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temperature. Under abnormal conditions, the index will exhibit an increasing trend as the load tap<br />

changer tends to run hotter relative to the main tank. This method eliminates false alarms associated<br />

with simple differential monitoring, but it responds slowly to abnormal conditions. A change in tapchanger<br />

temperature characteristics that takes place over the course of several hours will require several<br />

days to be reflected in the index. This response time is usually adequate, as the problem developing within<br />

the LTC normally requires an extended period to progress to the point where maintenance is required.<br />

3.13.3.4.3 Vibro-Acoustic Monitoring<br />

The vibrations caused by various mechanical movements during a tap-changing operation can be<br />

recorded and analyzed for signs of deterioration. This provides continuous control of the transition time<br />

as well as an indication of contact wear and detection of sudden mechanical-rupture faults (Bengtsson<br />

et al., 1998).<br />

Acoustic monitoring of on-load tap changers has been under development. The LTC operation can<br />

be analyzed by recording the acoustic signature and comparing it with the running average representative<br />

of recent operations. The signal is analyzed in distinct frequency bands, which facilitates the distinction<br />

between problems with electrical causes and those with mechanical causes.<br />

Every operation of the tap changer produces a characteristic acoustic wave, which propagates through<br />

the oil and structure of the transformer. Field measurements show that in the case of a properly functioning<br />

tap changer, this vibration pattern proves to be very repeatable over time for a given operation.<br />

The acoustic signal is split into two frequency bands. Experience has shown that electrical problems<br />

(arcing when there should not be any, notably as for the case of a vacuum-switch-assist LTC) are detected<br />

in a higher frequency band than those mechanical in nature (excessive wear or ruptured springs). This<br />

system has the intelligence to distinguish imminent failure conditions and normal wear of the LTC to<br />

allow for just-in-time maintenance (Foata et al., 1999).<br />

3.13.3.4.4 Dissolved-Gas Analysis<br />

Analysis of gases dissolved in the oil in the load-tap-changer compartment is proving to be a useful<br />

diagnostic. Key gases for this analysis include acetylene and ethylene. However, any conclusions to be<br />

drawn from a correlation of measured dissolved-gas concentrations with certain types of faults are not<br />

yet well documented. The study is complicated by the fact that the basic design and the materials used<br />

in the particular tap changer are found to significantly affect the DGA results.<br />

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