EP0795183A1 - Method and device for preventing explosions and fires in electrical transformers - Google Patents

Method and device for preventing explosions and fires in electrical transformers

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EP0795183A1
EP0795183A1 EP96932665A EP96932665A EP0795183A1 EP 0795183 A1 EP0795183 A1 EP 0795183A1 EP 96932665 A EP96932665 A EP 96932665A EP 96932665 A EP96932665 A EP 96932665A EP 0795183 A1 EP0795183 A1 EP 0795183A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/08—Cooling; Ventilating
    • H01F27/10—Liquid cooling
    • H01F27/12—Oil cooling
    • H01F27/14—Expansion chambers; Oil conservators; Gas cushions; Arrangements for purifying, drying, or filling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/40—Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
    • H01F27/402—Association of measuring or protective means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/40—Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
    • H01F27/402—Association of measuring or protective means
    • H01F2027/406—Temperature sensor or protection

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  • the device for preventing explosion and fire in an electrical transformer provided with a tank filled with combustible coolant comprises a means for sensing the pressure in said tank and a means for partially draining the cooling contained in the tank.
  • step 24 of injecting the inert gas 16 into the bottom of the tank 2 is systematically triggered after a given time delay, for example 20 seconds, to stir the fluid 7 in order to homogenize its temperature and also to smother any flames on the surface of the fluid 7 by expelling oxygen.
  • the fluid 7, in general oil can only ignite at a temperature above the flash point, ie approximately 140 °.
  • the surface of the fluid 7 reaches this value while the average temperature is at most 80 °.

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  • Housings And Mounting Of Transformers (AREA)
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Abstract

A method for preventing explosions and fires in an electrical transformer (1) with a tank (2) filled with an inflammable coolant (7), wherein a break in the electrical insulation of the transformer (1) is sensed using a pressure sensor means (11), the coolant (7) is partially removed from the tank (2) by means of a valve (15), and the hot portions of the coolant (7) are cooled by injecting a pressurised inert gas (16) into the bottom of the tank (2) to stir up the coolant (7) and expel the adjacent oxygen.

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Procédé et dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie des transformateurs électriques. Method and device for preventing explosion and fire of electrical transformers.
La présente invention concerne le domaine de la prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie des transformateurs électriques refroidis par un fluide combustible.The present invention relates to the field of prevention against explosion and fire of electric transformers cooled by a combustible fluid.
Les transformateurs électriques subissent des pertes tant dans les enroulements que dans la partie fer, qui nécessitent la dissipationElectric transformers suffer losses both in the windings and in the iron part, which require dissipation
, de la chaleur produite. Ainsi, les transformateurs de grande puissance sont généralement refroidis à l'huile. Les huiles utilisées sont diélectriques et sont susceptibles de prendre feu au-delà d'une température de l'ordre de 140°. Les transformateurs étant des éléments très onéreux, leur protection nécessite une attention particulière., of the heat produced. Thus, large power transformers are generally oil cooled. The oils used are dielectric and are liable to catch fire above a temperature of the order of 140 °. Since transformers are very expensive elements, their protection requires special attention.
Les incendies de transformateurs de puissance isolés par l'huile diélectrique surviennent en général en raison de la rupture de l'isolation électrique interne qui provoque une déflagration souvent très violente. Il en résulte une importante déchirure de la cuve du transformateur et un incendie de l'huile qui propage le feu aux autres équipements du site qui sont également susceptibles de contenir de grandes quantités de produits combustibles.Fires of power transformers insulated by dielectric oil generally occur due to the rupture of the internal electrical insulation which causes an often very violent explosion. This results in a major tear in the transformer tank and an oil fire which spreads fire to other equipment on the site which is also likely to contain large quantities of combustible products.
Les explosions peuvent être provoquées par des surcharges, des surtensions, une détérioration progressive de l'isolation, un niveau d'huile insuffisant, l'apparition d'eau ou de moisissure ou une panne d'un composant isolant.Explosions can be caused by overloads, overvoltages, progressive deterioration of the insulation, insufficient oil level, the appearance of water or mold or a breakdown of an insulating component.
