Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations

This paper describes CFD investigation on the flow and heat transfer in transformers at different sub-station buildings. The analysis aimed to determine the cooling capability of the existing transformer building employing natural ventilation system to dissipate heat sufficiently when new dry-type t...

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Main Authors: Hasini H., Shuaib N.H., Yogendran S.B., Toh K.B.
Other Authors: 6507435998
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Published: 2023
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-299792023-12-29T15:43:50Z Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations Hasini H. Shuaib N.H. Yogendran S.B. Toh K.B. 6507435998 13907934500 56028855700 56028404100 Buildings Mechanical engineering Building model Cooling capability Dry-type transformer Flow and heat transfer Heat distribution Natural ventilation Surrounding temperature Transformer configuration Ventilation This paper describes CFD investigation on the flow and heat transfer in transformers at different sub-station buildings. The analysis aimed to determine the cooling capability of the existing transformer building employing natural ventilation system to dissipate heat sufficiently when new dry-type transformer operating under full load condition is used. The transformer and building models were developed based on the actual transformer configuration in operation at three different locations in Malaysia. The calculation was carried out on three different types of sub-stations namely stand-alone, attach-to-building and underground. The effect of natural ventilation speed and building volume on the transformer surfaces temperature are also investigated. It was predicted that the existing sub-station configuration is able to dissipate heat produced from the dry type transformer by using its natural ventilation system regardless of the sub-station types. However, the smallest building case shows relatively high surrounding temperature. � Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. Final 2023-12-29T07:43:50Z 2023-12-29T07:43:50Z 2013 Conference paper 10.1088/1757-899X/50/1/012044 2-s2.0-84893573129 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84893573129&doi=10.1088%2f1757-899X%2f50%2f1%2f012044&partnerID=40&md5=ea40b270b735615be029f651675b837b https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/29979 50 1 12044 All Open Access; Gold Open Access Scopus
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topic Buildings
Mechanical engineering
Building model
Cooling capability
Dry-type transformer
Flow and heat transfer
Heat distribution
Natural ventilation
Surrounding temperature
Transformer configuration
Ventilation
spellingShingle Buildings
Mechanical engineering
Building model
Cooling capability
Dry-type transformer
Flow and heat transfer
Heat distribution
Natural ventilation
Surrounding temperature
Transformer configuration
Ventilation
Hasini H.
Shuaib N.H.
Yogendran S.B.
Toh K.B.
Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
description This paper describes CFD investigation on the flow and heat transfer in transformers at different sub-station buildings. The analysis aimed to determine the cooling capability of the existing transformer building employing natural ventilation system to dissipate heat sufficiently when new dry-type transformer operating under full load condition is used. The transformer and building models were developed based on the actual transformer configuration in operation at three different locations in Malaysia. The calculation was carried out on three different types of sub-stations namely stand-alone, attach-to-building and underground. The effect of natural ventilation speed and building volume on the transformer surfaces temperature are also investigated. It was predicted that the existing sub-station configuration is able to dissipate heat produced from the dry type transformer by using its natural ventilation system regardless of the sub-station types. However, the smallest building case shows relatively high surrounding temperature. � Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
author2 6507435998
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Hasini H.
Shuaib N.H.
Yogendran S.B.
Toh K.B.
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author Hasini H.
Shuaib N.H.
Yogendran S.B.
Toh K.B.
author_sort Hasini H.
title Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
title_short Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
title_full Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
title_fullStr Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
title_full_unstemmed Flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
title_sort flow and heat distribution analysis of different transformer sub-stations
publishDate 2023
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