학술논문

Analysis of Load Noise Components in Small Core-Form Transformers
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery IEEE Trans. Power Delivery Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on. 36(5):2694-2704 Oct, 2021
Subject
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Finite element analysis
Vibrations
Solid modeling
Oil insulation
Analytical models
Computational modeling
Power transformers
Acoustic noise
vibration
electromagnetic force
power transformer
design for quality
Language
ISSN
0885-8977
1937-4208
Abstract
We propose load noise analysis components for small core-form transformers (1 MVA–20 MVA) using computational fluid-structure coupled calculations that consider the electromagnetic force, transformer structure and fluid (oil). The proposed technique has two beneficial aspects: coil modeling using shell elements of the finite element method (FEM), and acoustic noise analysis using a combination of boundary element method transmission path simulation and FEM structural simulation. The shell element model, which includes structural bending information, is less computationally intensive for simulations than solid models because it uses larger element sizes. Lighter simulations enable easier redesign for noise reduction. Additionally, division of the simulation process into individual structural vibrations, transmission paths, and radiation processes makes it easier to find a remodeling point without performing a complete simulation. We illustrate the importance of avoiding coincidence of the natural frequencies of the coils and the electromagnetic force and present a practical noise reduction study. This technique can be implemented using a light simulation that was proposed to confirm the remodeling effects. Using the proposed analysis method along with a ray tracing method, we can construct a frontloading design simulation tool to determine the transformer specifications and the substation's geographical features.