Talk Title: A Research Journey on Frequency Response Analysis for Power Transformer Fault Detection – Modelling, Experimental and Field Experiences
Talk Abstract: Frequency Response Analysis (FRA) is now universally accepted technique to detect Power Transformer winding radial and axial movement, core deformation and other types of faults. Traditional techniques of high voltage electrical equipment fault detection are not suitable for mechanical type fault monitoring and detection in transformers. FRA’s are recognised in successfully diagnose HV/LV winding movement, buckling, clamping pressure integrity, core movement types of faults. In Australia, the speaker pioneered the FRA technique while working as Pacific Power funded Research Academic at The University of Newcastle 1995-1997. Since then he has continued researching on FRA from mainly offline technique to now online technique while working at Curtin University, Perth, Australia from 1997-2018 collaborating with Chongqing University, Xian Jiatong University, Queensland University of Technology, BC Hydro in Canada and Western Power. In this talk, the speaker will present a summary account of technology evolution on FRA from offline to online Worldwide.
Syed Mofizul Islam, is currently the Dean of the School of Engineering, Information Technology an Physical Sciences at Federation University, Victoria, Australia. Prior to joining Federation, he was the John Curtin Distinguished Professor in Electrical Power Engineering and the Director of Centre for Smart Grid and Sustainable Power Systems at Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He received the Dean’s medallion for research at Curtin University in 1999.
He has Published over 300 peer reviewed technical papers in his area of expertise. His Research Interests are in Renewable Energy, Condition Monitoring of Transformers, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources, and Smart Power Systems.
Prof. Islam was a member of the steering committee of the Australian Power Institute and a founding member of the WA EESA board. He was a board member for the IET Power Academy in Australia. He is the current (2020-2021) Chair of the Australasian Universities Committee for Power Engineering (ACPE).
