Original scientific paper

Role of copper in continuously transposed conductors

J.P. Dubey

Abstract

This article explores the critical importance of the proper selection of copper, one of the key raw materials used in the making of continuously transposed conductors for extra high voltage power transformer windings. Windings are one of the most vulnerable components of a power transformer in terms of withstanding various types of electrical disturbances that lead to transformer failure. They have to satisfy complex transformer requirements, but also fit into the economics reasonably well in order to be competitive. Therefore, the expectations about the transformer health and longevity will largely depend on the right choice of its active components and the materials used in their production.

Keywords

continuously transposed conductors; CTC; copper; transformer windings

Hrčak ID:

202510

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/202510

Publication date:

8.10.2017.

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