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Purpose of the measurement

The resistance between all pairs of phase terminals of each transformer winding are measured using direct current. Furthermore the corresponding winding temperature is measured.

Measurement of the transformer winding resistances
Measurement of the transformer winding resistances (photo credit: colvininfrared.com)

The measured resistances are needed in connection with the load loss measurement when the load losses are corrected to correspond to the reference temperature. The resistance measurement will also show whether the winding joints are in order and the windings correctly connected.


Apparatus and basic measuring circuit

The measurement is performed by TETTEX 2285 transformer test system.

Tettex 3 Channel Winding Resistance Meter
Tettex 3 Channel Winding Resistance Meter

This device is an automatic winding analyzer, optimized for three phase power and distribution transformer measurements.


Circuit for resistance measurement
Figure 1 – Circuit for resistance measurement

Where:

  • T1 – transformer under test,
  • A – Ammeter,
  • U – Voltmeter
  • B – DC supply,
  • Th – Thermometer

The principle of the measurement is as follows:

The voltage drop Udc caused by the direct current Idc an by the resistance RAB, RAC and RBC is measured.The resistances are then calculated from Udc and Idc using correction for the error caused by the internal resistance of the voltage measuring equipment.

The temperature is measured from oil filled thermometer pockets situated in the transformer cover by means of an electronic thermometer connected to the computer.


Test report

The resistance values and the average temperature are calculated. In the report the terminals, between which the resistances are measured, the connection, the tapping position and the average temperature of the windings during the measurement are stated.

Reference: Testing of power transformers – ABB

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Edvard Csanyi

Electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP. Highly specialized for design of LV/MV switchgears and LV high power busbar trunking (<6300A) in power substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. Professional in AutoCAD programming.

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