A novelty digital algorithm for online measurement of dielectric loss factor of electronic transformers

There are many inherent performance limitations using traditional algorithms for online measurement of dielectric loss factor including synchronous sampling, no interharmonics and power system frequency must be invariable. In a non-stationary signal environment where power frequency fluctuation and interharmonic components exist, there is no guarantee of measurement accuracy by using traditional methods. The paper proposed a highaccuracy digital algorithm for online measurement of dielectric loss factor of electronic transformers. Theoretical basis of the new algorithm is based on a new data processing procedure including data truncation and data addition which compensates phase distortion as a result of the spectrum of addition data contains offsets. The algorithm can accurately extract the fundamental signal and calculate dielectric loss factor. Measured results from simulations and practical engineering projects show that the new algorithm has good application feasibility without being affected by the limitations rendered above. Crown Copyright 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.