Summary

Since desk studies mainly provide a theoretical view, it is interesting to actually measure transients in transmission grids. To get better insights in voltage waveshapes, statistics (of amplitudes, frequency of occurrence and duration) and frequency contents, a transient measurement device has been installed on a 110kV power transformer in the Dutch grid. The outcome can be used to update the current insulation coordination policy of TenneT [1] in the

Netherlands or may serve as a justification of why the policy is adequately applied.

The measurements will take place over a period of three years, of which the first year has passed. During this year, numerous events have been registered that could be categorized into

(de)energization of the power transformer, single phase short circuit faults and switching of lines and cables. Next to this, a number of events could not (yet) directly be linked to a cause.

They will be further investigated.

A first analysis has been performed on the registered events, to get insight in the occurring overvoltages and form an initial basis for their statistics. The results of this analysis are described in the paper, as well as some future actions.

Additional informations

Publication type Session Materials
Reference C4_10305_2026
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Country Netherlands, The
Study committees
  • Power system technical performance (C4)
File size 1 MB
Price for non member 30 €
Price for member 30 €

Authors

TANNEMAAT Imre - TenneT TSO; VELITSIKAKIS Kostas - TenneT TSO; NAUTA Sjoerd - Alliander; MCBRIDE Jim - JMX High Voltage

Keywords

High frequency transients, Online monitoring, Transient overvoltages

Results of continuous transient voltage measurement in the Dutch 110kV grid