Access and Human Safety Provision on Power Transformers & Shunt Reactors

In India, over the last few years there is an increasing trend of accidents in transformers. Most probable reason could be due to ignorance and lack of proper safety provisions in electrical installations. This paper lays its emphasis on some solutions which would be helpful to overcome such safety issues relating to power transformers and shunt reactors which are the most expensive equipments in switchyards.

This paper discusses about the various national and international standards which provide requirements to meet the equipment & human safety. This paper shall cover the following topics.

Present status of transformer safety

Different types of hazards

Possible design variants/features

This paper highlights the benefits of safe working conditions and zero harm culture adopted by the author's organization along with recommendations for future.