EP2287865A2 - Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung einer Explosion eines elektrischen Transformators - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung einer Explosion eines elektrischen Transformators Download PDF

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EP2287865A2
EP2287865A2 EP10011581A EP10011581A EP2287865A2 EP 2287865 A2 EP2287865 A2 EP 2287865A2 EP 10011581 A EP10011581 A EP 10011581A EP 10011581 A EP10011581 A EP 10011581A EP 2287865 A2 EP2287865 A2 EP 2287865A2
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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
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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
    • H01F27/40—Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
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  • the present invention relates to the field of prevention against the explosion of electrical transformers cooled by a volume of combustible fluid.
  • An insulation fault causes, firstly, a large electric arc that causes an action of electrical protection systems that trigger the transformer power cell (circuit breaker).
  • the electric arc also causes a consequent diffusion of energy which generates a release of gas by decomposition of the dielectric oil, in particular hydrogen and acetylene.
  • the explosions are due to insulation failures due to short circuits caused by overloads, overvoltages, gradual deterioration of the insulation, insufficient oil level, the appearance of water or mildew or failure of an insulating component.
  • fire suppression systems for electrical transformers which are actuated by fire or fire detectors. But these systems are implemented with significant inertia, when the transformer oil is already burning. It was therefore limited to limit the fire to the equipment concerned not to spread the fire to neighboring facilities.
  • silicone oils can be used in place of conventional mineral oils.
  • the explosion of the transformer tank due to the increase of the internal pressure is delayed only by an extremely short duration, of the order of a few milliseconds. This duration does not allow to implement means to avoid the explosion.
  • WO-A-00/57438 discloses a fast-opening rupture element for a device for preventing the explosion of an electrical transformer.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an improved device for extremely rapid decompression of the vessel to further increase the probability of safeguarding the integrity of the vessel. transformers, tap changers and traverses while implementing simple shaped parts.
  • the device for preventing the explosion of an electric transformer provided with a tank filled with a combustible cooling fluid comprises a pressure release element disposed on an outlet of the tank for decompressing the tank, a tank arranged downstream of the pressure release member and at least one manual release valve mounted at the outlet of the reservoir so that the reservoir is sealed to collect fluid passed through the pressure release member.
  • a pressure release element disposed on an outlet of the tank for decompressing the tank, a tank arranged downstream of the pressure release member and at least one manual release valve mounted at the outlet of the reservoir so that the reservoir is sealed to collect fluid passed through the pressure release member.
  • an automatic pressure release element is mounted at the outlet of the reservoir.
  • the pressure release member may include a valve that may open when a pressure cap is exceeded to prevent an explosion of the tank. The release by the valve is then limited to the necessary amount of fluid to regain a pressure lower than the trigger cap of said valve.
  • An additional conduit may be disposed downstream of the pressure relief member. The additional line directs the fluid to the most appropriate location.
  • the additional pipe may be equipped with a cooling means. The temperature of the fluid can be reduced before its escape, resulting in a reduction of the risk of ignition.
  • the tank may be equipped with a cooling means, for example in the form of a gas expander.
  • a flame arresting element is mounted on the additional pipe.
  • the flame arresting element may be in the form of a fluid valve preventing an entry of oxygen into the pipe.
  • the flame arresting element may also comprise a piece capable of closing off said pipe during the presence of a flame.
  • the pressure release member may also comprise a solenoid valve controlled by an external control unit or a temperature sensor adjacent to said valve, capable of controlling the closing of said solenoid valve in the presence of a combustion.
  • the tank can be equipped with a cooling means.
  • the device comprises a vacuum pump connected to the reservoir. It can thus put the reservoir in strong depression relative to the ambient atmosphere and the normal pressure in the transformer tank, which facilitates decompression of the tank and reduces the amount of oxygen present in the tank.
  • the device comprises a gas pump and an auxiliary reservoir.
  • the gas pump is arranged between the reservoir and the auxiliary reservoir and makes it possible to transfer, for example with nitrogen flushing simultaneously with pumping, combustible and / or toxic gases from the reservoir to the auxiliary reservoir which can then be isolated tank and gas pump.
