Inocencio Solteiro, PPTR/AT 05.06.

2013

Transformer Monitoring System

TEC System

Overview Online Transformer Monitoring

Voltage, Current,
Oil and Ambient Temperature,
On load Tap Changer,

Gases and Bushing,

etc,
ABB monitoring system
(converts raw data into useful
informations)

Communication
system

ABB
2011 | Slide 2

Overview Online Transformer Monitoring

ABB
2011 | Slide 3

Control Room

Short Introduction of the TEC System

Cables to/from
the transformer

TEC
Converter box
TC 190
Fiber optic
cable

Laptop during
installation

TCP/IP Ethernet
network cable
RS232
Serial cable
USB Serial
adapter

ABB
02/03/2012 | Slide 4

Remote computer
Optional
TEC Server,
Modem, etc

Frequent Questions by End User

Why Transformer monitoring ?

What are the cost benefits ?

When should I install ?

What is the Minimum Size of Transformer to install ?

What are the sensors that I should install ?

What are the functions that I should install ?

Configuration / Communication in the network ?

How many days take to install in the old Transformer ?

Benefits of the Monitoring System

Early identification of a fault evolution.

Avoid costly unplanned outages.

Avoid catastrophic failures.

Extended life time of the Transformer

Reduces maintenance costs of the Transformer

Reduced risk of the transformer failure and grid blackout

Increase the operational availability of the Transformer

Reduces maintenance costs of the On load Tap changers

Reduces costs of insurance policy with the insurance company

Continually assess the operational status of the transformer.

Enhanced overload capability through intelligent cooling control

Assist in maintenance planning.

Store properly a lot of data

ABB Group
| Slide 6

Economic Benefits - CIGRE

Place of Development & Manufacturing

Ludvika Factory - Sweden

TEC

ABB Group
June 5, 2013 | Slide 8

Over 100 year of Transformer Experience.

100% Developed and Manufactured by ABB.

04 year of Development

02 year on Laboratory

02 year on Site

Fingerprint Concept.

On-line Monitoring Data in real time.

Friendly device for User

TEC Transformer Electronic Control

TEC
(since 2003)

ABB Group
| Slide 9

TEC Smart
(since 2011)

TEC Transformer Electronic Control

Global Reference List 2003 - 2012

NEU
CEU

NAM

112 TEC

39 TEC

84 TEC

MED

NAS

204 TEC

161 TEC

IMA
43 TEC

Source: PPTR/AT
ABB Group
| Slide 11

SAM

SAS

252 TEC

74 TEC

TEC Reference List - Chile

Installation Version in the Transformer Tank

TEC

Basic

Integrate

TEC Smart

Integrate
Basic
ABB Group
| Slide 13

TEC Cabinet Installation

New Transformers

Old Transformers
Non-ABB Transformers

TEC Transformer Electronic Control

TEC

TEC Smart

ABB Group
June 5, 2013 | Slide 15

It is based on a microprocessor.

Modular and expandable system.

Do not need the PC for storage of data.

Communication of data over fiber optics.

Easy to install and mount.

Based on approved technology.

Bus communication with sensors.

Reduced cabling on transformer

Electronic components Military grade

Protocol board:
IEC 61850
IEC 60870
DNP 3
Others

Certificate Tests

ABB Group
June 5, 2013 | Slide 16

User Friendly Interface

No special
computer is
needed

Dual
language
support
ABB Group
June 5, 2013 | Slide 17

Display Interface
Important information available at the transformer in real-time

ALARM
WARNING
NORMAL

Press to see
next value
Press and hold
(> 3 sec) to see
active events

Design Data Fingerprint Concept

RI2 losses high voltage winding

RI2 losses low voltage winding
RI2 losses tertiary winding
Eddy losses in high voltage winding
Eddy losses in low voltage winding
Eddy losses in tertiary winding
Calculated values for type test
Top oil temperature rise
Average oil temperature rise
No load loss at test
Load losses at test
Tap-changer position
Current high voltage winding
Current low voltage winding
Current tertiary voltage winding
Hot-spot temperature high volt. wind.
Hot-spot temperature low volt. wind.
Hot-spot temperature tertiary volt. wind.
Temperature gradient high volt. wind.
Temperature gradient low volt. wind.
Temperature gradient tertiary volt. wind.
Mass parameters
Cu-Mass of high voltage winding
Cu-Mass of low voltage winding
Cu-Mass of tertiary winding
Free oil
Oil in insulation
Core steel mass
Other steel mass (tank, yoke plate, etc.)
Paper mass
Type test values
Ambient temperature
Top oil temperature rise

ABB Group
| Slide 19

kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
C
C
kW
A
A
A
C
C
C
C
C
C
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
C
C

89.5
131.0
N/A
8.3
9.55
N/A
AF
56.5
41.5
124
764
-2X2.5%(2)
510.5
1600
N/A
74.3
75.3
N/A
17.8 (3)
18.8(3)
N/A

32.2
47.2
N/A
3.0
3.4
N/A
AN (When applicable)
58
49
124
275
-2X2.5%(2)
306.3
960
N/A
67.5
67.5
N/A
9.5(3)
9.5(3)
N/A

