Abstract
Due to the large number of distribution transformers in the distribution grid, the status of distribution transformers plays an important role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the these grids. To evaluate the distribution transformer health, many assessment techniques have been studied and developed. These tools will support the transformer operators in predicting the status of the distribution transformer and responding effectively. This paper will review the literature in the area, analyze the latest techniques as well as highlight the advantages and disadvantages of current methodologies.
Highlights
With the increase in peak demand and the need to improve grid infrastructure for the ease of operation and management with high reliability, the distribution smart grid is one of the most important elements to accelerate the modernization of the currently aging power system
The results showed that this method could only diagnose the general conditions of transformers
The results show the estimation of the date in which the transformer may need a maintenance action, and the required actions to extend the transformer lifetime
Summary
With the increase in peak demand and the need to improve grid infrastructure for the ease of operation and management with high reliability, the distribution smart grid is one of the most important elements to accelerate the modernization of the currently aging power system. Automating and controlling the grid remotely will help reduce operating costs, increase information accuracy as well as quickly fix faulty areas in the electricity power system [2]. The distribution transformer is the last component for voltage transformation in the power grid. Distribution transformers are one of the most important components of the distribution power system [3]. In a medium-sized city with 40 HV/MV primary stations, there is around one thousand distribution transformers. Accelerated degradation and failure of distribution transformers can occur because of several conditions such as oil leakage, overloading, unbalanced loading and harmonics
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