Power transformers – Definition and operational constraints (A4212)
What will I learn from this course?
- Define power transformers
- Operate and optimize power transformers
Topics
Technical features
- Reminder
- Operation, losses (iron, copper and other losses)
- Technology and manufacturing
- Parallel operation
- Operational constraints, perturbations (overvoltage, overcurrent…) harmonics, neutral plan
Components
- Bushings
- Safety valve
- Current transformers
- Oil level
- Temperature monitoring
- Valves
- Tap changers, control mechanism
- Auxiliary cubicle
Cooling
- Cooling systems
Voltage setting
- On- or off-load, voltage and coupling changes
Protection
- Tank earth protection, differential protection, Buchhols relay, PRV, and other protection systems
Sizing and testing of transformers
- Parameters for sizing of transformers
- Supplementary parameters for special transformers
- Testing
Maintenance
- Oil sampling and analysis
- Interpretation of the results
- Oil processing
- Visual inspections, information on the nameplate
- Support to diagnosis
| Duration |
|---|
| 4 Days |
| Who should attend? |
|---|
| Engineers and operators |
Learning path
| Prerequisites | A4212 | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of electricity mechanics and electro-technics | 80% theoretical 20% Case study | C4532 |
This training can be provided on site at your own convenience.
Power transformers – Definition and operational constraints (A4212)
What will I learn from this course?
- Define power transformers
- Operate and optimize power transformers
Topics
Technical features
- Reminder
- Operation, losses (iron, copper and other losses)
- Technology and manufacturing
- Parallel operation
- Operational constraints, perturbations (overvoltage, overcurrent…) harmonics, neutral plan
Components
- Bushings
- Safety valve
- Current transformers
- Oil level
- Temperature monitoring
- Valves
- Tap changers, control mechanism
- Auxiliary cubicle
Cooling
- Cooling systems
Voltage setting
- On- or off-load, voltage and coupling changes
Protection
- Tank earth protection, differential protection, Buchhols relay, PRV, and other protection systems
Sizing and testing of transformers
- Parameters for sizing of transformers
- Supplementary parameters for special transformers
- Testing
Maintenance
- Oil sampling and analysis
- Interpretation of the results
- Oil processing
- Visual inspections, information on the nameplate
- Support to diagnosis
| Duration |
|---|
| 4 Days |
| Who should attend? |
|---|
| Engineers and operators |
Learning path
| Prerequisites | A4212 | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of electricity mechanics and electro-technics | 80% theoretical 20% Case study | C4532 |
This training can be provided on site at your own convenience.