On connaît dans l'art antérieur, des soupapes de sûreté se déclenchant lors d'une surpression à l'intérieur de la cuve du transformateur. Toutefois ces soupapes ne sont pas adaptées aux conséquences d'un défaut d'isolement interne du transformateur. On connaît également des systèmes de protection incendie pour transformateurs électriques qui sont actionnés par des détecteurs de température. Mais ces systèmes se mettent en oeuvre avec une inertie importante, lorsque l'huile du transformateur est déjà en flamme. On se contente donc de limiter l'incendie à l'équipement concerné pour ne pas propager le feu aux installations voisines.In the prior art, safety valves are known to be triggered during an overpressure inside the transformer tank. However, these valves are not adapted to the consequences of an internal insulation fault of the transformer. Fire protection systems are also known for electrical transformers which are actuated by temperature detectors. However, these systems are implemented with considerable inertia when the transformer oil is already in flame. We are therefore content to limit the fire to the equipment concerned so as not to spread the fire to neighboring installations.
L'objet de la présente invention est donc de fournir un procédé qui protège à la fois contre la surpression à l'intérieur du transformateur, due à la déflagration lors de la rupture de l'isolation électrique interne et contre l'incendie qui résulte de telles ruptures d'isolation.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a method which protects both against the overpressure inside the transformer, due to the deflagration during the rupture of the internal electrical insulation and against the fire which results from such insulation breaks.
L'invention a également pour objet un dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie qui permet une détection instantanée de la rupture de l'isolation électrique. Selon l'invention, le procédé de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie dans un transformateur électrique muni d'une cuve remplie de fluide de refroidissement combustible comprend les étapes suivantes :The subject of the invention is also an explosion and fire prevention device which allows instant detection of the break in the electrical insulation. According to the invention, the method of preventing explosion and fire in an electric transformer provided with a tank filled with combustible coolant comprises the following steps:
- détection d'une rupture de l'isolement électrique du transformateur par un moyen capteur de pression,- detection of a break in the electrical insulation of the transformer by a pressure sensor means,
- vidange partielle du fluide de refroidissement contenu dans la cuve, au moyen d'une vanne, et- partial draining of the cooling fluid contained in the tank, by means of a valve, and
- refroidissement des parties chaudes du fluide de refroidissement par injection d'un gaz inerte sous pression dans le bas de la cuve afin de brasser ledit fluide et de chasser l'oxygène situé à proximité.- Cooling the hot parts of the cooling fluid by injecting an inert gas under pressure at the bottom of the tank in order to stir said fluid and expel the oxygen located nearby.
Selon l'invention, le dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie dans un transformateur électrique muni d'une cuve remplie de fluide refroidissement combustible comprend un moyen capteur de la pression dans ladite cuve et un moyen pour vidanger partiellement le fluide de refroidissement contenu dans la cuve.According to the invention, the device for preventing explosion and fire in an electrical transformer provided with a tank filled with combustible coolant comprises a means for sensing the pressure in said tank and a means for partially draining the cooling contained in the tank.
Un défaut d'isolement engendre, dans un premier temps, un arc électrique important qui provoque une action des systèmes de protection électriques qui déclenchent la cellule d'alimentation du transformateur (disjoncteur). L'arc électrique provoque, également, une diffusion conséquente d'énergie qui engendre une augmentation de la pression interne du transformateur suffisante pour en déchirer la cuve. De préférence, le dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie est muni d'un moyen de détection du déclenchement de la cellule d'alimentation du transformateur et d'un boîtier de commande qui reçoit les signaux émis par les moyens capteurs du transformateur et qui est capable d'émettre des signaux de commande. De préférence, le dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie comprend un moyen de refroidissement des parties chaudes du fluide, par injection de gaz inerte dans le bas de la cuve, commandé par un signal de commande du boîtier de commande. En effet, certaines parties du fluide de refroidissement subissent un échauffement capable de l'enflammer. L'injection d'un gaz inerte au fond de la cuve provoque un brassage du fluide de refroidissement qui homogénéise la température et permet de chasser l'oxygène présent à proximité du fluide.An insulation fault generates, firstly, a significant electric arc which causes an action of the electrical protection systems which trigger the supply cell of the transformer (circuit breaker). The electric arc also causes a consequent diffusion of energy which generates an increase in the internal pressure of the transformer sufficient to tear the tank. Preferably, the explosion and fire prevention device is provided with a means for detecting the triggering of the transformer supply cell and a control unit which receives the signals emitted by the sensor means of the transformer and which is capable of transmitting control signals. Preferably, the device for preventing explosion and fire comprises means for cooling the hot parts of the fluid, by injecting inert gas into the bottom of the tank, controlled by a control signal from the control unit. Indeed, certain parts of the cooling fluid undergo a heating capable of igniting it. The injection of an inert gas at the bottom of the tank causes a mixing of the cooling fluid which homogenizes the temperature and makes it possible to expel the oxygen present near the fluid.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'étude de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation particulier pris à titre nullement limitatif et illustré par les dessins annexés, sur lesquels : la figure 1 est une vue générale du dispositif de prévention selon l'invention; et la figure 2 est une vue schématique représentant la logique de fonctionnement du dispositif selon l'invention.The invention will be better understood on studying the detailed description of a particular embodiment taken by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a general view of the prevention device according to the invention; and Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the operating logic of the device according to the invention.
