Computing the internal transient voltage response of a transformer with a nonlinear core using Gear's method. II. Verification

An EHV transformer's insulation structure must be designed to withstand the internal electrical stresses generated during system transients. Computer models are employed for predetermination of these stresses. Part I of this paper developed a detailed transformer model and solution method representing the nonlinear, saturable characteristic of tire core during transients. The resulting set of stiff nonlinear differential algebraic equations are solved by application of Gear's method. Part II presents the verification of this methodology. This is accomplished by comparing the computed and measured response of a 765/345/34.5 kV 500 MVA autotransformer during energization and transient excitation.<
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