Title :
Life Extension of a Group of Western Power Transformers
Author_Institution :
Western Power, Perth, WA, Australia
Abstract :
This paper looks into life extension of a group of transformers at Western Power transmission network. The transformers in question failed due to lack of enough clamping pressure on their windings which resulted in total failure of these transformers after close-in secondary faults.
Keywords :
power transformers; transmission networks; Western power transformers; Western power transmission network; close-in secondary faults; pressure clamping; Circuit faults; Clamps; Coils; History; Impedance; Manufacturing processes; Power system reliability; Power transformers; Power transmission; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), 2010 Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Chengdu
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4812-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4813-5
DOI :
10.1109/APPEEC.2010.5448986