Comme illustré sur les figures, le transformateur 1 comprend une cuve 2 reposant sur la sol 3 au moyen de pieds 4 et est alimenté en énergie électrique par des fils 5 entourés par des isolateurs 6.As illustrated in the figures, the transformer 1 comprises a tank 2 resting on the ground 3 by means of feet 4 and is supplied with electrical energy by wires 5 surrounded by insulators 6.
La cuve 2 est remplie de fluide de refroidissement 7, par exemple, de l'huile diélectrique. Afin de garantir un niveau constant de fluide de refroidissement 7 dans la cuve 2, le transformateur 1 est muni d'un réservoir d'appoint 8 en communication avec la cuve 2 par une conduite 9.The tank 2 is filled with cooling fluid 7, for example, dielectric oil. In order to guarantee a constant level of cooling fluid 7 in the tank 2, the transformer 1 is provided with an auxiliary tank 8 in communication with the tank 2 by a pipe 9.
La conduite 9 est pourvue d'un clapet automatique 10 qui obture la conduite 9 dès qu'il détecte un mouvement rapide du fluide 7. Ainsi, lors d'une explosion de la cuve 2, la pression dans la conduite 9 chute brusquement ce qui provoque un début d'écoulement de fluide 7 qui est rapidement arrêté par l'obturation du clapet automatique 10. On évite ainsi que le fluide 7 contenu dans le réservoir d'appoint 8 vienne alimenter l'incendie du transformateur 1.Line 9 is provided with an automatic valve 10 which closes line 9 as soon as it detects rapid movement of the fluid. 7. Thus, during an explosion of the tank 2, the pressure in the pipe 9 drops suddenly, which causes a start of fluid flow 7 which is quickly stopped by closing the automatic valve 10. This avoids that the fluid 7 contained in the auxiliary tank 8 feeds the fire of the transformer 1.
La cuve 2 est munie d'un capteur de pression 1 1 capable de détecter sans retard la variation de pression due à la déflagration provoquée par la rupture de l'isolation électrique du transformateur 1.The tank 2 is provided with a pressure sensor 11 capable of detecting without delay the variation in pressure due to the deflagration caused by the break in the electrical insulation of the transformer 1.
Le capteur de pression 1 1 peut, notamment, être constitué par une soupape de sûreté équipée d'un contact électrique et ainsi capable de transmettre une information relative à la variation de pression détectée. La cuve 2 est également munie de capteurs de température 12 situés en plusieurs points de la cuve 2, afin de connaître la température du fluide 7. Toutefois, ces capteurs de température 12 présentent un retard estimé à 20 ou 30 secondes par rapport au détecteur de pression 1 1, en raison de la propagation plus lente de la chaleur que de la pression.The pressure sensor 1 1 may, in particular, be constituted by a safety valve equipped with an electrical contact and thus capable of transmitting information relating to the pressure variation detected. The tank 2 is also provided with temperature sensors 12 located at several points in the tank 2, in order to know the temperature of the fluid 7. However, these temperature sensors 12 have an estimated delay of 20 or 30 seconds relative to the detector. pressure 1 1, due to the slower propagation of heat than pressure.
