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Question On load tap changer (OLTC) explode?
Transformer
Vector group: Ynd11
Rated Power: 353MVA
Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV

OLTC
Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w
Max Operation Current: 295A
Step Voltage: 550V
Arrangement in Tx windings: Y Connection

Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator Transformer On Load Tap

Changer (OLTC)

Description of Incident:
9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started

10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over

test

11.30 a.m :- Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing

test

12.00 a.m :- Manual Synshronizing test started.

Observed incoming generator voltage higher than running
voltage.
CECR operator operated Generator Transformer OLTC to bring
down
the incoming generator voltage
 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal alarm operated
at
Gen.Control Desk (CECR)
CECR operater at Generator transformer bay informed that
the
transformer
oil splashed out from OLTC.
CECR operater informed that he heard explosion inside OLTC.
Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram operated at Tranformer
local annunciator.

12.05 am :- CECR operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker”

12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team inspected the OLTC and found the
OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area.
- Elec1 found the OLTC top cover bulging.

Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this

OLTC.

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Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector

group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer oltc always problem,why its opration is 0 J.kesavan
 #1 motorised in auto
cotrol ,thats why disc breake every time

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Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector

group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer my friend please check your inter lock 0 J.ikesavan
#2 system how to
working motor on load tap changer your
winding failure its
going up and down voltage thats why this
disc is breake.

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 Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector
group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer where did this happen at? what is your 0 Brad Stroh
#3 location? we
specialize in failure analysis.

Brad Stroh

alineeds.com

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Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector

group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
 Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer please check the OLTC inside 0 Sudheer
#4 connections ,carefully .because some times
the connector
plate rollers not touch properly. so the
winding temp.
increases continuously and oil will over-
heated.

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Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector

group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
 and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer May be explode from 0 Sakono
#5 1. During moving the OLTC contact, some
part was lossen and
OPEN circuit occure.
2. Some material of OLTC was fail and
loosen. then the OPEN
circuit was occure in OLTC.
3. Contaminate inside OLTC chamber
4. Oil was contaminated
5. TAP Position of OLTC was not in step.

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Re: On load tap changer (OLTC) explode? Transformer Vector

group: Ynd11 Rated Power: 353MVA Rated Current: 693A
Voltage:294/20KV OLTC Type: T III Y1000 110/c 12193w Max
Operation Current: 295A Step Voltage: 550V Arrangement in Tx
windings: Y Connection Problem: Damage of Unit 1 Generator
Transformer On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) Description of
Incident: 9.00 a.m. :- Generator No Load test on excitation system
started 10.30 a.m :- Carried out AVR change over test 11.30 a.m :-
Preparation for Generator Manual Synchronizing test 12.00 a.m :-
Manual Synshronizing test started. Observed incoming generator
voltage higher than running voltage. CECR operator operated
Generator Transformer OLTC to bring down the incoming
generator voltage 12.03 a.m :-Generator Transformer abnormal
alarm operated at Gen.Control Desk (CECR) CECR operater at
Generator transformer bay informed that the transformer oil
splashed out from OLTC. CECR operater informed that he heard
explosion inside OLTC. Observed Oil level & Oil Flow alaram
operated at Tranformer local annunciator. 12.05 am :- CECR
operator 'Open Gen Field Breaker” 12.10 a.m. :- Elec1 team
inspected the OLTC and found the OLTC rupture disk was broken
and oil spilled at OLTC area. - Elec1 found the OLTC top cover
bulging. Do anyone know why and possibility cause happen in this
OLTC.
Answer Dear Sir, The OLTC of Generator
#6 Transformer should not be operated when
Generator is in parallel with Grid. OLTC
step change introduces a step voltage
difference, which results in very high
circulating currents. Generator AVR takes
some time to adjust to this new voltage.
But by that time, a very high current has
flown thru the circuit. OLTCs are not
rated for this, especially during
changeover.