Evaluation of the Influence of Non-sinusoidal Conditions on Power Transformers

Abstract

The electrical equipment operation is cost-effective and reliable when operating parameters of the electrical network correspond to the rated data of the equipment. The real operation conditions, however, differ from those required for electrical equipment, which negatively affects its efficiency. The non-sinusoidal conditions in electrical networks are currently very common. The paper provides an overview of the characteristics obtained from an analysis of publications, which are used to evaluate the effect of the non-sinusoidal conditions on power transformers. The results of the calculation of these characteristics for a transformer installed at a railway traction substation are presented. Parameters of the non-sinusoidal conditions are obtained as a result of measurements.