Research on A Transition Circuit of Vacuum On-Load Tap-Changer

  • Geqi Li
  • , Ke Wang
  • , Shuqi Zhang
  • , Fan Yang
  • , Peng Li
  • , Jinzhong Li
  • , Gang Li
  • , Xueli Liu

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Abstract

As an important component of transformers and converter transformers, vacuum on-load tap-changers directly affect the reliability of power grid operation. In order to improve the reliability of the tap-changer, it is necessary to study the transition circuit of the tap-changer and its operation method in order to improve it. This paper analyzes two kinds of transition circuits of vacuum on-load tap-changers and their operation methods, and analyzes the breaking tasks of each contact in the transition circuit. It is found that the two topologies have an imbalance in the breaking capacity of the two internal vacuum tubes. This paper proposes a type of vacuum on-load tap-changer topology, which adds a vacuum tube and a transition resistance. At the same time, an operation method is proposed, which changes the vacuum tube with heavy switching task into two vacuum tubes that operate alternately in the adjacent switching, and changes one transition resistance into two transition resistances that work alternately. It reduces the burden of a single auxiliary vacuum tube, balances the contact ablation of each vacuum tube under long-term operation, and reduces the temperature rise of the transition resistance, which improves reliability of the tap-changer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEMPE 2021 - 3rd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665418409
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 Apr 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2021 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 11 Apr 202115 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameICEMPE 2021 - 3rd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period11/04/2115/04/21

Keywords

  • contact burning
  • diverter switch
  • tap-changer
  • transition circuit
  • vacuum tube

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