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The Truth About Cast-Resin Transformers

Debunking the myths surrounding aluminum usage BY SCOTT MAY, VIJAI NARAYANAN, ANDREW LAWLESS, Siemens Much has been written about the use of aluminum versus copper…
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Smart Transformers: Enhancing Grid Efficiency and Reliability

The evolving demands of modern power grids necessitate the adoption of advanced technologies that can provide enhanced efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. Smart transformers are at…
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The importance of risk assessment and the role of Reliability-based DGA

By Chuck Hoeppner, Delta-X Research It’s often said that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. But how does one manage risk in the mission-critical,…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Risk Assessment

In general, the purpose of periodic screening with DGA for power transformers is risk assessment. Is any transformer likely to fail in service? If so,…
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Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

Sweep frequency response analysis: Reliable demagnetization of transformer cores BY MARKUS PÜTTER, MICHAEL RÄDLER, BORIS UNTERER, OMICRON electronics GmbH Whenever a power or distribution transformer…
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How to Improve Transformer Protection

Using symmetrical components for fault discrimination in differential protection BY IMRAN RIZVI, ABB Inc. Classical differential protection schemes are subject to ghost differential currents due…
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Distribution Transformer DGA – The Future of Monitoring Distribution Systems

By Leon White and Traci Hopkins, H2scan Corporation As distributed generation, electric vehicle load, and requirements for increased electricity reliability provide real-world challenges for electric…
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TRANSFORMER INRUSH

ABSTRACTHere we discuss the phenomenon of transformer inrush; what it is and its significance to transformer protection design. INTRODUCTIONA couple of years ago in this…
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Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations

Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations

In the evolving landscape of power grid management, integrating advanced sensor technologies in intelligent transformers…
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Power Transformer Failures

Power Transformer Failures

Electric utilities maximize utilization of their assets, while maintaining reliability. Power transformers are typically reliable,…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

IntroductionThere is more to DGA interpretation than comparing the latest gas concentrations to limits in…
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The Distribution Transformer - Critical Power System Component

The Distribution Transformer - Critical Power System Component

By R.W. Hurst, Editor A distribution transformer is a critical component of the electrical power…
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Metal Enclosed Electrical Bus, The Lifeline to the Transformer, What You Should Know and Why It’s Important to Your Bottom Line

Metal Enclosed Electrical Bus, The Lifeline to the Transformer, What You Should Know and Why It’s Important to Your Bottom Line

Brief Summary:The purpose of this article is to educate power plant operators and maintenance personnel…
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