Need of Energy Conservation in Transformer
Q. State the need of energy conservation in transformer.
- Transformer is a vital power equipment in a power system, which plays significant role in generation transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
- Transformer operating efficiency directly affects the costs and benefits of the whole power system.
- In a typical power distribution grid, electric transformer power loss contributes to about 40-50 % of the total transmission and distribution loss.
- In distribution system, the demand of distribution transformer is ever increasing.
- The power loss generated by transformers can be considerable due to its large transportation energy and long operating time.
- According to the statistics, total power loss generated by the transformer can be about 10 % of total generation capacity. Therefore, study of transformer energy conservation is necessary.
Opportunities of Energy Conservation Technique in Transformer
- Attempts to reduce energy losses related with transformer operation in electrical power system be made.
- Distribution transformer’s losses are much more 30 to 35 % of energy loss.
- These losses are to be given attention and if so, it will considerably reduce green house emission.
- Most modern transformers are so designed, that they operate giving upto 99 % efficiency.
- Transformers are required everywhere supplying power to variety of consumers-commercial, industrial,rural, domestic.
- Thus even a small positive change in transformer efficiency will lead to remarkable reduction in generation capacity requirement.