BPS Assignment Presentation V2
BPS Assignment Presentation V2
BPS Assignment Presentation V2
• AC current in transformer coil creates a variable magnetic flux in the transformer’s core,
which induces a changing electromotive force (EMF) across any additional coils coiled
around the same core.
• Electrical energy can be transferred between separate coils without a physical connection
between the two circuits.
• Flux loss
• Hysteresis loss
• Resistive loss
RESISTIVE LOSS/ COPPER LOSS
• Where is the resistivity of the material, L is the length of the wire and A is the cross
sectional area of the wire.
CORE LOSSES
• eddy current losses
• hysteresis losses
• Hysteresis loss and eddy current loss are influenced by the magnetic
characteristics of the material used to build the core
EDDY CURRENT LOSSES
• currents created in the metal components of the system by the shifting magnetic
field is known as eddy current loss
• core heats up as a result of this current.
• solid iron core - larger eddy current losses, iron is excellent conductor
HYSTERESIS LOSS
• result from friction between molecules and the magnetic lines of force that must
flow in order to magnetise the core;
• these lines of force are continually changing in value and direction, first in one
direction and then the other, under the effect of the sinusoidal supply voltage
• Harmonics create more hysteresis loss
FLUX LOSS
• There is leakage flux when the flux does not pass through the core
• The iron core might first get saturated, making it unable of accepting any
additional flux lines. Then, the lines of flux go through the air without being
interrupted by the secondary
• lead to poor voltage regulation
2. WHAT ARE THE TESTS THAT SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO
ENSURE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TRANSFORMER
• If step up transformer (LV-primary, HV-secondary) while still measuring on HV side, get , , and
• If step down transformer (HV-primary, LV-secondary) while still measuring on HV side, get , ,
and
• slowly vary the variac while applying a low voltage to the primary that is typically 5 to 10
percent of the rated voltage
CONTINUED …
• When the primary circuit’s ammeter reads a normal full-load primary current, the input voltage is
increased from zero
• When this happens, the secondary winding is flowing with the typical full-load secondary current.
• core losses are so negligible at this low input voltage level
• The input power , input current , and rating voltage are measured from this test.
4. HOW TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY
OF TRANSFORMER
Materials
• Core types have high power losses
• Shell types have minimal power losses
• Iron, amorphous metals, ferrite ceramics, and other materials may all be used to create cores
• Amorphous metal core transformers are among the most effective transformers available
• This is caused by the fact that amorphous metal has a lower hysteresis loss than typical silicon steel
transformer cores
EDDY CURRENT REDUCTION IN TRANSFORMER
CORES
• Minimizing Losses
Constructing the core from thin bonded iron sheets reduces losses, eddy currents, and heating. Thin
sheet-iron layers shorten current paths.
• Insulating Varnish
Each sheet's insulating varnish confines these currents within specific laminations. Eddy currents in the
entire core are reduced.
• Alloy Composition
These thin sheets are crafted from alloys like silicon-iron or nickel-iron, which magnetize more easily
than pure iron.
ENHANCING TRANSFORMER VA VALUE
• Air Natural
Smaller transformers benefit from natural convection, replacing hot air with cooler air.
• Air Blast
Convection moves heated oil to higher tanks and radiators cool it.
• “Oil Natural Air Natural ONAN” and “Oil Natural Air Forced ONAF”
Forced air cooling, with expanded tank area, cools transformers up to 60 MVA.
CONTRINUED…
Insulating materials such as winding insulation and insulating washers may become aged.
Through regular insulation resistance measurements and partial discharge tests
Insulation materials can be repaired or replaced if aged.
5. HOW TO CONDUCT MAINTENANCE ON
THE TRANSFORMER.
• Oil pools and oil insulation
Used for insulation, but also for cooling and arc extinguishing.
Monitoring the electrical and chemical properties of the oil
dielectric strength and water content
Avoids electrical failures and corrosion.
5. HOW TO CONDUCT MAINTENANCE ON
THE TRANSFORMER.
• Management of temperature
Heat is generated during operation.
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