An accurate method for estimation of series and parallel resistance in detailed model of transformer winding using impulse test results

Abstract

In this paper, a novel and accurate method is presented for evaluating the series and parallel resistances for detailed modeling of power transformers. In the proposed method, the black box model of power transformers as well as the natural frequencies of its winding are estimated by the impulse test. Then the series and parallel resistances can be evaluated for most upper and lower natural frequencies with reasonable accuracy to be implemented in the detailed model. The exact estimation of these resistances is important for the damping determination of transformer winding oscillations. The proposed model enables the designers to correct the design data sheets before mass production by performing the impulse test on the prototype. In the present study, a comparison between the simulation and test results verifies the validity of the proposed method.