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High-Efficiency Thermal Management Solution for Special Transformers Guaranteeing Core Performance & Extending Equipment Lifespan

Ⅰ. Core Perspective

Addressing heat accumulation challenges in special transformers under severe operating conditions, this solution proposes systematic thermal dissipation and temperature control optimization strategies:

  • Extreme Loading:​ Continuous overload, impact loads.
  • High Harmonic Pollution:​ Additional losses caused by non-linear loads.
  • High Ambient Temperatures:​ Outdoor/enclosed spaces with sustained ambient temperatures ≥40°C.

II. Key Solution Points

(A) Precision Thermal Simulation & Design Optimization

  1. Thermal Digital Twin Model
    • Utilizes CFD software (FloTHERM/Star-CCM+) to build a 3D thermal-fluid coupling model.
    • Accurately simulates oil flow paths, winding hot-spot distribution, and radiator efficiency.
    • Outputs optimized schemes: Achieves >15% hotspot temperature reduction through heat dissipation structure adjustments.

(B) Customized Cooling System Design

Cooling Method

Technical Solution

Applicable Scenarios

Natural Cooling

► Biomimetic heat sink design (fin density gradient distribution)
► Blackbody radiation treatment on tank surface (ε≥0.95)

Standard load, low ambient temperature

Forced Air Cooling

► Vortex axial fan array (IP55 protection rating)
► Temperature-controlled start/stop strategy (50°C start / 40°C stop)

High-altitude/high-temperature environments, periodic overloads

Forced Oil Circulation

► Magnetic levitation oil pump (energy consumption <30% of conventional pumps)
► Air-cooled: Variable-frequency fans + aluminum corrugated radiators
► Water-cooled: Plate heat exchangers (ΔT≤3K)

Submerged arc furnace transformers, traction rectifier transformers, marine transformers

Heat Pipe Assisted

► Embedded ultra-thermal conductive heat pipes (thermal conductivity >5000 W/m·K)
► Targeting local hotspots (core clamps, HV leads, etc.)

Space-constrained high-density winding regions

(C) Oil Flow Control Optimization

  • Enhanced Oil Guiding Design:

A[Oil Inlet] --> B[Silicon Steel Guide Channels]

B --> C[Axial Winding Oil Ducts]

C --> D[Hotspot Reinforced Spray Nozzles]

D --> E[Top Oil Outlet]

  • Achieves ≥300% increase in oil flow velocity in hotspot regions, resulting in 8-12K temperature reduction.

(D) Intelligent Temperature Control System

Functional Module

Technical Implementation

Monitoring System

► Distributed Optical Fiber Temperature Sensing (±0.5°C accuracy)
► Real-time winding hotspot reconstruction algorithm
► Ambient temperature & humidity compensation monitoring

Control Strategy

► PID stepless speed control for fans/oil pumps (20-100%)
► Load-temperature linkage control (I²T protection model)

Smart IoT

► IEC 61850 communication protocol
► Alarm thresholds: 3-level alarms triggered by hotspots >105°C
► Real-time display of life consumption

III. Target Outcomes & Verification Standards

  1. Temperature Control
    • Winding Hotspot Temperature: ≤95°C (rated load) / ≤115°C (2-hour emergency overload)
    • Top Oil Temperature Rise: ≤45K (compliant with IEC 60076-7)
  2. Lifespan Assurance
    • Based on the 10°C Rule (Montsinger's Rule):L = L₀ × 2^[(98°C - T_hotspot)/6]
    • Ensures insulation thermal aging <20% over the 30-year design lifespan.
  3. Efficiency Improvement
    • Reduced No-Load Losses: 12% reduction (low eddy current design)
    • Cooling System Energy Consumption: <5% of total losses

IV. Typical Application Scenarios

Special Transformer Type

Thermal Management Solution Combination

Arc Furnace Transformers

Forced Oil Circulation + Water Cooling + Heat Pipe Assistance

Traction Rectifier Transformers

Forced Air Cooling + Intelligent Multi-stage Speed Control

Offshore Wind Power Transformers

Sealed Heat Pipe Cooling System + Triple-protection Coating (Anti-corrosion/Anti-fouling/Anti-moisture)

Data Center Cast-Resin Transformers

Fan Group Control + CFD-based Airflow Optimization

07/28/2025
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