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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Power transformer failures due to internal arcing faults pose significant safety risks and economic losses.
  • Understanding transformer tank deformation and explosion dynamics is crucial for preventing catastrophic events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a 3-D numerical tool for simulating the structural dynamics of transformer tanks under internal overpressure.
  • To analyze the impact of arcing faults on transformer tank integrity and identify key failure mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-D numerical computational tool employing the finite element method (FEM) was developed.
  • Simulations were performed on a full-scale 360MVA/220kV oil-immersed transformer model subjected to 17.3 MJ and 6.3 MJ arcing faults.
  • Analysis included internal overpressure distribution, wave propagation, and von-Mises stress.

Main Results:

  • The study revealed non-uniform pressure and mechanical stress distributions within the transformer tank.
  • Stress concentration was observed in the connecting parts of the tank as the fault evolved.
  • The simulation accurately predicted the structural response to different fault energy levels.

Conclusions:

  • Transformer tank rupture risk can be mitigated by limiting fault energy and reinforcing local stress concentration areas.
  • The proposed numerical model offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to physical field tests for transformer fault analysis.
  • This research provides valuable insights for the design and safety enhancement of power transformers.