Abstract: A substation power transformer monitoring system having a transformer monitor that receives oil level signals, nitrogen flow rate signals, 52b breaker status signals, and valve actuator position signals, and then executes instructions based on those signals to determine when predefined radiator section isolation conditions are met. When the conditions are met, control signals are sent to valve actuators of the valves of each radiator section to close or open those valves based on the predefined radiator section isolation conditions, or based on remote manual commands, to isolate particular damaged radiator sections. Thus, the system can address terrorism and/or vandalism of a power transformer in a substation. If some radiator fins are shot or otherwise damaged, causing oil to flow out of the cooling system of the transformer, the system can quickly detect and isolate the leak to prevent further damage to the transformer, while also preventing a larger oil spill.

Abstract: A substation power transformer monitoring system having a transformer monitor that receives oil level signals, nitrogen flow rate signals, 52b breaker status signals, and valve actuator position signals, and then executes instructions based on those signals to determine when predefined radiator section isolation conditions are met. When the conditions are met, control signals are sent to valve actuators of the valves of each radiator section to close or open those valves based on the predefined radiator section isolation conditions, or based on remote manual commands, to isolate particular damaged radiator sections. Thus, the system can address terrorism and/or vandalism of a power transformer in a substation. If some radiator fins are shot or otherwise damaged, causing oil to flow out of the cooling system of the transformer, the system can quickly detect and isolate the leak to prevent further damage to the transformer, while also preventing a larger oil spill.