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ovyls FE ATURE ARTICLE Health Indexes for Power Transformers: A Case Study Key words: power transformer, aging, insulation system, dissolved gas analysis, furans, health index Introduction Proper operation of power transformers is critical to ensuring transmission und distribution of electrical power. Most trans formers have an electrical insulation system based on oil and paper. The state of the insulation system is the major factor ine fluencing the state ofthe transformer. During service the dielectric materials within the transformer deteriorate, and small concentrations of impurities such as wa- ter, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and furan compounds ac- ccumutate in the oil. Since it is easy to obtain oil samples from power transformers, the information most commonly collected by transformer fleet managers relates to the physical and di- electric properties of the oil. These properties include dielectric strength, dissipation factor, color, interfacial tension, and con- centrations of dissolved gases, furans, acids, and moisture, Using these properties it is possible to determine whether transformer has developed certain specific faults, e.g.. par tial discharges, arcing, sparking, overheating. etc. On the other hhand, various health indexes have been proposed to characterize the general condition of a transformer [1}-[3]. The factors taken into account in these indexes vary, and are given different sta- tistical weightings depending on their influence on the general condition of the transformer. In this article we evaluate the condition of a fleet of operating power transformers, using two recently proposed health indexes, and compare the results. Transformers Fleet The fleet consisted of 52 industrial transformers whose in- sulation systems consisted of Kraft paper and mineral oil. The power range of the transformers was 1.6 to 135 MVA, and the voltage range was 12 (0 220 kV. The most common cooling sys tems were ONAN, ONAF, and OFWF. They were divided into five main groups, with average years in service of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years. The transformers came ftom three different manufacturers Experimental ‘The physical properties of the oil in the transformers were measured periodically, in accordance with the following stan- September/October — Vol. 32, No. 5 Félix Ortiz, Inmaculada Fernandez, Alfredo Ortiz, Carlos J. Renedo, Fernando Delgado, and Cristina Fernandez Elecirical and Energy Engineering Depart- ment, School of Industrial and Telecommu- nications Engineering, University of Can- tabria, Avda. Los Castros, s/n. Santander, Spain It seems essential that a health index for a power transformer should take into account the age of the trans- | former and its loading in service. —————————————— dards: water content (IEC 60814), dielectric strength (EC 460156), color (ASTM D1500). interfacial tension (ASTM D971. 12), acidity (ASTM D-664), and dielectric loss (IEC 61620) The concentrations of hydrogen (H.), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO,), methane (CH,). ethane (C,H,), ethylene (CH), and acetylene (C,H,) accumulating in the oil were also measured periodically, in accordance with IEC 60567. (The in- terpretation of these concentrations and the ratios of the concen trations of certain paits of gases are given in IEC 60599.) The concentrations of furan compounds in the oil were also mea sured periodically, in accordance with IEC 61198, Health Index Analysis |As stated above, a single health index can be used to charac- terize the overall condition of a power transformer. Many health indexes have been proposed by different authors {1]-[8]- Some of these indexes use subjective parameters, e.g., tank corrosion, cooling equipment, connectors, and protection equipment, which are difficult o evaluate, However, two health indexes based on 0883-7554/16/02016/IEEE 1 ble 1, Subindex (1) of ol canton (based on 7) state ange ua) [Wey good Ha 4 Good 12 sHii) 15 3 equa issih <2 z Bad Zed) 051 3 a 7 Sapna aaa Table 3. Scores and weights for the dissolved gases in the oil (based on [7]) T Sere) cesta) 7 : 3 7 5 5 : a to [ ova | zoeson | aon | aero | 2 om a a Se) 3 oh = =o a wey |e es |S mea 3 aa = = iy | ie oa a ex z = 75 | aes so = 5 © ee i oo. 2500 | 2500-308 | aom-aow | ammesom | sooo | sre | September/October — Vol. 32, No. 5 Tied ae sae aaa ncs nce |_| Ta WTA tion in the oit (based on {7]) Tcesseteaton ci) ® ae ee on : as | eo al | oc ones a 100-250 3 | 30-50 O41 3 2 50-100 0.08 1 | : ‘ora | ann | a8 2 = im | ona SaNIRSES |e S| pea oe [ ee | ‘Table 5. 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