Dynamic thermal modelling of power transformers

The aim of this paper is to introduce hot-spot and top-oil temperature thermal models for more accurate temperature calculations during transient states based on data received in a normal heat run test (i.e., the top oil in the tank of the transformer and the average winding-to-average oil gradient). Oil viscosity changes and loss variation with temperature are taken into account. The new thermal models will be validated using experimental (fiber-optic test) results obtained at varying load current on a 250-MVA-ONAF-cooled unit, a 400-MVA-ONAF-cooled unit and a 605-MVA-OFAF-cooled unit. The results are also compared with the IEEE-Loading guide (1995) Annex G method.

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