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Electrical-Based Diagnostic Techniques for Assessing Insulation Condition in Aged Transformers

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  • Issouf Fofana

    (Research Chair on the Aging of Power Network Infrastructure (ViAHT), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 Boulevard de l’université, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, Canada)

  • Yazid Hadjadj

    (Research Chair on the Aging of Power Network Infrastructure (ViAHT), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 Boulevard de l’université, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, Canada)

Abstract

The condition of the internal cellulosic paper and oil insulation are of concern for the performance of power transformers. Over the years, a number of methods have been developed to diagnose and monitor the degradation/aging of the transformer internal insulation system. Some of this degradation/aging can be assessed from electrical responses. Currently there are a variety of electrical-based diagnostic techniques available for insulation condition monitoring of power transformers. In most cases, the electrical signals being monitored are due to mechanical or electric changes caused by physical changes in resistivity, inductance or capacitance, moisture, contamination or aging by-products in the insulation. This paper presents a description of commonly used and modern electrical-based diagnostic techniques along with their interpretation schemes.

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  • Issouf Fofana & Yazid Hadjadj, 2016. "Electrical-Based Diagnostic Techniques for Assessing Insulation Condition in Aged Transformers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 9(9), pages 1-26, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:9:y:2016:i:9:p:679-:d:76737
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    1. Janvier Sylvestre N’cho & Issouf Fofana & Yazid Hadjadj & Abderrahmane Beroual, 2016. "Review of Physicochemical-Based Diagnostic Techniques for Assessing Insulation Condition in Aged Transformers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 9(5), pages 1-29, May.
    2. Yazid Hadjadj & Fethi Meghnefi & Issouf Fofana & Hassan Ezzaidi, 2013. "On the Feasibility of Using Poles Computed from Frequency Domain Spectroscopy to Assess Oil Impregnated Paper Insulation Conditions," Energies, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-17, April.
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