  • the gas pump may include a compressor and the auxiliary reservoir may include a pressure vessel. Toxic combustible gases can thus be stored in a reduced volume.
  • the device comprises a depressurization chamber disposed between the pressure release element and the reservoir.
  • the depressurization chamber has an extremely low pressure drop and can be disposed immediately downstream of the pressure release element so as to allow rapid decompression of the transformer vessel.
  • the tank can be located at a distance from the depressurization chamber much higher than the distance between the transformer tank and the depressurization chamber.
  • the depressurization chamber may be in the form of a tube portion of diameter much larger than the diameter of the pipe.
  • the depressurization chamber may advantageously be provided to withstand higher pressures and mechanical forces than those for which the reservoir is sized.
  • the pressure release member comprises a perforated rigid disk and a sealing membrane.
  • the pressure release member may also include a slotted disc.
  • the disks can be bulged in the direction of fluid flow.
  • the split disc may comprise a plurality of petals separated from each other by substantially radial slots. The petals are connected to an annular portion of the disk and are capable of being supported on each other by means of attachment lugs to withstand a pressure outside the vessel of the transformer greater than the internal pressure.
  • the perforated rigid disk may be provided with a plurality of through holes disposed near the center of said disk and from which radial slots extend.
  • the waterproofing membrane may consist of a thin layer based on polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the slotted disk may include a plurality of portions capable of abutting each other upon thrust in an axial direction.
  • the pressure release member further comprises a protective disk of the waterproofing membrane, the protective disk comprising a precut sheet.
  • the protective disk can be made from a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene thicker than the waterproofing membrane.
  • the precut may be in the form of a portion of a circle.
  • the perforated rigid disk may comprise a plurality of radial slots, distinct from each other.
  • the device comprises a plurality of pressure release elements intended to be connected to a plurality of transformers.
  • a single tank can thus be used to prevent the explosion of a plurality of transformers, each transformer being associated with at least one pressure release element.
  • the device may include a rupture detection means integrated with the pressure release member, thereby detecting the pressure of the vessel relative to a predetermined pressure release ceiling.
  • the rupture detecting means may comprise an electric wire capable of breaking at the same time as the pressure release element.
  • the electrical wire may be bonded to the pressure release member, preferably on the opposite side of the fluid.
  • the electric wire may be covered with a protective film.
  • the device may include a plurality of pressure release members adapted to be connected to a plurality of oil capacities of at least one transformer.
  • the method for preventing the explosion of an electric transformer provided with a tank filled with a combustible cooling fluid comprises a decompression of the tank carried out by a pressure release element, a collection of fluid passed through the heating element. pressure relief provided by an airtight tank, and a gas withdrawal performed by at least one manually triggered valve.
  • the explosion prevention device is adapted for the main tank of a transformer, for the tank of the on-load changers, and for the tank of the electric bushings, the latter tank being also called “oil box" .
  • the purpose of the electrical bushings is to isolate the main tank of a transformer from the high and low voltage lines to which windings of the transformer are connected via output leads.
  • Each output conductor is surrounded by an oil box containing a some amount of isolation fluid.
  • the isolation fluid of the bushings and / or oil boxes is an oil different from that of the transformer. It is possible to provide a nitrogen injection means connected to the transformer tank and capable of being triggered after detection of a fault manually or automatically. Nitrogen injection can promote the evacuation of combustible gases from the transformer tank to the tank and possibly to the auxiliary tank.
  • the explosion prevention device may be provided with means for detecting the triggering of the transformer supply cell and a control box which receives the signals emitted by the transformer's sensor means and which is capable of emit the control signals.
  • the probability of escape of combustible and / or toxic fluid outside the device is greatly reduced, which makes it possible to reduce the risks of ignition of said gases or of intoxication of an operator who is find in the neighborhood.
  • the explosion prevention device is particularly well suited for electrical transformers located in confined areas, for example tunnels, mines or underground in urban areas.
  • the transformer 1 comprises a tank 2 resting on the ground 3 by means of feet 4 and is supplied with electrical energy by electrical lines 5 surrounded by insulators 6.
  • the tank 2 comprises a body 2a and a cover 2b.
  • the tank 2 is filled with cooling fluid 7, for example, dielectric oil.
