350-06 - Transformer Protection
Learning objectives
- Recall the basic construction of a common power transformer
- Identify the different types of transformer faults
- Identify the different types of pressure protection
- Recall the advantages and disadvantages of using fuses, circuit switchers, and circuit breakers for overcurrent protection
- Recall how ground fault protection is able to distinguish between an internal and external fault
- Recall the basic operation of differential protection
- Identify the different methods used to manage inrush current
- Identify the conditions required in order for reactor banks to perform similar to transformers
- Recall how capacitor banks detect and protect against severe imbalance
- Identify the limitations of differential protection with phase shifting transformers
Course overview
Transformers are integral to transporting electrical energy through power systems and can be found at almost every generation facility and transmission substation. Because transformers have an integral role, protection is necessary. Transformer protection can address multiple fault types. Each fault type can be protected against with various relaying methods. The Transformer Protection training course describes the basic construction and protection methods commonly used in transformer protection. This online course is part of the System Protection training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
