A thermal model for optimized distribution and small power transformer design

Author

Pierce, Linden W. ; Holifield, Tom

Volume

2

fYear

1999

fDate

11-16 Apr 1999

Firstpage

925

Abstract

A thermal model for the design of rectangular layer windings for transformers is summarized. The model calculates thermal gradients across layers, to and from the core, and from the no-duct region under the core iron to the ducted region. The model evaluates the effects of cooling duct quantity, location, and size on the thermal performance. The model includes temperature dependent fluid properties and electrical resistivity. Fluids include mineral oil, high temperature hydrocarbons, and silicone. The overall computer program also includes the tank and radiator cooling with provisions to evaluate solar heating and wind effects. The model allows the transformer designer to control the hottest spot temperature rise and optimize the thermal performance of the transformer to meet IEEE standards and user overload requirements

Keywords

power engineering computing; power transformers; temperature distribution; thermal analysis; transformer cores; transformer windings; IEEE standards; computer program; core; electrical resistivity; hottest spot temperature rise; no-duct region; rectangular layer windings; small power transformer design; solar heating; temperature dependent fluid properties; temperature distribution optimisation; thermal gradients; thermal model; thermal performance; user overload requirements; wind effects; Cooling; Ducts; Electric resistance; Hydrocarbons; Iron; Minerals; Petroleum; Solar heating; Temperature dependence; Transformer cores;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1999 IEEE

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5515-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.1999.756173

Filename

756173