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Maintenance history
On-line condition monitoring
Cost of replacement / refurbishment
All these parameters need to be analyzed in paradigm of risk analysis on probability basis to
arrive at comprehensive decision-making. For a transformer, probability of failure and costs
are associated with contingent network configuration, rate of failure, mode of failure (fire on oil
spillage, fire on tank rupture), and bushing failure. Rate of failure varies with design, role and
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Conclusion
Power transformers are vital parts of power system. Ever since its design, fabrication and
subsequent utility, it is thrown open to the challenges. Various challenges arising from the
point
of
insulation
increased
demands,
operationmaintenance
and
replacement/refurbishment aspects are covered. Power transformers might also face
challenges in the light of emerging technology with new concepts of smart grid, solid State
Transformers, Power convertors with wind-mills and traction systems.
References
[1] Jashandeep Signh, Y.R Sood and Piush Verma,History of Transformers and its insulating
materials , August 2010 Electrical India
[2] K.Lee, J. C Durat, Cheng and P Shieh, Advanced Materials Applications in Fluid filled
Transformers IEEE T&D Asia 2009
[3] Prof. Kulkarni. S.V,Khaperde S.A , Challenges and Strategies in Transformer Design and
Practice
[4] Aman Deep,Preventive Maintenance and Checks on failure of transformers, Electrical
India March 2014
[5] Kennelh Elkinson, TanyMcGrail, Power Transformer Decision Analysis, Replacement vs
Refurbishment, Electrical India March 2014
[6] Dr Jos-Carlos, ABB, Mendes Lars Eklund ABB Paolo Capuano,ABB Meet the challenges
of tomorrow: Increase the power of your transformer in record time, Bahrain International
Exhibition Centre 4-6 Feb 2008.
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