  • cooling fluid 7 for example, dielectric oil.
  • the transformer 1 is provided with a makeup tank 8 in communication with the tank 2 via a pipe 9.
  • the pipe 9 is provided with an automatic valve 10 which closes the pipe 9 as soon as it detects a rapid movement of the fluid 7.
  • an automatic valve 10 which closes the pipe 9 as soon as it detects a rapid movement of the fluid 7.
  • the tank 2 is also provided with one or more cables 11 of fire detection.
  • a fire detection cable 11 is mounted above the tank 2 and is supported by studs 12 resting on the lid 2b. A distance of a few centimeters separates the cable 11 from the cover 2b.
  • the cable 11 may comprise two wires separated by a synthetic membrane with a low melting point, the two wires coming into contact after the fusion of the membrane.
  • the cable 11 may be arranged along a rectangular path near the edges of the tank 2.
  • the tank 2 may comprise a sensor for 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.
  • An electrical insulation breakage causes the release of vapor from the fluid 7 in the tank 2.
  • a steam sensor can be used to detect a break in the electrical insulation with a certain delay.
  • the transformer 1 is supplied via a power supply cell, not shown, which comprises power cutoff means such as circuit breakers and which is provided with triggering sensors.
  • the prevention device comprises a valve 13 mounted on an outlet of the tank 2 disposed at a high point of the body 2a, a rupture element 15 whose bursting allows to detect without delay the pressure variation due to the rupture of the electrical insulation of the transformer, and two elastic sleeves 14 vibration absorbers, one being disposed between the valve 13 and the rupture element 15.
  • the prevention device also comprises a depressurization chamber 16 of diameter greater than that of the rupture element 15, mounted downstream of the rupture element 15 and a discharge pipe 17 supported by a reservoir 18 intended to collect the fluids coming from the tank 2 after bursting of the rupture element 15 and to separate the liquid fraction of the gaseous fraction.
  • the pipe 17 is mounted between the depressurization chamber 16 and the tank 18.
  • the other elastic sleeve 14 is mounted between the depressurization chamber 16 and the pipe 17.
  • the reservoir 18 may be equipped with cooling fins 18a.
  • the tank 18 is equipped with a pipe 19 for evacuation of gases from the oil.
  • the pipe 19 can be connected temporarily to a mobile tank to drain the tank 18.
  • the tank 2 is thus depressurized immediately and subsequently partially emptied into the tank 18.
  • the rupture element 15 can be provided to open at a lower pressure. determined pressure lower than 1 bar, for example between 0.6 and 1.6 bar, preferably between 0.8 and 1.4 bar.
  • a valve 20 is disposed in the pipe 19 to prevent the entry of oxygen from the air which could supply the combustion of gases and that of the oil in the tank 18 and in the tank 2. and to prevent the uncontrolled exit of gas or liquid.
  • the valve 20 can be manual or motorized with manual control.
  • the valve 20 is constantly closed to maintain the hermetic container, except when emptying the tank 18 of the gases therein, or that the gas is purged.
  • the tank 2 comprises means for cooling the fluid 7 by injecting an inert gas such as nitrogen into the bottom of the tank 2.
  • an inert gas such as nitrogen
  • the inert gas is stored in a pressure tank provided with a valve, an expansion valve or a pressure reducer and a pipe 21 bringing the gas up to the tank 2.
  • the pressure tank is housed in a cabinet 22.
  • the cable 11, the rupture element 15. the steam sensor, the trip sensors, the valve 13 and the shutter 20 are connected to a control box 23 intended to control the operation of the device.
  • the control unit 23 is provided with information processing means receiving the signals of the different sensors and capable of transmitting control signals, in particular from the valve 20.
  • valve 13 In normal operation, the valve 13 is open and the rupture element 15 intact, that is to say closed.
  • the valve 20 is also closed.
  • the valve 13 can be closed for maintenance, the transformer 1 being stopped.
  • the elastic sleeve 14 is able to absorb the vibrations of the transformer 1 that occur during its operation and during a short-circuit, to avoid transmitting the vibrations to other elements, in particular to the breaking element 15
  • the depressurization chamber 16 allows a large pressure drop during the bursting of the rupture element 15 thanks to extremely reduced pressure drops.
