Finite element analysis of distribution transformer under harmonics condition: A review

Sohail Khan, Rafael Escarela-Perez, Juan C. Olivares-Galvan, Victor M. Jimenez-Mondragon, Fermin P. Espino-Cortés

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Abstract

The modern world is moving towards the smart grids and increased use of electronic loads. The realization of smart grid technology is the increased use of distributed energy resources, introducing new intelligent, communication and control systems that are mostly electronic circuits. The issues associated with this technology are bi-directional flow of power flow, increased harmonic emissions, direct current offsets and unbalances, voltage variation and switching transients. The increased usage of electronic loads at distribution level are generating harmonics, which in turn increases power losses in the transformers and cause pre-mature damage. These loads mostly inject the odd harmonics in the distribution system, resulting in the temperature rise of the transformer. It causes accelerated aging of transformer thereby called the attention of manufacturers and researchers to develop the procedures for enhancing the system reliability. In the literature, several methods have been proposed for calculating losses and derating the transformer such as experimental, IEEE recommended, analytical and Finite Element Method (FEM). This paper reviews the finite element analysis of distribution transformer under harmonics condition. The losses associated with harmonics, modeling and derating of transformer are the topics included in this paper. It is found that the main focus is paid on derating and losses calculation of the transformer for a percentage of harmonic contents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing, ROPEC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538608197
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Event2017 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing, ROPEC 2017 - Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
Duration: 8 Nov 201710 Nov 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing, ROPEC 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing, ROPEC 2017
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityIxtapa, Guerrero
Period8/11/1710/11/17

Keywords

  • Distribution transformer
  • finite element analysis
  • harmonics

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