Title :
An approach to power transformer asset management using health index
Author :
Jahromi, Ali Naderian ; Piercy, Ray ; Cress, Stephen ; Service, Jim R R ; Fan, Wang
Author_Institution :
Transm.&Distrib. Technol., Kinectrics Inc., Toronto, ON
Abstract :
The Health Index represents a practical tool that combines the results of operating observations, field inspections, and site and laboratory testing to manage the asset and prioritize investments in capital and maintenance plans.
Keywords :
cost reduction; power transformers; capital replacement plans; health index; power transformer asset management; Asset management; Contact resistance; Dissolved gas analysis; Failure analysis; Gases; History; IEC; Life testing; Manufacturing; Power transformers; Power transformer, health index, failure, life, age, capital plan;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2009.4802595
