(Energy Engineering)
by Ahmed Abu-Siada (Editor)
Power transformers are a key asset
for electricity utilities around the globe. However, aging populations
of large power transformers require reliable monitoring and diagnostics
techniques to extend the asset's lifetime and minimise the possibility
of catastrophic failure. This book describes the most popular power
transformer condition monitoring techniques from principles to practice.
Topics
covered include concepts and challenges in power transformer condition
monitoring and diagnosis; dissolved gas analysis, measurements and
interpretations; moisture analysis for power transformers; assessing
degree of polymerisation value considering thermal ageing and paper
moisture; frequency response analysis; monitoring of power transformers
by mechanical oscillations; lifecycle management of power transformers
in a new energy era; and other topics in power transformer asset
management and remnant life. Each chapter covers the fundamentals and
theory of the topic, and conveys techniques to measure relevant
parameters and assess or interpret the results.
Power Transformer Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis
is essential reading for researchers in academia and industry involved
with power transformer R&D, engineers in utilities working with
equipment monitoring techniques, and advanced students in power
engineering.
