JPS_V4_N3_RP3
Multi-Attributes Based Health Assessment of Power Transformers
Chilaka Ranga
Ashwani Kumar Chandel
Rajeevan Chandel
Journal on Power Systems Engineering
2322–0376
4
3
28
38
Transformer, Attribute, Health, Condition Monitoring, Multi-Criteria, Insulation
Condition monitoring of power transformers improves the reliability and the safety of an electrical power system. It protects the transformers from fire hazards, and avoids a huge revenue loss to the utilities. The health status of transformers is decided by their several influencing factors. An accurate health assessment of transformers based on various influencing factors has been a challenging task for the researchers as well as the diagnostic experts. In the present paper, a new multi-criterion technique for assessing the health condition of the transformers has been proposed. The main aspects of transformers have been taken into consideration in evaluating their present health status. The overall outcome of the proposed model depends upon all considered attributes as a whole, but not on any single attribute. Hence the proposed approach determines the more reliable and accurate health condition of transformers. It removes the over influence of the attributes in an exact decision making. It also overcomes the shortcomings of the conventional health assessment methods of transformers. Final calculated factors imply what kind of action needs to be implemented for optimal performance and life extension of the transformers.
August - October 2016
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