Electrical Signature Analysis of Oil- and Dry-Type Transformers

Howard W. Penrose, PhD, MotorDoc LLCCover Story, Summer 2024 Cover Story

Periodic and continuous electrical signature analysis can be used to evaluate the general condition and power quality that affects oil- and dry-type transformers. This article discusses how conditions such as loose connections, resonance, component looseness, and failing electrical components can be detected. Case studies from several applications including wind power, solar, and industrial dry- and oil-type transformers are presented. ELECTRICAL …