Expert Analysis of Lightning Impulse Failure Modes in Oil-Filled Power Transformers Based on Experiential Data

D. B. Nyandeni, B. A. Thango

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Lightning impulse testing is performed as part of the factory acceptance routine tests in power transformers to check the integrity of the insulation and to ensure that transformer insulation performs according to the design specifications. Lightning impulse testing is a high voltage test and the pass criterion depends on a variety of parameters being met, mainly based on the lightning impulse waveforms. In the event of a test incident, the resultant waveform can be used to classify the fault and through experiential expertise, the waveform can also be used to estimate the location of the fault within the transformer. In this paper, real-life lightning impulse waveforms resulting from a test incident are presented and used to classify the failure as well as the location of the fault.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350389388
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2024 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 7 Oct 202411 Oct 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2024

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2024
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityJohannesburg
Period7/10/2411/10/24

Keywords

  • interturn fault
  • lightning impulse
  • line-to-earth fault
  • non-linear elements
  • transformer fault detection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Strategy and Management
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Expert Analysis of Lightning Impulse Failure Modes in Oil-Filled Power Transformers Based on Experiential Data'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this