  • the pressure in the tank 2 decreases.
  • a jet of gas and / or liquid passes through the rupture element 15 and spreads in the depressurization chamber 16, then flows in the pipe 17 to the reservoir 18.
  • the role of the depressurization chamber 16 may to be particularly important in the first milliseconds following bursting of the rupture element 15.
  • an injection of inert gas for example nitrogen
  • inert gas for example nitrogen
  • the injection of inert gas can be initiated from a few minutes to a few hours after bursting of the rupture member 15, preferably a settling time sufficient for gases and liquids to separate properly is provided.
  • Said combustible gas is evacuated to the reservoir 18.
  • a mobile tank can be brought into connection with the pipe 19 to receive the fluids present in the tank 18 after opening the valve 20.
  • the tank 18 can be purged with an inert gas.
  • the inert gas reservoir is provided to be able to inject inert gas during a duration of the order of 45 minutes, which can be useful for cooling the oil and hot parts by mixing the oil, and thus stop the production of gases by decomposition of the oil.
  • the transformer 1 may be equipped with one or more support 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 tap changer 25 is connected by a drain line 26 to the pipe 17 for emptying. Indeed, the load changer 25 is also cooled by a flammable cooling fluid. Due to its high mechanical strength, the explosion of an on-load changer is extremely violent and can be accompanied by the projection of jets of inflamed cooling fluid.
  • the pipe 26 is provided with a pressure release element 27 capable of tearing in the event of a short-circuit and therefore of excess pressure inside the on-load tap-changer 25. This prevents the explosion of the tank of said on - load changer 25.
  • the depressurization chamber 16 rests on four dampers 28 supported by a bracket 29 fixed to the body 2a of the tank 2. Mechanical insulation is thus created between the vibrations from the transformer 1 during normal operation and the depressurization chamber 16, d 'a part, and between the deformation of the transformer 1 during an insulation failure, on the other hand.
  • the prevention device further comprises a vacuum pump 30 connected to the reservoir 18 by a pipe.
  • the reservoir 18 may be provided with a cooling system 18b, for example by expansion of nitrogen.
  • the vacuum pump 30 is actuated and makes a partial vacuum of the reservoir 18, and is then stopped.
  • the mass of gas issuing from the tank 2 after bursting of the rupture element 15 which can be stored in the tank 18 is increased at equal maximum pressure. Depressurization can be facilitated.
  • the tank can be of reduced volume resulting in a saving of space.
  • the prevention device further comprises a gas pump 31 connected to the pipe 17 or the tank 18 and opening into a bottle 32 resistant to pressure.
  • the gas pump 31 After bursting of the rupture element 15, and the flow of a sufficient duration for the cooling of the gases, the gas pump 31 is put into operation and carries out a pumping of the gases present in the reservoir 18.
  • the reservoir 18 can be emptied of the gas it contains, said gas can be a mixture of inert gas and combustible gas.
  • the bottle 32 can easily be removed and transported remotely. This embodiment particularly suitable for transformers installed in mines or tunnels.
  • the rupture element 15 is of convex curved circular shape and is intended to be mounted on an outlet orifice, not shown, of a tank 2 held tight between two flanges 33, 34 in the form of disks.
  • the release member 15 comprises a retaining portion 35 in the form of a thin metal web, for example stainless steel, aluminum, or aluminum alloy.
  • the thickness of the retaining portion 35 may be between 0.05 and 0.25 mm.
  • the retaining portion 35 is provided with radial striations 36 dividing it into several portions.
  • the radial striations 36 are formed recessed in the thickness of the retaining portion 35 so that a break is made by tearing the retaining portion 35 at its center and without fragmentation to prevent fragments of the element.
  • release members 15 are torn off and displaced by the fluid passing through the release member 15 and may deteriorate a pipe located downstream.
  • the retaining portion 35 is provided with through holes 37 of very small diameter distributed one by streak 36 near the center. In other words, several holes 37 are arranged in hexagon.
  • the holes 37 form low strength tear primers and ensure that the tear begins in the center of the retaining portion 35.
  • the formation of at least one streak hole 36 ensures that the streaks 36 will separate simultaneously providing the cross section. crossing the strongest possible. Alternatively, one could consider a number of streaks 36 different from six, and / or several holes 37 by streak 36.
