Temperature distribution in power transformers

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2012
Karadağ, Rukiye
As in all other electrical equipments it is essential to estimate the temperature distribution in transformer components in the design stage and during the operation since temperatures above thermal limits of these components might seriously damage them. Thermal models are used to predict this vital information prior to actual operations. In this study, a three dimensional model based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) is proposed to estimate the temperature distribution in the three phase, SF6 gas insulated-cooled power transformer. This model can predict the temperature distribution at the specific discredited locations in the transformer successfully.

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R. Karadağ, “Temperature distribution in power transformers,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2012.