Application of neural networks paradigms in the diagnosis and thermal ageing prediction of transformer oil

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Mokhnache ◽  
A. Boubakeur ◽  
N. Nait Said
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Thermal Ageing ◽  
Transformer Oil

Research of Ageing and Life Assessment Methods of Power Transformers in Nuclear Power Plants

2012 ◽  
Vol 614-615 ◽  
pp. 1109-1115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Feng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Thermal Ageing ◽  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
Transformer Oil ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Analysis Method

The effective methods of the ageing and life assessment for large and medium-sized power transformers used in nuclear power plants are analyzed and described, including the thermal ageing life assessment method for transformer solid insulation, the gas analysis method of CO and CO2 in the transformer oil, the average degree of polymerization method, furfural content analysis method, and the analysis method based on the insulation ageing-related electrical parameters. The analysis results show that the methods used can reasonably assess the remaining life of the transformers. These methods have important reference value to the ageing and life management for the large and medium-sized power transformers in nuclear power plants.

Influence of electrical and thermal ageing on the mineral insulating oil performance for power transformer applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-231
Author(s):  
C Ranga ◽  
A Kumar ◽  
R Chandel
Keyword(s):  
Power Transformer ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Oxidation Stability ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Thermal Ageing ◽  
Test Cell ◽  
Transformer Oil ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Solid Dielectrics

In the present work, a new electrothermal combined stress test cell has been designed and fabricated to conduct accelerated electrothermal ageing. The fabricated test cell includes all possible real working conditions of the transformers. The effects of accelerated electrothermal ageing on the performance of power transformers with thermally upgraded Kraft (TUK), Nomex-910 and Nomex-410 solid dielectrics in conjunction with mineral oil have been investigated. The accelerated electrothermal ageing has been performed for a temperature range of 100°C to 220°C, along with 10 kV electrical stress. Subsequently, several electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical properties of transformer oil and different paper dielectrics have been determined. It has been observed from the diagnostic test results that Nomex impregnated mineral oil samples have better electrothermal performance as well as oxidation stability when compared to the thermally upgraded Kraft oil samples. Therefore, Nomex insulating materials in conjunction with mineral oil are suggested as alternative solid dielectrics for power transformers in order to achieve better oxidation stability, improved thermal performance for long service runs and reduced operating and maintenance costs. It is envisioned that the present experimental study will be very beneficial to utility managers and end-users of power transformers.

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