  • the sealing coating 50 is capable of closing the holes 37.
  • the bursting pressure of the loosening member 15 is determined, in particular, by the diameter and position of the holes 37, the depth of the grooves 36, the thickness and the composition of the material forming the holding portion 35.
  • the ridges 36 are formed over the entire thickness of the retaining portion 35.
  • the remainder of the retaining portion 35 may be of constant thickness.
  • Two adjacent striations 36 form a triangle 39 which upon rupture will separate from neighboring triangles by tearing the material between the holes 37 and deform downstream by folding.
  • the triangles 39 fold without tearing to prevent the tearing of said triangles 39 may deteriorate a downstream pipe or impede the flow in the downstream pipe thus increasing the pressure drop and slowing the depressurization upstream side.
  • the number of grooves 36 also depends on the diameter of the retaining element 15.
  • the flange 34 disposed downstream of the flange 33 is pierced with a radial hole in which a protective tube 41 is arranged.
  • the rupture detector comprises an electric wire 42 fixed on the retaining part 35 on the downstream side and arranged endlessly.
  • the electrical wire 42 extends into the protection tube 41 as far as a connection box 43.
  • the electrical wire 42 extends over almost the entire diameter of the retaining element 15, with a portion of wire 42a disposed at one side of a groove 36 parallel to said groove 36 and the other portion of wire 42b disposed radially on the other side of the same groove 36 parallel to said groove 36.
  • the distance between the two wire portions 42a, 42b is weak. This distance may be less than the maximum distance separating two holes 37 so that the wire 42 passes between the holes 37.
  • the electrical wire 42 is covered by a protective film which serves both to prevent its corrosion and to stick it on the downstream face of the retaining portion 35.
  • the composition of this film will also be chosen for avoid modifying the breaking pressure of the rupture element 15.
  • the film may be made of weakened polyamide. The bursting of the rupture element necessarily leads to the cutting of the electric wire 42. This break can be detected extremely simply and reliably by interrupting the flow of a current passing through the wire 42 or else by voltage difference between both ends of the wire 42.
  • the rupture element 15 also includes a recess portion 44 disposed between the flanges 33 and 34 in the form of a metal web, for example stainless steel, aluminum, or aluminum alloy.
  • the thickness of the reinforcing portion 44 may be between 0.2 and 1 mm.
  • the reinforcing portion 44 comprises a plurality of petals, for example five, separated by radial ridges 45 formed over their entire thickness.
  • the petals are connected to an annular outer edge, a groove 46 in an arc is formed over the entire thickness of each petal except near the neighboring petals, thus giving the petals an ability to deform axially.
  • One of the petals is connected to a central polygon 47, for example by welding.
  • the polygon 47 closes the center of the petals and comes to rest on hooks 48 fixed on the other petals and offset axially with respect to the petals so that the polygon 47 is arranged axially between the petals and the corresponding hooks 48.
  • the polygon 47 may come into contact with the bottom of the hooks 48 to rely on it axially.
  • the reinforcing portion 44 provides good axial resistance in one direction and a very low axial resistance in the other direction, the direction of bursting of the rupture member 15.
  • the reinforcing portion 44 is particularly useful when the pressure in the tank 2 of the transformer 1 is smaller than that of the depressurization chamber 16 which can occur if a partial vacuum is made in the tank 2 for the filling of the transformer
  • a sealing portion 49 comprising a thin film 50 of tight synthetic material for example based on polytetrafluoroethylene surrounded on each side by a thick film 51 of pre-cut synthetic material avoiding a perforation of the thin film 50 by the retaining portion 35 and the reinforcing portion 44.
  • Each thick film 51 may comprise a synthetic material for example based on polytetrafluoroethylene of thickness of the order of 0.1 to 0.3 mm.
  • the precut of the thick film 51 can be performed in a circular arc of about 330 °.
  • the thin film 50 may have a thickness of the order of 0.005 to 0.1 mm.
  • the rupture element 15 offers good resistance to pressure in one direction, resistance calibrated to pressure in the other direction, excellent sealing and low burst inertia.
