HIGH-ENERGY TRANSFORMER’S SAFETY

Abstract

Based on many advantages of fiber optic sensor technology, the article presents the possibility of measuring temperature in difficult environmental conditions, for example in a high electromagnetic field. Fabry-Perot interferometers with a short resonant cavity of low resolution are used in these fiber-optic sensors. The advantages of such a solution include simple and compact construction, low price, low temperature effect and no interference loss due to polarization. Due to the potential of transformer loads, electrical power plants and operating companies test power transformers to assess their condition, set a schedule for maintenance work and plan replacement. Oil temperature measurement is most commonly used using typical sensors. However, this measurement does not reflect the temperature of the winding during the sudden increase in the transformer load. The proposed method of verifying the parameter, which is the winding temperature, can be very attractive for electricity distributors.