La cuve 2 comprend un capteur 13 de la présence de vapeur du fluide de refroidissement également appelé buchholz monté en un point haut de la cuve 2, en général sur la conduite 9. La déflagration due à une rupture d'isolement électrique provoque rapidement le dégagement de vapeur du fluide 7 dans la cuve 2. Un capteur de vapeur 13 est donc performant pour détecter une rupture de l'isolation électrique. Le transformateur 1 est alimenté par l'intermédiaire d'une cellule d'alimentation, non représentée, qui comprend des moyens de coupure d'alimentation tels que des disjoncteurs et qui est munie de capteurs de déclenchement 21.The tank 2 comprises a sensor 13 of the presence of vapor of the cooling fluid also called buchholz mounted at a high point of the tank 2, in general on the pipe 9. The deflagration due to a break in electrical insulation quickly causes the release of vapor of the fluid 7 in the tank 2. A vapor sensor 13 is therefore effective in detecting a break in the electrical insulation. The transformer 1 is supplied via a supply cell, not shown, which comprises supply cut-off means such as circuit breakers and which is fitted with trip sensors 21.
La cuve 2 est munie de moyens de vidange comprenant une conduite 14 à laquelle elle est reliée à la hauteur souhaitée du niveau de vidange. La conduite 14 est fermée par une vanne 15 de fort diamètre par exemple 100 à 150 mm. La cuve 2 comprend un moyen de refroidissement du fluide 7 par injection d'un gaz inerte 16 tel que de l'azote dans le bas de la cuve 2. Le gaz inerte 16 est stocké dans un réservoir sous pression 17 muni d'une vanne 18, d'un détendeur 19 et d'un tuyau 20 amenant le gaz 16 jusqu'à la cuve 2.The tank 2 is provided with emptying means comprising a pipe 14 to which it is connected to the desired height of the emptying level. Line 14 is closed by a valve 15 of large diameter, for example 100 to 150 mm. The tank 2 comprises a means for cooling the fluid 7 by injecting an inert gas 16 such as nitrogen at the bottom of the tank 2. The inert gas 16 is stored in a pressure tank 17 provided with a valve 18, a regulator 19 and a pipe 20 bringing the gas 16 to the tank 2.
Le capteur de pression 1 1 , les capteurs de température 12, le capteur de vapeur 13, les capteurs de déclenchement 21, la vanne 15 de la conduite 14 et la vanne 18 du tuyau 20 sont reliés à un boîtier de commande 22 destiné à contrôler le fonctionnement du dispositif. Le boîtier de commande 22 est muni de moyens de traitement d'information recevant les signaux des différents capteurs et capables d'émettre des signaux de commande à destination des vannes 15 et 18. Le dispositif est actionné par un signal de pression élevée en provenance du capteur de pression 1 1 en coïncidence avec un signal de déclenchement en provenance des capteurs de déclenchement 21 de la cellule d'alimentation du transformateur 1 pour prévenir l'explosion et l'incendie. Le dispositif peut également être actionné par un signal de température élevée en provenance d'un des capteurs de température 12 en coïncidence avec un signal de présence de vapeur en provenance duThe pressure sensor 11, the temperature sensors 12, the steam sensor 13, the trigger sensors 21, the valve 15 of the pipe 14 and the valve 18 of the pipe 20 are connected to a control unit 22 intended to control the operation of the device. The control unit 22 is provided with information processing means receiving the signals from the various sensors and capable of transmitting control signals to the valves 15 and 18. The device is actuated by a high pressure signal from the pressure sensor 1 1 coinciding with a trigger signal from the trigger sensors 21 of the transformer supply cell 1 to prevent explosion and fire. The device can also be actuated by a high temperature signal from one of the temperature sensors 12 in coincidence with a signal for the presence of steam from the
, capteur de vapeur 13 pour déclencher l'extinction d'un incendie. Ainsi, on exige que deux capteurs fournissent des informations concordantes afin d'éviter des déclenchements intempestifs. , vapor sensor 13 to trigger the extinction of a fire. Thus, it is required that two sensors provide concordant information in order to avoid nuisance tripping.
