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Transformer winding resistance measurement is carried out to calculate the I2R losses
and to calculate winding temperature at the end of a temperature rise test. It is carried
out as a type test as well as routine test. It is also done at site to ensure healthiness of a
transformer that is to check loose connections, broken strands of conductor, high
contact resistance in tap changers, high voltage leads and bushings etc.
There are different methods for measuring of transformer winding, likewise
Current voltage method of measurement of winding resistance.
Bridge method of measurement of winding resistance.
Kelvin bridge method of Measuring Winding Resistance.
Measuring winding resistance by Automatic Winding Resistance Measurement
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NB:- Transformer winding resistance measurement shall be carried out at each tap.
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Then apply single phase 230 V AC supply across one of the HV winding
terminals and neutral terminal.
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CENTRAL
RIGHT SIDE
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PHASE
PHASE
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230 V
180 V
50 V
115 V
230 V
115 V
180 V
230 V
SIDE PHASE
First of all keep the tap changer in the lowest position and open all IV & LV
terminals.
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Then apply three phase 415 V supply on the line terminals for three phase
transformers and single phase 230 V supply on single phase transformers.
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And repeat the test with keeping the tap at highest position.
Generally there are two similar higher readings on two outer limb phases on transformer
core and one lower reading on the centre limb phase, in case of three phase
transformers. An agreement to within 30% of the measured exciting current with the
previous test is usually considered satisfactory. If the measured exciting current value is
50 times higher than the value measured during factory test, there is likelihood of a fault
in the winding which needs further analysis.
Caution: This magnetizing current test of transformer is to be carried out before
DC resistance measurement.
In three phase transformer, it is essential to carry out a vector group test of transformer.
Proper vector grouping in a transformer is an essential criteria forparallel operation of
transformers.
There are several internal connection of three phase transformer are available in
market. These several connections gives various magnitudes and phase of the
secondary voltage; the magnitude can be adjusted for parallel operation by suitable
choice of turn ratio, but the phase divergence can not be compensated. So we have to
choose those transformer for parallel operation whose phase sequence and phase
divergence are same. All the transformers with same vector ground have same phase
sequence and phase divergence between primary and secondary. So before procuring
one electrical power transformer, one should ensure the vector group of the transformer,
whether it will be matched with his or her existing system or not. The vector group test of
transformer confirms his or her requirements.
First disconnect all the line and neutral terminals of the transformer.
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secondary voltage is applied to the secondary winding for 60 second by keeping the
primary of the transformer open circuited. The frequency of the applied voltage should
be double of power frequency too. Here also if no failure of insulation, the test is
successful.
In addition to dielectric tests of transformer there are other type test for checking
insulation of transformer, such as lightning impulse test, switching impulse test and
partial discharge test.
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