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Experimental Analysis of Ultra-High-Frequency Signal Propagation Paths in Power Transformers

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  • Chandra Prakash Beura

    (Institute of Power Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH), University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Michael Beltle

    (Institute of Power Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH), University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Philipp Wenger

    (Institute of Power Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH), University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Stefan Tenbohlen

    (Institute of Power Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH), University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany)

Abstract

Ultra-high-frequency (UHF) partial discharge (PD) monitoring is gaining popularity because of its advantages over electrical methods for onsite/online applications. One such advantage is the possibility of three-dimensional PD source localization. However, it is necessary to understand the signal propagation and attenuation characteristics in transformers to improve localization. Since transformers are available in a wide range of ratings and geometric sizes, it is necessary to ascertain the similarities and differences in UHF signal characteristics across the different designs. Therefore, in this contribution, the signal attenuation and propagation characteristics of two 300 MVA transformers are analyzed and compared based on experiments. The two transformers have the same rating but different internal structures. It should be noted that the oil is drained out of the transformers for these tests. Additionally, a simulation model of one of the transformers is built and validated based on the experimental results. Subsequently, a simulation model is used to analyze the electromagnetic wave propagation inside the tank. Analysis of the experimental data shows that the distance-dependent signal attenuation characteristics are similar in the case of both transformers and can be well represented by hyperbolic equations, thus indicating that transformers with the same rating have similar attenuation characteristics even if they have different internal structures.

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  • Chandra Prakash Beura & Michael Beltle & Philipp Wenger & Stefan Tenbohlen, 2022. "Experimental Analysis of Ultra-High-Frequency Signal Propagation Paths in Power Transformers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-15, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:8:p:2766-:d:790324
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    1. Martin Siegel & Sebastian Coenen & Michael Beltle & Stefan Tenbohlen & Marc Weber & Pascal Fehlmann & Stefan M. Hoek & Ulrich Kempf & Robert Schwarz & Thomas Linn & Jitka Fuhr, 2019. "Calibration Proposal for UHF Partial Discharge Measurements at Power Transformers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(16), pages 1-17, August.
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    1. Stefan Tenbohlen & Chandra Prakash Beura & Wojciech Sikorski & Ricardo Albarracín Sánchez & Bruno Albuquerque de Castro & Michael Beltle & Pascal Fehlmann & Martin Judd & Falk Werner & Martin Siegel, 2023. "Frequency Range of UHF PD Measurements in Power Transformers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-21, January.

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