A transformer system includes a transformer and a transformer tank. The transformer tank houses the transformer in a bath of a dielectric fluid. The transformer system also includes a controller, and a fiber optic sensor communicatively coupled to the controller. The fiber optic sensor is disposed in the dielectric fluid and operative to provide an output that varies with the level of the dielectric fluid. The controller is operative to determine the level of the dielectric fluid based on the output of the fiber optic sensor.

A system and method for preventing a transformer from catching the fire due to internal faults is provided. The system includes a first set of sensors, a timer connected to the first set of sensors, a first breaker, a set of relays and a controller. The first set of sensors is configured to sense the generation of arc. As soon as the arc is detected, incoming supply to the transformer is isolated and the timer is triggered for a pre-determined time to measure the duration for which the faulty condition is persisting in the transformer. This faulty condition will be sensed through the set of relays. When such an abnormal condition persists for a duration set on the trigger of the system, beyond which the controller issues a signal to isolate the power supply. A method of using the system for preventing fire due to internal faults is also disclosed.

An electric device includes a tank and a cable box connected to the tank, the tank and the cable box being filled with an insulating liquid electric connection system for connecting a power cable through the cable box to the tank and a current measuring device for measuring electric current in the electric connection system, wherein the current measuring device is located adjacent to a housing of the cable box.

A transformer diagnostic system having an insulating oil and a winding comprising a detection part detects a temperature at the top and bottom of the insulating oil and hydrogen, an arithmetic unit determines abnormality based on the detected values from the detection part.

A transformer system includes a transformer and a transformer tank. The transformer tank houses the transformer in a bath of a dielectric fluid. The transformer system also includes a controller, and a fiber optic sensor communicatively coupled to the controller. The fiber optic sensor is disposed in the dielectric fluid and operative to provide an output that varies with the level of the dielectric fluid. The controller is operative to determine the level of the dielectric fluid based on the output of the fiber optic sensor.

A transformer system includes a transformer and a transformer tank. The transformer tank houses the transformer in a bath of a dielectric fluid. The transformer system also includes a controller, and a fiber optic pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the controller. The fiber optic sensor is disposed in the dielectric fluid and operative to provide an output that varies with the pressure of the dielectric fluid. The controller is operative to determine the pressure of the dielectric fluid based on the output of the fiber optic pressure sensor.

An electrical switching apparatus is for an electrical system. The electrical system has an enclosure and an electrical apparatus coupled to the enclosure. The electrical switching apparatus includes a pair of separable contacts electrically connected to the electrical apparatus, an operating handle for opening and closing the pair of separable contacts, and a support assembly having a cover and an elongated extension extending from proximate the cover to proximate the operating handle. The cover at least partially encloses the pair of separable contacts. The elongated extension is structured to be coupled to the enclosure.

Devices, systems, and methods for determining gas characteristics to monitor transformer operation include extracting gas from transformer fluid for analysis.

The present technology relates a transformer condition monitoring system including a light source configured to produce an emitted light beam. A plurality of optical sensors are configured to be positioned at a plurality of separate locations on a transformer, receive the light beam from the light source, and generate product light beams from the emitted light beam. A detector is positioned to receive the product light beams from the optical sensors and is configured to measure intensity values of the product light beams for each of the optical sensors. A computing device is coupled to the detector and includes a processor coupled to a memory. The processor executes programmed instructions stored in the memory to determine, based on the measured intensity values for the product light beams for the optical sensors, at least a displacement value, a current value, and a voltage value for the transformer.

A system, a method and a computer program to monitor a plurality of transformer operating parameters, as well as to accurately control one or more of the transformer operating parameters. Also, the system and method may calculate loss of life and give diagnosis for recovery and provide maintenance notification, along with monitoring the operation of the LTC.