Determination losses and estimate life of distribution transformers with three computational, measurement and simulation methods, despite harmonic loads

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  • M.H. Amrollahi Author
  • S. Hassani Author

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https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj09.511

Abstract

Transformers are the basic and valuable equipment of electricity network. Transformers correct function has important role in reliability of network .distribution transformers are designed for work at nominal frequency and full sinus current. Application of nonlinear loads in recent decades, such as power electronic loads, caused higher levels of harmonic. This kind of load can lead to creating heat, losses and therefore cause wear of insulation and aging of transformers. To prevent these problems, nominal capacity of transformers that will feed the nonlinear load, should be reduced. In this paper the parameters affecting the loss of a single phase 15 KVA transformers with harmonic loading measurement and will be calculated with standards then The transformers with harmonic loads are simulated in MATLAB software for calculating losses Finally, the obtained results are compared. The reduction of nominal power (Derating) and transformer life and flow rate limits and losses are calculated.

Author Biographies

  • M.H. Amrollahi

    1 Electrical Engineering Department Urmia University of Technology ,Urmia, Iran, Amrollahi_mh @yahoo.com

  • S. Hassani

    West Azerbayjan Power Distribution Company, Urmia, Iran, sh592b@yahoo.com

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2024-01-17

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