  • the rupture element 15 may comprise a washer 52 disposed between the flange 33 and the retaining portion 35 and a washer 53 disposed between the flange 34 and the reinforcing portion 44.
  • the washers 52 and 53 may be made from polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the cooling means may comprise fins on the pipe 17 and / or the tank 18, an air conditioning unit of the tank 18, and / or a reserve of liquefied gas, for example nitrogen, the expansion of which is capable of cooling. the tank 18.
  • the prevention device is arranged substantially vertically, for example on the lid 2b of the tank 2.
  • the depressurization chamber 16 comprises a cylinder of vertical axis closed at its ends while being connected to the rupture element 15, of diameter greater than that of the rupture element 15, mounted downstream of the rupture element 15.
  • the depressurization chamber 16 also forms the collection reservoir.
  • the pipe 19 is connected to an upper zone of the cylinder of the depressurization chamber 16.
  • a pipe 54 connects to a lower zone of the cylinder of the depressurization chamber 16 for the withdrawal of liquid.
  • the pipe 54 is connected to the auxiliary tank 8, see dotted line on the figure 10 .
  • the available volume of the makeup tank 8, i.e., the non-liquid-occupied portion, is available to receive liquid from the depressurization chamber 16.
  • An additional fracture element 61 may be disposed on the line 54 between the depressurization chamber 16 and the makeup tank 8. The additional rupture element 61 can be calibrated at a higher breaking pressure than the rupture element 15 upstream of the depressurization chamber 16
  • the pressure drop in the pipe 54 allows the automatic valve 10 time to close upon rupture of the rupture element 15.
  • the auxiliary tank 8 collects liquid from the depressurization chamber 16, the automatic valve 10 being closed.
  • the depressurization chamber 16 opens into the pipe 17 located in the extension of the pipe 26.
  • the pipe 17 opens into the booster tank 8.
  • the prevention device comprises a valve 13 mounted on an outlet of the tank 2 disposed at a point of the body 2a located substantially between half and two thirds of the height of the body 2a.
  • the pipe 17 is bent upwards after the depressurization chamber 16 and comprises an upper portion 17a disposed at a level higher than that of the windings of the transformer 1.
  • the bottom of the upper portion 17a may be located at about 20 mm above the upper end of the windings.
  • the pipe 9 is provided with a gas detector 55 disposed between the automatic valve 10 and the lid 2b of the tank 2.
  • a pipe 56 connects the pipe 9 and the upper portion 17a of the pipe 17.
  • the pipe 56 is connected to the line 9 between the gas detector 55 and the automatic valve 10.
  • On the pipe 56 are disposed a manual valve 57 held in the open position except for maintenance operations and a solenoid valve 58 controlled by the control box 23, in the closed position in normal operation and in the open position after a pressure release by the element 15, to recover flammable gases present in the pipe 9.
  • the oil-insulated bushings 6 are also provided with a pressure relief element 59 opening into a pipe 60 connected to the pipe 17.
  • the pressure release element 59 may be of a structure similar to the element releasing pressure 15 and adapted caliber.
  • the tank, the bushings and the load changer can be provided with elements of release of pressure to increase the probability of safeguarding their integrity.
  • the prevention device comprises a valve 13 mounted on an outlet of the tank 2 disposed at a low point of the body 2a.
  • the pipe 17 is bent upwards after the depressurization chamber 16 and comprises a high portion 17a as in the previous embodiment.
  • Such a protection system is economical, autonomous compared to neighboring installations, low footprint and maintenance-free.
  • the control unit can also be connected to accessory sensors such as fire detector, steam sensor (buchholz) and the trigger sensor of the supply cell to trigger a fire extinguishing in case of failure of the control unit. explosion prevention.
  • accessory sensors such as fire detector, steam sensor (buchholz) and the trigger sensor of the supply cell to trigger a fire extinguishing in case of failure of the control unit. explosion prevention.
  • an explosion prevention device is thus available in a transformer that requires little modification of the transformer elements, which detects insulation failures in an extremely rapid manner and acts simultaneously in such a way as to limit the resulting consequences, including in confined spaces. This helps to prevent oil capacity explosions and resulting fires by reducing transformer-related short-circuit damage, as well as load changers and bushings.

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