Analysis of Cause of Abnormal Noise of Tr-1
Analysis of Cause of Abnormal Noise of Tr-1
Analysis of Cause of Abnormal Noise of Tr-1
Abnormal
Noise
TRAVEL PATH OF
HARMONICS
EAF SVC
Harmonics Generated by the Electric ARC Furnace
and it’s effect
• The operation of the EAF involves high-intensity electrical currents and voltage fluctuations.
• These fluctuations can lead to the generation of harmonics, which are high-frequency components of the
electrical waveform.
• Harmonics can induce additional magnetic flux and eddy currents in the transformer, resulting in increased
mechanical stress and abnormal noise.
• High levels of harmonics in the electrical system can lead to transformer core saturation.
• Transformer core saturation occurs when the magnetic flux reaches its maximum limit and cannot increase
further.
• This saturation can result in waveform distortion and increased mechanical stress, leading to audible noise
production.
• The presence of harmonics and excessive electrical currents can induce mechanical vibrations in the
transformer.
• These vibrations can cause loose components, such as bolts or screws, to vibrate and produce abnormal
noise.
• Harmonics and high electrical stresses can accelerate the deterioration of the transformer's insulation.
• Deteriorated insulation can lead to increased electrical discharges, arcing, and buzzing noises.
• Resonance or coupling effects between the harmonics generated by the EAF and the transformer's natural
frequency can amplify the abnormal noise.
Visit from NR Electric for Transformer
Abnormal Noise Issue
Reason of Visit:
• For the measurements of Harmonics at 230 KV and 33KV system due to the Electric ARC
furnace and performance of SVC to address the issue of 125 MVA Transformer abnormal noise.
Power Transformer is one of the capital and critical item of a Steel Plant like
GPH
Lead time of a power transformer is 12-15 month at least
Installing a power transformer also having the cost involvement with the 230
KV GIS, 33KV GIS, HV and MV Power cables etc.
Having the investment for the above equipment for a standby transformer is
like a lock of investment of huge money without any immediate return.
Keeping a spare power transformer with energizing have a significant amount
of no load losses.
Risk factor of having no standby transformer for a steel plant is crucial.
Possibilities of Storing a Spare 100/125
MVA Transformer without Charging
Checking the possibilities and recommendations from different manufacturer regarding
storing a 100/125 MVA Transformer without charging for a long time.
Checking the Potential risk associated with it.
Checking the procedures to maintain for such storing for a long time.
Communicating with different manufacturer and International Organization associated
with it.
Find out any other solution of having new transformer without the cost of 230 KV GIS,
33KV GIS.