Date of Award
Spring 1970
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Linehan, J. L.
Abstract
Today ' s fluorocarbon liquids represent an attractive medium for transformer vapor phase cooling . Five basic alternative schemes for incorporating vapor phase cooling into transformer design have been analyzed to determine their technical and economic feasibility. A preliminary cost evaluation revealed that several systems are within a few percent of conventional transformer manufacturing cost while possessing other desirable features, such as : (1) reduced flamability, (2) reduced size and weight, (3) hot spot minimization and (4) greater over- load capability. The most attractive schemes were selected for laboratory evaluation. A series of eight tests were run to validate the technical feasibility of vapor phase cooling of pole type transformers. Two of the schemes tested resulted in significantly lower coil temperatures: a) core/coil totally immersed in Freon 113 and b) a small quantity of Freon 113 with a gravity distribution system. Very good agreement existed between predicted temperature distribution and the actual test data.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Ronald A., "Economic and Technical Feasibility of Vapor Phase Cooling of Pole-Top Distribution Transformers" (1970). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3810.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3810