What is Polarization Index of transformer ?


What is Polarization Index transformer ?








Small transformer or any electrical insulation condition is examine by Polarization index.
In this article we discuss about polarization index application and how to calculate polarization index.

How to calculate polarization index : 

P.I. is ratio of I.R. value measured after 10 min (or value become stable) and I.R. value measured after 1 min.

It indicates dryness of insulation.



   
P.I. Value     =   10 Minute reading
                                                                        1 Minute reading


Polarization index value must be more than 1.25  and if Polarization index value less than 1.25 it indicates poor condition of transformer insulation. 


If transformer is 50 MVA and above class then Tan –Delta test can also be taken to check insulation condition of transformer.





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