Lifetime Estimation of Distribution Transformers in Present of Harmonic Loads: Case Study of Ilam Distribution Transformers
Subject Areas : electrical and computer engineering1 , A. Moradkhani 2 , M. H. Parhizgari 3 , D. Bagheri 4
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Keywords: Distribution transformerscurrent harmonicslifetimeload losses,
Abstract :
One of the main components of distribution systems is transformer, and their failure will cause irreparable damage in power systems and distribution companies. These failures are to increase the losses of the transformers due to the increase of harmonics, especially the current harmonics. These losses increase the temperature of transformers and reduced the lifetime of distribution transformers. In this paper evaluated losses and lifetime in the presence of harmonic loads in Ilam distribution transformers. Technical and practical assessments of the presence of harmonic loads and their effect on the lifetime of transformers have been investigated. According to the obtained results the useful lifetime of some transformers from 30 years to 17 years are decreased.
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