En conditions normales, le dispositif est déclenché par l'information de pression élevée, en concordance avec l'information de déclenchement de la cellule d'alimentation, qui commande instantanément l'étape 23 d'ouverture de la vanne de vidange 15 qui permet la décompression instantanée de la cuve 2 du transformateur 1 dont la plupart des composants resteront donc intacts, à l'exception des éléments situés dans une zone très proche de l'arc électrique engendré par le défaut d'isolement. L'ouverture de la vanne 15 permet d'éviter des débordements de fluide 2 enflammé lorsque l'on injectera du gaz inerte 16 dans la cuve 2 qui est susceptible d'être détériorée. Enfin l'ouverture de la vanne 15 provoque une décompression dans la conduite 9 ce qui entraîne l'obturation du clapet automatique 10. Le réservoir d'appoint 8 est ainsi isolé et le fluide 7 qu'il contient n'alimente pas l'incendie. L'ouverture rapide de la vanne 15 diminue également les risques d'explosion et augmente la probabilité que la cuve 2 du transformateur 1 reste intacte. Les risques d'incendie sont donc réduits, mais après la vidange partielle de la cuve 2, l'étape 24 d'injection du gaz inerte 16 dans le bas de la cuve 2 est systématiquement déclenchée après une durée donnée de temporisation, par exemple 20 secondes, pour brasser le fluide 7 afin d'homogénéiser sa température et également pour étouffer les flammes éventuelles à la surface du fluide 7 en chassant l'oxygène. En effet, le fluide 7, en général de l'huile, ne peut s'enflammer qu'à une température supérieure au point éclair, soit environ 140°. Or, dans le cas d'un incendie du transformateur 1 consécutif à un arc électrique, seule la surface du fluide 7 atteint cette valeur alors que la température moyenne est au maximum de 80°. Le brassage du fluide 7 permet donc une baisse de la température des parties les plus chaudes. Pour des raisons de sécurité, le réservoir 17 du gaz inerte 16 est prévu pour pouvoir injecter du gaz inerte 16 pendant une durée de l'ordre de 45 minutes largement supérieure à la durée prévue pour éteindre l'incendie.Under normal conditions, the device is triggered by the high pressure information, in accordance with the triggering information of the supply cell, which instantaneously controls the step 23 of opening the drain valve 15 which allows the instantaneous decompression of the tank 2 of the transformer 1, most of the components of which will therefore remain intact, with the exception of the elements located in an area very close to the electric arc generated by the insulation fault. The opening of the valve 15 makes it possible to avoid overflows of inflamed fluid 2 when injecting inert gas 16 into the tank 2 which is liable to be damaged. Finally, the opening of the valve 15 causes a decompression in the pipe 9, which causes the automatic valve 10 to be closed. The auxiliary tank 8 is thus isolated and the fluid 7 which it contains does not feed the fire. . The rapid opening of the valve 15 also reduces the risk of explosion and increases the probability that the tank 2 of the transformer 1 remains intact. The risk of fire is therefore reduced, but after partial emptying of the tank 2, step 24 of injecting the inert gas 16 into the bottom of the tank 2 is systematically triggered after a given time delay, for example 20 seconds, to stir the fluid 7 in order to homogenize its temperature and also to smother any flames on the surface of the fluid 7 by expelling oxygen. In fact, the fluid 7, in general oil, can only ignite at a temperature above the flash point, ie approximately 140 °. However, in the case of a transformer 1 fire following an electric arc, only the surface of the fluid 7 reaches this value while the average temperature is at most 80 °. The mixing of the fluid 7 therefore allows a drop in the temperature of the hottest parts. For safety reasons, the reservoir 17 of the inert gas 16 is provided in order to be able to inject inert gas 16 for a period of the order of 45 minutes much greater than the duration planned for extinguishing the fire.
