SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING MOISTURE FROM A POWER TRANSFORMER

    公开(公告)号:US20240082751A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18372256

    申请日:2023-09-25

    Inventor: Ed Vance

    CPC classification number: B01D15/10 G01N33/2847 H01F27/14

    Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments of systems and methods for removing moisture from an electric power transformer. According to an embodiment, a moisture removal system includes a pump to move oil from the transformer into the system; one or more incoming oil moisture and temperature sensors to detect a first moisture level and temperature of oil; a processor to receive the moisture and temperature and determine an estimated paper moisture value of the insulation of the transformer, and compare the estimate to a target paper moisture value; and an overdry prevention bypass valve positioned in a first position to divert oil without drying when the estimated paper moisture value is equal to or less than the target value, and in a second position to channel oil through one or more drying cylinders when the estimated paper moisture value exceeds the target value.

    Transformers
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11742128B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US16584277

    申请日:2019-09-26

    Abstract: A transformer having a transformer core that forms a magnetic flux path between and through a top yoke, leg, and bottom yoke of the transformer core. A winding can be disposed about the leg. Further, a flitch plate, which can have at least one slot that is configured to reduce eddy losses generated by the winding, can be disposed adjacent to the leg and extend between the top yoke and the bottom yoke. The flitch plate can be clamped to the top and bottom yokes by top and bottom clamps, respectively. The top and bottom clamps can each include at least one cutout that reduces an attraction of stray flux from the winding and into the corresponding top and bottom clamps. Additionally, at least one of the top clamp and the bottom clamp can include an internal lattice structure.

    Transformer Arrangement And Method For Controlling Pressure In A Liquid-Filled Transformer

    公开(公告)号:US20180158596A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-07

    申请号:US15580553

    申请日:2016-06-22

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Inventor: Julian Cardona

    CPC classification number: H01F27/321 F16K17/196 H01F27/02 H01F27/14

    Abstract: A transformer including a transformer tank, an expansion tank, and piping connecting the tanks enabling liquid to flow there between. The piping includes a valve configured for liquid to flow from the transformer to the expansion tank when the pressure is above a predefined first threshold and for preventing the liquid to flow from the transformer to the expansion tank when the pressure is below the first threshold. The valve is also configured for liquid to flow from the expansion to the transformer tank when the pressure is below a predefined second threshold and for preventing the liquid to flow from the expansion to the transformer tank when the pressure is above the predefined second threshold.

    Modular Insulation Fluid Handling System

    公开(公告)号:US20170103840A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-13

    申请号:US15129013

    申请日:2015-03-27

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Inventor: Mats Dahlund

    CPC classification number: H01F27/14 H01F27/02 H01F27/08

    Abstract: A modular insulation fluid handling system for protecting insulation fluid of an inductive power device having an expansion vessel and for handling volume variations of the insulation fluid, the modular insulation fluid handling system includes a first protective housing including a resilient reservoir filled with an inert gas, a connector, and an adapter sealably connected to the inside of the resilient reservoir, an interface including a ventilation duct terminal and a reservoir terminal being sealably connected to the adapter, the connector is arranged between the adapter and the interface and configured to be connected to a connector of a second protective housing, and a vessel ventilation duct configured to be sealably connected to the expansion vessel and the ventilation duct terminal. The inside of the resilient reservoir is configured to be in hermetically sealed fluid communication with the expansion vessel via the adapter, the interface and the vessel ventilation duct.

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