@inproceedings{a4ea0de122b34aaeb6f71793d70895eb,
title = "Effects of current harmonics on maximum loading capability for solar power plant transformers",
abstract = "Distribution transformers are commonly designed and manufactured to operate at fundamental frequency and to facilitate sinusoidal loads. The operation of loads that draw distorted currents culminate in higher losses, hotspot temperatures, degradation of insulation materials and declined service life. To avert these technical challenges, the continuous power rating of the transformer under current harmonics has to be reduced. This paper presents some analysis into the effect of current harmonics on the maximum loading capability of oil-filled transformers that are intended to operate within solar power plants. The harmonic spectrum derived by the presence of non-linear loads and seen by the transformer during service is presented. A recommended practice for derating the transformer described in the IEEE std. C57. 10-2018 is adopted in the study.",
keywords = "Degradation of insulation, Derating, Distribution transformers, Hotspot temperatures, Losses, Service life",
author = "Thango, {Bonginkosi A.} and Jordaan, {Jacobus A.} and Nnachi, {Agha F.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 IEEE.; 2020 Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference/Robotics and Mechatronics/Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa, SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA 2020 ; Conference date: 29-01-2020 Through 31-01-2020",
year = "2020",
month = jan,
doi = "10.1109/SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA48453.2020.9041101",
language = "English",
series = "2020 International SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA 2020",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "2020 International SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA 2020",
address = "United States",
}
