 

Partial discharge (PD) is a common phenomenon which occurs in insulation of high voltage equipments, such as; transformers and has a damaging effect on the insulation. If data mining techniques be used to find specifications and features of different types of partial discharges in power transformers, one can monitor the insulation condition of such equipment online and continuously. Those results can be employed to develop preventive measures more exactly and consequently the maintenance would require less time and cost for electric utility and improve the life time expectancy of the transformers. In this paper experiments are set up to create models for some types of PD that occurs in Power... 

Transformers are the key component in power system transmission and distribution networks. Condition-based maintenance will increase their expected life, and online monitoring is essential to ensure operation reliability. In this paper, a new approach to transformer online monitoring is provided based on partial discharge (PD) measurement. Simultaneous measurements of PD using IEC60270 and radio frequency (RF) techniques are employed to explore new features that can be used to distinguish between internal PDs and external interference, as well as among different internal PD sources. Stream clustering based on the density grid method with only a few features required is used to categorize... 

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) transformers with multi-segment windings have been proposed in earlier literatures for the hysteresis loss reduction and short circuit electromagnetic force mitigation. The optimum distributive ratios for these multi-segment windings have been determined in earlier literatures. Asymmetrical seven segment winding with its optimum distributive ratio (k = 1/12) results in minimization of short circuit electromagnetic forces under normal tap and any adjusted tap. However, insulation design and leakage inductance calculation for the multi-segment winding of an HTS transformer have not been addressed in past literatures. Insulation design is one of the most... 

To avoid the needless trip by magnetizing inrush current, the second harmonic component is commonly used for blocking differential relay in power transformers. However, the main problems of the current comparison method are in the very high inrush currents and relatively small fault currents regarding winding short circuits. Also The second harmonic component in fault current is increased in long lines which may blocks the relay operation. This paper describes a method to discriminate internal fault from inrush current and faults with a high second harmonic component by the sum of active power flowing into the transformer from each terminal. The average power is almost negligible for... 

Partial discharges (PD) are recognized as the main cause of the inner insulation deterioration process in power transformers. Therefore, the optimum inner insulation design is one of the challenges a transformer designer is faced with. Transformer strength, especially during transient conditions, is a criterion for transformer insulation designers. This challenge has made designers initiate and employ other types of winding, for example, rather than ordinary layer and disc windings employ the multiple-α windings. Multiple-α windings have a more complicated structure and are comprised of various parts with different physical structures and electrical characteristics. Typical partial discharge... 

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose two control charts to monitor multi-attribute processes and then a maximum likelihood estimator for the change point of the parameter vector (process fraction non-conforming) of multivariate binomial processes. Design/methodology/approach: The performance of the proposed estimator is evaluated for both control charts using some simulation experiments. At the end, the applicability of the proposed method is illustrated using a real case. Findings: The proposed estimator provides accurate and useful estimation of the change point for almost all of the shift magnitudes, regardless of the process dimension. Moreover, based on the results obtained... 

The current sources in power transformers such as leads and windings are also sources of Eddy current losses. Due to these losses some parts of tank wall are subject to serious local overheating. It affects the safety and reliability of these expensive objects and their power delivery. There are various methods for reduction of these eddy current losses. One of them is the internal shielding of transformer tank wall. In this paper the tank eddy current losses reduction, through its shielding is determined. ©2009 IEEE