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    Tap Changer:: Selector Switch Diverter Switch Drive Unit

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    Tap changers are devices fitted to power transformers that regulate output voltage by altering the number of transformer turns. They allow 96% of transformers over 10MVA to adjust voltage levels. On-load tap changers can change the transmission ratio while under load, consisting of a diverter and selector switch operating as a unit. Maintenance of tap changers is important and can be risk-based, time-based, or condition-based depending on the needs and strategy of the system.

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    Tap Changer:: Selector Switch Diverter Switch Drive Unit

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    Tap changers are devices fitted to power transformers that regulate output voltage by altering the number of transformer turns. They allow 96% of transformers over 10MVA to adjust voltage levels. On-load tap changers can change the transmission ratio while under load, consisting of a diverter and selector switch operating as a unit. Maintenance of tap changers is important and can be risk-based, time-based, or condition-based depending on the needs and strategy of the system.

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    Tap changers are devices fitted to power transformers that regulate output voltage by altering the number of transformer turns. They allow 96% of transformers over 10MVA to adjust voltage levels. On-load tap changers can change the transmission ratio while under load, consisting of a diverter and selector switch operating as a unit. Maintenance of tap changers is important and can be risk-based, time-based, or condition-based depending on the needs and strategy of the system.

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    Tap Changer:: Selector Switch Diverter Switch Drive Unit

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    Tap changers are devices fitted to power transformers that regulate output voltage by altering the number of transformer turns. They allow 96% of transformers over 10MVA to adjust voltage levels. On-load tap changers can change the transmission ratio while under load, consisting of a diverter and selector switch operating as a unit. Maintenance of tap changers is important and can be risk-based, time-based, or condition-based depending on the needs and strategy of the system.

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    2018/11/19

    Tap Changer:
    A device fitted to power transformers for
    regulation of the output voltage to its
    required levels.
    This is achieved by changing the ratio of
    the transformer on the system by altering
    the number of turns in one winding of the
    transformer.
    Tap Changer About 96% of all power transformers today
    above 10MVA incorporate on load tap
    By: Mary Jane G. Macasaysay
    changers as a means of voltage regulation.
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    Parts of On-Load Tap


    Changer
     Selector Switch

     Diverter Switch

     Drive Unit

    3 4

    Off-Load Tap changer:


    Taps can be changed
    after completely isolating a
    transformer from the circuit.
    Such kind of a tap changer
    is usually installed on
    distribution transformer.

    5 6

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    2018/11/19

    On-load tap-changer in
    regulating transformer:
    OLTC are used for changing the
    transmission ratio under load.
    How it works?
    Voltage regulation is normally achieved by
    changing the ratios of the transformers on
    the system by altering the number turns.
    On-Load Tap Changers generally consists
    of a diverter switch and a selector switch
    operating as a unit to effect transfer
    current from one voltage tap to the next.
    Tap Changers can be adjusted to fit the
    application needs.
    7 8

    Basic Principle

    𝐕𝟏 𝐍𝟏
    Turn Ratio = =
    𝐕𝟐 𝐍𝟐

    𝐍𝟐
    𝐕𝟐 = 𝐕𝟏
    𝐍𝟏

    Switching sequence of tap selector and diverter switch:


    Maintenance for On-Load Tap Changer

    Risk or event – based Maintenance


    -Maintenance is carried out only after a fault has
    already occurred and has been detected.

    Time– based Maintenance


    -In this case maintenance is carried out at predetermined
    intervals or according to specified criteria and is intended to reduce the
    probability of failure. This is a safe method and it is recommended for
    transformers and conventional on load tap changers.

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    Maintenance for On-Load Tap Changer Maintenance for On-Load Tap Changer
    Maintenance-Free Equipment
    Condition– based Maintenance Last but not least the maintenance free equipment should be
    -It is based on performance and / or mentioned as it is of great advantage for the equipment
    parameter monitoring and the subsequent actions. In user and offers the following benefits:
    contrast to time – based maintenance it allows extending • No maintenance necessary
    maintenance intervals to the limit and thus exploit • No maintenance costs
    equipment reserves. • No costs for logistic and planning
    • No shutdown required
    • Best life cycle cost consideration
    • Best solution for the environment
    Regardless of which maintenance strategy is decided on, it is of vital
    importance, to know and understand the
    surrounding process in order to make the right decision.

    Comparison

    Before After
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