4461 kg/limb
3337 kg/limb
N/A
99915
4000
89049
67000
438
AF

AN (When applicable)

Temperatures, Gases, OLTC Curves and Event List

ABB Group
| Slide 20

Overload Capacity

Shows overload capacity

Based on Transformer data, ambient

temperature and loading conditions

ABB Group
| Slide 21

Hot-spot Temperature Calculation IEC & IEEE

IEC-354
h o Hgr K

o = Top oil temperature

Hgr = Hot-spot to top-oil gradient
K = Load factor (load current/rated current)
y = Winding exponent

No traditional hot-spot thermometer needed

Hot-spot temperature calculation

HV winding
LV winding
Terciary winding

ABB Group
| Slide 22

Intelligent Cooling Control

Enhancements from traditional cooling
TEC Cabinet
ALARM

ON CABINET
Display

Starts on top oil, hot-spot and forecast

Remote start of coolers possible

WARNING
NORMAL

Algorithms

Control up to 6 cooler groups

Hot-spot
temp

All cooler groups equally used

Logic to exercise motors each week
Time in service shown in station interface

Time delay between cooler group start

T Top Oil
Signal
from
CT

Reduced noise level

T BottomOil

Thermometer pocket

More stable temperature, reduced breathing

Up to 6 Cooler Groups can be controlled

Group
1

Group 3

Group 5

Group 2

Group 4

Group 6

ABB
3/18/2010 | Slide 23

Traditional top oil thermometer used as

back-up start of coolers and for emergency trip

Transformer Temperature Balance

TEC keeps track of the transformer temperatures and compares
them with a theoretical model to indicate changes, in the cooling
conditions or heat generation, that could place restrictions on the
overloading capacity.
T Air

T Top Oil
Cooling
from the
Tank

Losses

T Bottom Oil
ABB
3/18/2010 | Slide 24

Cooling from
Radiators or
Coolers

Tap Changer Temperature Balance

Keep track of the tap-changer temperature and compare it with a
model to indicate over temperatures in the tap-changer
Transformer tank

TAir
POLTC

(Heat from
the OLTC)

ABB
3/18/2010 | Slide 25

UZ tank
TOLTC
PFault+PRI2

Ttr
Ptr

(Heat from
the transformer)

Cabinet Condition

Temperature and
Moisture sensors

Processor board - TC 122

ABB Group
| Slide 26

Minimal Functions

ABB Group
| Slide 27

Minimal Scope of Supply

Top oil temperature
Hot-spot temperature
Load
Ageing
Temperature balance
Cooling control

Current transducers
Hot-spot temperature
Load
Ageing
Cooling control
Contact wear
Temperature balance

Ambient temperature
Sun
Shadow

Overload package
Overload capacity
Hot-spot forecast

Gas sensor

Gases and Moisture package

Gases detection / Trends
Moisture detection
Ageing acceleration due to moisture
Data displayed and stored in TEC

ABB Group
| Slide 28

Bottom oil temperature

Temperature balance

Intelligent Cooling Control package

Controls up to 6 cooler groups
Star and stop based on top oil, hot-spot
Weekly exercise of cooler groups
Back-up in case malfunction

Relay box
Generates up to 8 digital signal from dry contact for different alarms or warnings from TEC
Can relay box

Connection with Customers Network

Minimum scope of supply

TCP/IP

Fiber optic

Gas sensor
TEC system

ABBGroup
Group
ABB
| Slide
29 | Slide 29
June
5, 2013

Connection with Customers Network

TCP/IP

TMU 100 Bushing monitoring

Capacitance
Tan delta

Fiber optic

DGA device
Individual 8 gases
Moisture

ABBGroup
Group
ABB
| Slide
30 | Slide 30
June
5, 2013

TEC system
Thermal
Currents
Coolers
OLTC

Connection with Customers Network

ABBGroup
Group
ABB
| Slide
31 | Slide 31
June
5, 2013

TEC Cabinet installation - overview

1) Mount TEC on transformer.

2) Connect sensors and power
supply according to drawings and
connection tables.
3) Start system.
Note: The display indicates present
status and events.

ABB
22/07/2009 | Slide 32

TEC Web page

TEC

http://www.abb.com/product/db0003db004283/6242000fec997581c1257b1000211293.aspx

ABB Group
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TEC Transformer Installation

Installation of TEC Basic Version

ABB Group
| Slide 35

Installation in the Old Transformer

ABB Group
| Slide 36

Installation of TEC Integrate Version

ABB Group
| Slide 37

Installation in the Old Transformer

ABB Group
| Slide 38

Installation of TEC Smart Basic Version

ABB Group
| Slide 39

Installation of TEC Smart Basic Version

ABB Group
| Slide 40

Control Room of Substation

ABB Group
| Slide 41