Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop

The residual magnetism of the iron core of power transformers can cause an excitation inrush current, posing a threat to the safe and stable operation of the power grid. This paper proposes a transformer remanence measurement method based on a demagnetization hysteresis loop to address the problems...

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Main Authors: Dingyuan Li, Jing Zhou, Zhanlong Zhang, Yu Yang, Zijian Dong, Wenhao He, Xichen Pei, Jiatai Gao, Siyang Chen, Zhicheng Pan
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author Dingyuan Li
Jing Zhou
Zhanlong Zhang
Yu Yang
Zijian Dong
Wenhao He
Xichen Pei
Jiatai Gao
Siyang Chen
Zhicheng Pan
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Jing Zhou
Zhanlong Zhang
Yu Yang
Zijian Dong
Wenhao He
Xichen Pei
Jiatai Gao
Siyang Chen
Zhicheng Pan
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description The residual magnetism of the iron core of power transformers can cause an excitation inrush current, posing a threat to the safe and stable operation of the power grid. This paper proposes a transformer remanence measurement method based on a demagnetization hysteresis loop to address the problems of large errors, complex operation, and poor universality in existing remanence measurement methods. This method is designed for off-grid transformers to avoid potential interference to the power grid caused by current pulses during the measurement process. This method constructs an RLC oscillation circuit that utilizes capacitor energy storage and iron core magnetic field energy conversion, combined with the dynamic characteristics of hysteresis loops, to achieve accurate measurement of residual magnetism and synchronous demagnetization. The effectiveness of this method has been verified through residual magnetism measurement experiments on ring transformers and large converter transformers, and it can be applied in specific engineering practice operations. Theoretical analysis shows that the charging range of energy storage capacitors is affected by the hysteresis characteristics of the iron core and the saturation magnetic flux, and the residual magnetization value can be directly calculated based on the difference in the intersection point of the longitudinal axis of the demagnetization hysteresis loop. Simulation and experimental results show that the measurement error of the proposed method is less than 5%—significantly better than traditional methods. This method does not require complex control strategies, has high precision and efficiency, and can provide reliable technical support for residual magnetism detection and suppression of off-grid power transformers.
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spelling doaj-art-562713e3baba4f08aa220276f8097ee62025-08-20T01:56:20ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-05-011510537510.3390/app15105375Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis LoopDingyuan Li0Jing Zhou1Zhanlong Zhang2Yu Yang3Zijian Dong4Wenhao He5Xichen Pei6Jiatai Gao7Siyang Chen8Zhicheng Pan9National Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Transmission and Transformation Equipment Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, ChinaState Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company Qijiang Power Supply Branch, Chongqing 400044, ChinaChina Southern Power Grid Corporation Limited Ultra High Voltage Transmission Company Electric Power Research Institute, Guangzhou 510000, ChinaThe residual magnetism of the iron core of power transformers can cause an excitation inrush current, posing a threat to the safe and stable operation of the power grid. This paper proposes a transformer remanence measurement method based on a demagnetization hysteresis loop to address the problems of large errors, complex operation, and poor universality in existing remanence measurement methods. This method is designed for off-grid transformers to avoid potential interference to the power grid caused by current pulses during the measurement process. This method constructs an RLC oscillation circuit that utilizes capacitor energy storage and iron core magnetic field energy conversion, combined with the dynamic characteristics of hysteresis loops, to achieve accurate measurement of residual magnetism and synchronous demagnetization. The effectiveness of this method has been verified through residual magnetism measurement experiments on ring transformers and large converter transformers, and it can be applied in specific engineering practice operations. Theoretical analysis shows that the charging range of energy storage capacitors is affected by the hysteresis characteristics of the iron core and the saturation magnetic flux, and the residual magnetization value can be directly calculated based on the difference in the intersection point of the longitudinal axis of the demagnetization hysteresis loop. Simulation and experimental results show that the measurement error of the proposed method is less than 5%—significantly better than traditional methods. This method does not require complex control strategies, has high precision and efficiency, and can provide reliable technical support for residual magnetism detection and suppression of off-grid power transformers.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5375power transformerremanence measurementdegaussing hysteresis loopenergy storage capacitorsRLC oscillation circuit
spellingShingle Dingyuan Li
Jing Zhou
Zhanlong Zhang
Yu Yang
Zijian Dong
Wenhao He
Xichen Pei
Jiatai Gao
Siyang Chen
Zhicheng Pan
Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
Applied Sciences
power transformer
remanence measurement
degaussing hysteresis loop
energy storage capacitors
RLC oscillation circuit
title Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
title_full Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
title_fullStr Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
title_full_unstemmed Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
title_short Research on the Remanence Measurement Method of Transformers Based on the Degaussing Hysteresis Loop
title_sort research on the remanence measurement method of transformers based on the degaussing hysteresis loop
topic power transformer
remanence measurement
degaussing hysteresis loop
energy storage capacitors
RLC oscillation circuit
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5375
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