Abstract
<para xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> A multipoint fiber-optic temperature sensor network integrated inside a power transformer for continuous monitoring of hot-spots on windings, cellulose insulations, and oil, is demonstrated and tested. The temperature sensors are based on proprietary encapsulated fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors and the optical interrogation unit uses a special designed narrowband high power broadband fiber source. The fiber-optic sensing network is integrated into a 20 MVA, 345/<formula formulatype="inline"><tex>$\surd 3$</tex></formula> kV <formula formulatype="inline"><tex>$-20$</tex></formula> kV power transformer (CORE type) having 12 temperature sensing points, distributed over several physical locations inside the transformer (windings, cellulose insulators, magnetic circuit, and cooling oil entrance and exit). </para>
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