Transformers Magazine, Vol. 12 No. SE2, 2025.
Original scientific paper
The four quadrants of a power transformer life cycle: Prioritizing life cycle management decision
Ismail Güner
Abstract
As the total cost of ownership (TCO) of power transformer fleets continues to rise, electrical utilities are increasingly seeking new approaches to optimize life cycle decisions. Determining the optimal strategy for the right unit at the right time is a complex challenge. This article introduces a structured framework for transformer life cycle management (LCM), including a novel four-quadrant model to support prioritization of maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement decisions.
Keywords
life cycle management; prioritization; targeted maintenance; refurbishment; transformer fleet
Hrčak ID:
343214
URI
Publication date:
12.11.2025.
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