Transformer Test Facilities at CPRI Present and Future

Transformer is one of the most expensive equipment in power generation station, power transmission system and power distribution system. Before connecting into power system, the transformer design should qualify requirements as per national/international standards or end user specifications. The design validation is confirmed by subjecting a series of tests on the transformers, which will reduces the outage of power system and increase the life of the transformer. CPRI has established many test facilities across India in order to meet standard testing requirements of transformer. This paper explains the different test facilities available at present and facilities going to establish in future at CPRI for power and distribution transformer.