TRANSFORMER REACTOR TRANSPORTATION UNLOADING ERECTION

BY: Mohd.Kalim.Akhtar
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A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through inductively coupled conductors the transformer's coils. It is based on two principles: 1. An electric current can produce a magnetic field (electromagnetism) 2. A changing magnetic field within a coil of wire induces a voltage across the ends of the coil (electromagnetic induction).

CONVERTER TRANSFORMER

HVDC Converter Transformer

The HVDC (high voltage direct current) converter transformer is a key component in an HVDC transmission system. It is used to transfer power between two voltage levels. It provides galvanic separation between the AC and DC systems. A fairly large tapping range permits optimum operation even for a large variation in load without loss of efficiency.

TRANSFORMER/ REACTOR TRANSPORTATION, UNLOADING, ERECTION

Main tank without oil is transported on

Ship Trailer barge in canal/river

TRANSPORTATION

ROUTE SURVEY PERMISSION FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES PERMISSION FROM PWD/NHAI STRENGHTENING OF CULVERTS SHUT DOWN OF ELECTRICAL LINES CONSTRUCTION OF DIVERSIONS CROSSING OF MAJOR TOWNS IN NIGHT HOURS
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A single transformer came on a trailor having 128 wheels Weights in kg: Total weight 486 000 kg Shipping weight 335 000 kg Oil weight 113 000 kg Untanking mass 285 000 kg

Rated power: 498 000 / 249 000 / 249 000 kVA Rated voltage ratio: 400 000/3 V + 19.8 % - 6.6 % in + 24 steps - 8 steps // Number of position-33(33-9-1) 211 100/3 V / 211 100 V Vector group: I i0 i0 No-load losses:230 000 W Cooling method: ODAF ( Oil directed air forced)

Transformer being brought on rail-cumroad

Transformer being brought on rail-cumroad

UNLOADING

PROPER CAPACITY HYDRAULIC JACKS SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF SLEEPERS GOOD QUALILTY RAILS EXPERIENCED MANPOWER PULLING TOOLS LIKE FOURESHEEV PULLY STEEL ROPES ARRANGEMENT OF DEAD MAN FOR

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Unloading of Converter transformer

Transformer rested on slippers

Transformer rested on slippers

Trailor being gradually brought down and taken out

Trailor ready to move out

Trailor being taken out

Trailor completely removed

Additional slippers being put to bear the weight of transformer

Finally transformer resting on few slippers waiting to be moved to the foundation

REACTOR ON RAIL

ON UNLOADING AT SITE

CHECK THE EQUIPMENTS AS PER CHECK LIST IMPACT RECORDER TO BE CHECKED JOINTLY WITH SUPPLIERS REPRESENTATIVE AND TO DOWN LOAD DATA

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CHECK LIST

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PRELIMINARY CHECKS OF TRANSFORMER AFTER UNLOADING

Checking the moisture in the tank

Check the nitrogen pressure in the tank

Take the readings of impact recorder to check any sudden and heavy impact occurred during transportation

IMPACT RECORDER

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Checking the healthiness of insulation Apply a DC voltage of 500 Volt between the terminal bushings for a period 1 min., until the insulating resistance is quite stable.and measure the insulating resistance between the core and frame.,the core and earth and between the frame and earth.

CC-CL-G INSULATION

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Erection of transformer

Scaffolding is to be prepared before erection

Ladder erected at first

Bottom side headers being connected

O-ring being glued before putting the header

Oil present from before to avoid rusting

All the headers erected

Supporting pipes of coolers being erected

Turrets being opened for erection

Turrets being checked,cleaned and aligned before erection

Turrets being taken up to be erected by chain pulley arrangement

Inside view of the turret

O-ring being put and the turret being cleaned before erction

This is one step further

Last stage of final fixing the turret

Turret Y1 being brought down to be opened for preliminary check

After opening the bottom portion

Alignment being checked

The core windings which go to turret being cleaned

Inside view of the transformer from Y1 end

Typical chain pulley arrangement for slanting turrets

Y1 turret being carried to destination by chain pulley arrangement

Finally Erected

HV turret on the top of transformer

HV turret being brought for erection

Inside view of the turret

Erecting headers and pipes on the top of transformer

Header in continuation

Pipes being erected

Some other pipes

Few others

Pipes connecting OLTC,PRD also being connected

Support structures for conservator being erected

Next step

N2 filling to maintain the tank pressure during erection

Air cell being connected

Air cell being fitted inside the conservator

N2 gas being filled in the air cell

Conservator lifted to its position and erected

Overpressure relief device being examined before erection

Overpressure relief device erected

Cooler being taken for erection

The pipes through which hot oil will flow

8 cooler groups erected

Supporting pipes of coolers erected

Transformer erection completed apart from bushings which would be done on the foundation

VACCUM & OIL FILLING

Vacuum of main tank Preparation of oil Oil filling Oil Circulation Vacuum and oil filling in radiator Mixing of radiator and main tank oil Ready for pre-commissioning test
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