Title :
Hotspot monitoring in transformers using Fiber Bragg Grating
Author :
Kasinathan, M. ; Praveen, O. ; Sosamma, S. ; Kumar, Ajit ; Babu Rao, C. ; Palanisamy, P.K. ; Purna Chandra Rao, B. ; Murali, N. ; Jayakumar, T.
Author_Institution :
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Res., Kalpakkam, India
Abstract :
Transformers play an important role in power distribution. Online monitoring of temperature in transformer is envisaged for hotspot detection. In this paper, we have evaluated the performance of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) temperature sensor by suitable encasement for hotspot monitoring in transformer. The dynamic response of the FBG encased in a transformer to hotspot was studied by introducing the defects such as partial cut and weakened insulation in the secondary coil.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; coils; optical fibres; temperature sensors; transformers; FBG; defects; fiber Bragg grating; hotspot detection; online temperature monitoring; power distribution; secondary coil; temperature sensor; transformers;
Conference_Titel :
Fiber Optics and Photonics (PHOTONICS), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chennai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4718-1
