[2023] Function of conservator tank in transformer

  The main function of conservator tank in transformer is to maintain the oil level in the main tank of transformer by entering the expanded insulating oil into it the main tank through the pipe connected at bottom of conservator tank. It is to provide the extra space for the expansion and contraction of the transformer oil due to variation in the temperature of the winding of the transformer

  When the transformer is over-loaded is due to short circuit or other faults occurs due to which winding generates heat that result increase in the temperature of the insulating oil in main tank of the transformer. Then, the volume of insulating oil inside main tank of transformer also increases.

  Hence, here used a metallic cylindrical tank called conservator tank to provide sufficient space for the expanded insulating oil. Conservator tank act as a reservoir for the expanded insulating oil. In this way conservator tank protect transformer from explosion due to expanded insulating oil.

Conclusion

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