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.

A system for gas analysis is provided. The system includes a gas extraction assembly having an extraction chamber having an upper end, a lower end, and an interior space. The gas extraction assembly further having one or more retainers positioned within the interior space of the extraction chamber. The gas extraction assembly further having gas permeable membrane retained within the interior space of the extraction chamber by the one or more retainers, the gas permeable membrane disposed in S-shaped curves extending from adjacent the upper end to adjacent the lower end within the interior space of the extraction chamber.

A current limiting fuse assembly includes a current limiting fuse having a longitudinal axis, and a shielding arrangement configured to electrically and mechanically shield the current limiting fuse. The shielding arrangement includes a first part and a second part. The first part includes a cylindrical portion extending along a first axis between a first end and a second end, and a flange portion provided at the second end. The second part includes a cylindrical portion extending along a second axis between a first end and a second end, and a flange portion provided at the second end. The second part is positioned and oriented relative to the first part such that the second end of the second part faces the second end of the first part. The second end of the second part is arranged at a distance from the second end of the first part.

Example methods and systems for leak detection in transformers are disclosed. One example method includes obtaining moisture data of a substance in a power transformer. A functional relationship between relative saturation of moisture of the substance and temperature of the substance is determined based on the moisture data. A gradient of the relative saturation with respect to the temperature of the substance is determined based on the functional relationship. It is determined, based on the gradient, that a leak of moisture of an environment surrounding the power transformer into the power transformer has occurred. In response to determining that the leak has occurred, a visual alert or an audio alert is generated to indicate that the leak has occurred.

Example methods and systems for leak detection in transformers are disclosed. One example method includes obtaining moisture data of a substance in a power transformer. A functional relationship between relative saturation of moisture of the substance and temperature of the substance is determined based on the moisture data. A gradient of the relative saturation with respect to the temperature of the substance is determined based on the functional relationship. It is determined, based on the gradient, that a leak of moisture of an environment surrounding the power transformer into the power transformer has occurred. In response to determining that the leak has occurred, a visual alert or an audio alert is generated to indicate that the leak has occurred.

An adaptor (11) for an electrical transformer explosion prevention device comprising: a first drilled interface (111) in a first region of a lower wall; a second drilled interface (112) in a first region of an upper wall, the first drilled interface and the second drilled interface being concentric with a first axis; a first set of bolt holes positioned about the first drilled interface such that the adaptor can be secured to a transformer tank outlet (2c); and an adaptor outlet (113a) with an adaptor outlet flange (113) secured to a second region of the upper wall and concentric with a second axis, for attaching a static spring pressure relief valve (22) to the adaptor outlet flange member. Devices and transformers comprising the adaptor, and control arrangements for controlling such devices and transformers, are also disclosed.

A sensor assembly for monitoring an internal condition of a transformer. The assembly includes: a body for location outside a tank of the transformer, the body housing an electronics assembly including body sensors coupled to a processor; a probe extending from the body for insertion into a tank of the transformer; a number of probe sensors coupled to the processor disposed at or toward a remote end of the probe for sensing conditions within the tank. The processor is configured to process signals from the probe sensors and the body sensors to produce signals for assessing one or more of: transformer core temperature; transformer insulation state; partial discharge; mechanical state of transformer; chemical state of transformer.

A system includes: a housing that defines an interior configured to receive an electrically insulating fluid; a transformer including an electrically conductive coil assembly in the interior; a switching assembly in the interior, the switching assembly including: an input side; an output side; and a switch device that electrically connects the input side and the output side in a closed state and electrically isolates the input side and the output side in an opened state; a connection assembly that passes through the housing; a flexible electrical connection that electrically connects the connection assembly and the input side of the switching assembly; a rigid electrically conductive bus electrically connected to the output side of the switching assembly; and electrically conductive cable electrically connected to the rigid electrically conductive bus and the transformer.

A housing part is configured to be connected to an electric component, to house an electric line, and to be filled with a liquid. The housing part includes an electrically conductive material and has an open mounting side to be connected to the electric component. A surface-to-volume ratio of the housing part is at least 3 m-1, and a ratio of the volume and a wall rupture pressure of the housing part is at least 0.02 m3MPa-1. A corresponding electric system is operated so that, when an electric arc occurs in the housing part, the housing part absorbs a pressure rise that is led into a component tank.

A distribution transformer system includes a distribution transformer and a distribution transformer monitoring (DTM) device secured to the transformer. The DTM device includes multiple sensors, a controller, and a communication interface. The sensors are configured to monitor physical properties of the distribution transformer. Each of the sensors outputs respective sensor data representative of at least one monitored physical property of the distribution transformer. The controller is configured to receive the respective sensor data from each sensor to produce received sensor data. The communications interface is in communication with the controller and configured to communicate the received sensor data to a remote system for use in determining operational parameters of the distribution transformer. In one embodiment, the distribution transformer system further includes a surge arrester associated with the distribution transformer and the DTM device includes a surge arrester sensor configured to monitor the surge arrester and output surge arrester sensor data.