3. INTRODUCTION
Like all electrical devices faults also happen in the transformers which
cause failures.
One failure can cause many problems.
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4. Classification of Fault in Transformer
MIL-STD-1629A standard is used to classify different faults that occurs in
transformer.
1) On The Basis Of Severity Of The Fault:
Value Description Criteria
1 Category IV (Minor)
Primary function can be done but urgent
repair needed
2 Category III (Marginal) Reduction in ability to primary function
3 Category II(Critical) Causes a loss of primary function
4 Category I (Catastrophic) Product becomes inappropriate
Reference: Severity Classification For Power Transformers
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5. Classification of Fault in Transformer
2) On The Basis Of The Occurrence Of The Fault:
Value Description Criteria
1 Level E (Extremely unlikely) Probability of occurrence less than 0.001
2 Level D (Remote)
Probability of occurrence more than
0.001and less than 0.01
3 Level C (occasional)
Probability of occurrence more than
0.01and less than 0.1
4 Level B (Reasonably Probable)
Probability of occurrence more than
0.1and less than 0.2
5 Level A (Frequent) Probability of occurrence more than 0.2
Reference: Occurrence Classification For Power Transformers
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6. Classification of Fault in Transformer
3) On The Basis Of The Detection:
Value Description Criteria
1 Level F Good Identification
2 Level E Fair Identification
3 Level D Good detection and rough identification
4 Level C Fair detection
5 Level B Rough detection
6 Level A Complementary test
Reference: Detection Classification For Power Transformers
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7. Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Failure modes means the ways in which something could fail.
Effects analysis refers to studying the consequences of those failures.
The purpose of the FMEA is to take actions to eliminate or reduce failures,
starting with the highest-priority ones.
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8. Steps in Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Define the
system to
be
analysed
Identify
failure
modes
Identify
potential
effects of
failure
modes.
rank how
serious
each effect
is
determine
all the
potential
root
causes
identify
available
detection
methods
Identify
recommended
actions for
each cause
that can
reduce the
severity of
each failure.
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9. FMEA for the Transformer
Transformer
Winding Tank Bushing
Tap
Changer Cooling
Oil
Insulation
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10. Commonly Occurring Failures Of The Transformer
1) Winding Failure
a) Dielectric Stress
b) Thermal Stress
c) Mechanical stress
2) Bushing Failure
3) Tap Changer Failure
4) Tank Failure
5) Cooling System Failure
6) Core Failure
7) Oil Insulation Failure
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12. Different Lifetime Definitions
3) Economical Life Time:
It refers to the time up to the replacement time which gives the optimal profit.
4) Technical Lifetime:
The technical lifetime for a component is defined as the time until the component
is unable to perform the desired function and it is impossible to repair the
component.
5) Strategic Lifetime:
When the strategic lifetime of the transformer is at the end, it is replaced because
of changes in the power system.
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13. Different Lifetime Definitions
6) Equivalent lifetime:
Different transformers are situated on different places in the power system and
naturally they are exposed to different stresses. Therefore, in order to compare
different transformers with each other it can be useful to define an equivalent
lifetime.
= + 瑞 + 瑞
Transformer age stresses from lifetime
consuming factors
stresses from lifetime
intensifying factors.
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