Title :
The design of a multi-agent transformer condition monitoring system
Author :
McArthur, Stephen D J ; Strachan, Scott M. ; Jahn, Gordon
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
Online diagnostics and online condition monitoring are important functions within the operation and maintenance of power transformers. This paper describes how a multi-agent system (MAS) for transformer condition monitoring has been designed to employ the data generated by the ultra high frequency (UHF) monitoring of partial discharge activity. It describes the rationale behind the use of multi-agent techniques, and the problems overcome through this technology. Every aspect of the MAS design is discussed. In addition, the design and performance of the intelligent interpretation techniques are detailed.
Keywords :
condition monitoring; maintenance engineering; multi-agent systems; partial discharges; power engineering computing; power transformers; UHF measurements; cooperative systems; intelligent interpretation techniques; intelligent systems; multiagent transformer condition monitoring system; online diagnostics; partial discharge activity; power transformer maintenance; Asset management; Condition monitoring; Data engineering; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Multiagent systems; Oil insulation; Partial discharges; Power transformer insulation; Power transformers; UHF measurements; 65; Co-operative systems; UHF measurements; decision support systems; intelligent systems; monitoring; multi-agent systems; partial discharges; power transformers;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRS.2004.835667
