Original scientific paper

Sustainable digitalization using self-dehydrating breathers

Dr. Bhaba P. Das
Andrew Collier

Abstract

One of the most important accessories on a transformer is the transformer breather. Breathers help extend the technical life expectancy of the transformer by keeping the moisture inside the transformer at a normal level. Currently, there are two types of breathers available
on the market — conventional and self-dehydrating breathers (SDBs). These are also known as smart breathers or maintenance-free breathers. Many asset engineers have realized the technical benefits of the shift from conventional breathers to SDBs; however, the main stumbling block to widespread usage is convincing the commercial team members of the economic benefits gained by installing SDBs.
In this article, an investigation on the return on investment for SDBs is presented, along with the reduction of associated kgCO2e emissions due to the use of SDBs.

Keywords

cost-benefit, sustainability, return on investment, self-dehydrating breathers

Hrčak ID:

307235

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/307235

Publication date:

16.7.2023.

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