Hybrid Diagnostic Techniques for High Voltage On-Load Tap Changers

Condition based assessment of OLTCs has become more popular in recent years, and the importance of reliable and accurate diagnostic techniques is being realized. The work described in this paper aims to improve existing diagnostic techniques, develop new ones and combine some techniques (hybrid) in order to realize a highly reliable set of diagnostics for tap changers. Topics addressed in this paper include motor power measurement, dynamic resistance measurement and vibro-acoustic measurement, the latter designed and tested as part of this project. Preliminary results show that in particular a combination of aforementioned techniques may lead to improved condition assessment and may lead towards automated and online monitoring of tap changer operation.

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