Le transformateur 1 peut être équipé d'un ou plusieurs changeurs de prise en charge 25 servant d'interfaces entre ledit transformateur 1 et le réseau électrique auquel il est relié pour assurer une tension constante malgré des variations du courant fourni au réseau. Le changeur de prise en charge 25 est relié par une conduite 26 à la conduite 14 destinée à la vidange. En effet, le changeur de prise en charge 25 est également refroidi par un fluide de refroidissement inflammable. En raison de son volume réduit, l'explosion d'un changeur de prise en charge est extrêmement violente et peut s'accompagner de projection de jets de fluide de refroidissement enflammé. La conduite 26 est pourvue d'un diaphragme calibré 27 capable de se déchirer en cas de court-circuit et donc de surpression à l'intérieur du changeur de prise en charge 25. On évite ainsi l'explosion de la cuve dudit changeur de prise en charge 25. Celui-ci comprend également un capteur de pression 28 relié, d'une part, à la cellule d'alimentation du transformateur 1 pour déclencher celle-ci et, d'autre part, au boîtier de commande 22 pour déclencher le fonctionnement du dispositif de prévention lors d'un court-circuit dans le changeur de prise en charge 25. Grâce à l'invention, on dispose ainsi d'un procédé et d'un dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie dans un transformateur qui nécessitent peu de modifications des éléments existants, qui détectent les ruptures d'isolation de façon extrêmement rapide et agissent quasi simultanément de façon à limiter les conséquences en résultant. Cela permet de sauver le transformateur ainsi que le changeur de prise en charge et de minimiser les dégâts liés au court-circuit. The transformer 1 can be equipped with one or more on-load changers 25 serving as interfaces between said transformer 1 and the electrical network to which it is connected to ensure a constant voltage despite variations in the current supplied to the network. The on-load changer 25 is connected by a line 26 to the line 14 intended for emptying. In fact, the on-load changer 25 is also cooled by a flammable cooling fluid. Because of its reduced volume, the explosion of a on-load changer is extremely violent and can be accompanied by the projection of jets of flaming coolant. Line 26 is provided with a calibrated diaphragm 27 capable of tearing in the event of a short circuit and therefore of overpressure inside the on-load tap-changer. This avoids the explosion of the tank of said tap-changer under load 25. This also includes a pressure sensor 28 connected, on the one hand, to the supply cell of the transformer 1 to trigger the latter and, on the other hand, to the control unit 22 to trigger the operation of the prevention device during a short circuit in the on-load tap-changer 25. Thanks to the invention, a method and a explosion and fire prevention device in a transformer which requires little modification of existing elements, which detect breakages in insulation extremely quickly and act almost simultaneously so as to limit the consequences resulting therefrom. This saves the transformer as well as the on-load tap-changer and minimizes damage due to the short circuit.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Procédé de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie d'un transformateur électrique (1 ) comprenant une cuve (2) remplie de fluide de refroidissement (7) combustible, caractérisé par :1. Method for preventing explosion and fire of an electrical transformer (1) comprising a tank (2) filled with combustible coolant (7), characterized by:
- une étape de détection d'une rupture de l'isolement électrique du transformateur (1 ) par un moyen capteur de pressiona step of detecting a break in the electrical insulation of the transformer (1) by a pressure sensor means
( H ),(H),
- une étape de vidange (23) partielle du fluide de refroidissement (7) contenu dans la cuve (2), au moyen d'une vanne ( 15), et - une étape de refroidissement (24) des parties chaudes du fluide de refroidissement (7) par injection d'un gaz inerte (16) sous pression dans le bas de la cuve (2) afin de brasser le fluide de refroidissement (7) et de chasser l'oxygène situé à proximité.- a partial draining step (23) of the cooling fluid (7) contained in the tank (2), by means of a valve (15), and - a cooling step (24) of the hot parts of the cooling fluid (7) by injection of an inert gas (16) under pressure into the bottom of the tank (2) in order to stir the cooling fluid (7) and expel the oxygen located nearby.
2. Procédé de prévention selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par une étape d'isolement d'un réservoir d'appoint (8) de fluide de refroidissement (7) au moyen d'un clapet (10) afin d'empêcher le fluide de refroidissement (7) de se répandre, le clapet (10) se fermant dès qu'un mouvement rapide du fluide de refroidissement (7) est détecté. 2. A prevention method according to claim 1, characterized by a step of isolating an auxiliary reservoir (8) of coolant (7) by means of a valve (10) in order to prevent the fluid from cooling (7) to spread, the valve (10) closing as soon as rapid movement of the cooling fluid (7) is detected.
3. Procédé de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par une étape de détection de la présence de vapeur de fluide de refroidissement (7) dans la cuve (2) du transformateur (1 ) au moyen d'un capteur de vapeur (13) capable de provoquer la vidange partielle du fluide de refroidissement (7) et l'injection de gaz inerte (16).3. Prevention method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a step of detecting the presence of cooling fluid vapor (7) in the tank (2) of the transformer (1) by means of a sensor steam (13) capable of causing the partial draining of the cooling fluid (7) and the injection of inert gas (16).
4. Procédé de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par une étape de détection de la température du fluide de refroidissement (7) au moyen de capteurs de température (12) capables de provoquer la vidange partielle du fluide de refroidissement (7) et l'injection de gaz inerte (16).4. A prevention method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a step of detecting the temperature of the cooling fluid (7) by means of temperature sensors (12) capable of causing the partial draining of the cooling fluid ( 7) and the injection of inert gas (16).
