Title :
Failed transformers: replace or repair?
Author :
Walters, Charles T.
Author_Institution :
Rust Eng. Co., Birmingham, AL, USA
Abstract :
Information on the factors to be considered when a power transformer fails is presented. Transformer failure statistics are discussed. Determining the cost of repair is addressed, and the repair procedures are described. The cost of ownership is examined, and transformer loss evaluations are discussed.<>
Keywords :
economics; failure analysis; maintenance engineering; power transformers; power transformer; repair costs; repair procedures; transformer failures; transformer loss evaluations; Costs; Electrical equipment industry; Fuel economy; Manufacturing; Power generation economics; Power system reliability; Power transformers; Production; Statistics; Transformer cores;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1993., Conference Record of 1993 Annual
Conference_Location :
Hyannis, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1354-2
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1993.255801