5. Procédé de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par une étape de détection du déclenchement d'une cellule d'alimentation du transformateur au moyen de capteurs de déclenchement (21 ) capable de provoquer la vidange partielle du fluide de refroidissement (7) et l'injection de gaz inerte ( 16). 5. Prevention method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a step of detecting the tripping of a transformer supply cell by means of tripping sensors (21) capable of causing the partial draining of the cooling fluid (7) and the injection of inert gas (16).
6. Procédé de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'étape de vidange (23) partielle du fluide (7) n'est déclenchée que lorsque deux capteurs commandent simultanément le déclenchement de ladite étape (23).6. A prevention method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the partial draining step (23) of the fluid (7) is only triggered when two sensors simultaneously control the triggering of said step ( 23).
7. Dispositif de prévention contre l'explosion et l'incendie d'un transformateur électrique (1) comprenant une cuve (2) remplie de fluide de refroidissement (7) combustible, caractérisé par un moyen capteur de la pression (1 1 ) dans ladite cuve (2) et par un moyen pour vidanger partiellement le fluide de refroidissement (7) contenu dans la cuve (2). 7. Device for preventing explosion and fire of an electric transformer (1) comprising a tank (2) filled with combustible coolant (7), characterized by a pressure sensor means (1 1) in said tank (2) and by means for partially draining the cooling fluid (7) contained in the tank (2).
8. Dispositif de prévention selon la revendication 7,8. Prevention device according to claim 7,
^caractérisé par un moyen capteur de vapeur ( 13) du fluide de refroidissement (7) dans la cuve (2), des moyens capteurs de la température (12) du fluide de refroidissement (7) dans la cuve (2) et un moyen capteur du déclenchement (21 ) d'une cellule d'alimentation du transformateur (1 ). ^ characterized by means for collecting the vapor (7) of the coolant (7) in the tank (2), means for detecting the temperature (12) of the coolant (7) in the tank (2) and means trigger sensor (21) of a transformer supply cell (1).
9. Dispositif de prévention selon la revendication 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que le moyen capteur de la pression comprend une soupape de sûreté équipée d'un contact électrique.9. Prevention device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the pressure sensing means comprises a safety valve equipped with an electrical contact.
10. Dispositif de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 9, caractérisé par un boîtier de commande (22) recevant les signaux émis par les moyens capteurs du transformateur ( 1 ) et capable d'émettre des signaux de commande.10. Prevention device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized by a control unit (22) receiving the signals emitted by the sensor means of the transformer (1) and capable of emitting control signals.
1 1. Dispositif de prévention selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que le moyen pour vidanger la cuve (2) comprend une vanne (15) à ouverture déclenchée par un signal de commande du boîtier de commande (22).1 1. A prevention device according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for emptying the tank (2) comprises an opening valve (15) triggered by a control signal from the control unit (22).
12. Dispositif de prévention, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 ou 1 1, caractérisé par un moyen de refroidissement des parties chaudes du fluide de refroidissement (7), par injection de gaz inerte (16) dans le bas de la cuve (2). 12. Prevention device according to any one of claims 10 or 1 1, characterized by a means of cooling the hot parts of the cooling fluid (7), by injection of inert gas (16) in the bottom of the tank ( 2).
13. Dispositif de prévention selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'injection de gaz inerte (16) comprend un réservoir (17) de gaz sous pression, un détendeur (19) et une vanne (18) à ouverture commandée par un signal de commande du boîtier de commande (22).13. Prevention device according to claim 12, characterized in that the means for injecting inert gas (16) comprises a reservoir (17) of pressurized gas, a pressure reducer (19) and a valve (18) with controlled opening by a control signal from the control unit (22).
14. Dispositif de prévention selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 13, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen capteur (28) de la pression dans un changeur de prise en charge (25) du transformateur et un moyen de mise à la pression atmosphérique dudit changeur de prise en charge destiné à éviter son explosion. 14. Prevention device according to any one of claims 7 to 13, characterized in that it comprises a sensor means (28) of the pressure in an on-load tap-changer (25) of the transformer and a means of setting the atmospheric pressure of said on-load changer intended to prevent it from exploding.
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