Patent Publication Number: US-2022223337-A1

Title: Capacitive voltage transformer

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention belongs to the technical field of voltage transformers, and specifically relates to a capacitive voltage transformer. 
     BACKGROUND 
     A capacitive voltage transformer for high-voltage power transmission is composed of a capacitive voltage-dividing component and an electromagnetic unit. The capacitive voltage-dividing component, according to the voltage level of a product, is composed of one or more levels of stacks, and the stacks are coupling capacitors that are stacked together to form the whole capacitive voltage-dividing component. 
     However, capacitances of the existing capacitive voltage transformers may change due to vibration or temperature variation during transportation, causing related products to have unstable capacitances. 
     SUMMARY 
     In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, the present invention proposes a capacitive voltage transformer. 
     To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows. 
     A capacitive voltage transformer includes: a capacitive voltage-dividing component and an electromagnetic unit. The capacitive voltage-dividing component includes: one or more levels of stacks, each stack is a coupling capacitor, and the coupling capacitor includes: an upper cover plate, a lower cover plate, an insulating sleeve, and a capacitor core. The upper cover plate, the lower cover plate and the insulating sleeve form an accommodating chamber, the accommodating chamber is a closed chamber filled with dielectric oil, and the capacitor core is impregnated in the dielectric oil. It is characterized in that the coupling capacitor further includes: 
     squirrel cage electrodes respectively arranged between an upper end surface of the capacitor core and the upper cover plate and between a lower end surface of the capacitor core and the lower cover plate, wherein two squirrel cage electrodes arranged at both ends of the capacitor core are used to compress the capacitor core therebetween; 
     volume matching devices arranged in the squirrel cage electrodes and connected to a breathing regulator on the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate, wherein the volume matching devices are used to compensate for a volume change of the dielectric oil inside; 
     a high voltage lead arranged in an upper squirrel cage electrode and used for connecting a high-voltage terminal of the capacitor core to a connection terminal of the upper cover plate; and 
     a low voltage lead arranged in a lower squirrel cage electrode and used for connecting a low-voltage terminal of the capacitor core to a connection terminal of the lower cover plate or a low-voltage inner leading-out end of a lead terminal. 
     The lowermost coupling capacitor is further provided with: 
     a medium voltage lead arranged in the lower squirrel cage electrode and used for connecting a middle terminal of the capacitor core to a medium-voltage inner leading-out end of the lead terminal; and 
     a lead terminal arranged on the lower cover plate, wherein two ends of the lead terminal extend beyond the lower cover plate, and one end thereof is impregnated in the dielectric oil. 
     The low voltage lead of the lowermost coupling capacitor is led out through a low-voltage leading-out tube arranged in the lead terminal, and the low-voltage leading-out tube connects the low-voltage inner leading-out end of the lead terminal and a low-voltage outer leading-out end of the lead terminal. 
     The medium voltage lead of the lowermost coupling capacitor is led out through a medium-voltage leading-out post arranged in the lead terminal. The medium-voltage leading-out post is used for connecting the medium-voltage inner leading-out end of the lead terminal to a medium-voltage outer leading-out end of the lead terminal. The medium-voltage leading-out post passes through and out of the low-voltage leading-out tube and is arranged coaxially with the low-voltage leading-out tube. 
     The capacitive voltage transformer of the present invention has the following advantages. 
     First, the squirrel cage electrodes are used to compress and fix the capacitor core, which can reduce the impact on the capacitor core due to vibration caused by transportation or carrying, and shows a significant inhibitory effect on the capacitance change caused by the external temperature variation, thus making the capacitive voltage transformer have more stable capacitance. 
     Second, the squirrel cage electrodes have a shielding function, which can shield the electric field concentration caused by edges of the volume matching devices, so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. 
     Third, the squirrel cage electrodes can affect the potential distribution of umbrella skirt on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve, so that the electric field strength along the outer surface of umbrella skirt is more uniform, and the insulation reliability of the capacitive voltage transformer is improved. 
     Fourth, the volume matching devices can be used to effectively compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside caused by temperature variation, ensuring that the capacitive voltage transformer can operate under micro positive pressure in any environment. As such, the decrease of sealing performance due to an excessively high oil pressure inside can be prevented, and the decline of insulation performance caused by a negative pressure inside can be avoided. 
     Fifth, the volume matching devices are arranged inside the squirrel cage electrodes and do not occupy outside space, which can not only reduce the height of the capacitive voltage transformer, but also enhance its mechanical strength. 
     Sixth, the upper cover plate, the lower cover plate and the insulating sleeve form a closed space, and the insulating sleeve has an insulation function, as a result, the capacitive voltage transformer is highly standardized and versatile. 
     Seventh, the squirrel cage electrodes have a shielding function that can shield the electric field concentration caused by the high voltage lead and the low voltage lead, so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. 
     Eighth, the squirrel cage electrode has a shielding function that can shield the electric field concentration caused by the medium-voltage leading-out post, so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. Meanwhile, the medium-voltage leading-out post is arranged in the center, and the low-voltage leading-out tube is arranged on the periphery of the medium-voltage leading-out post for shielding the medium-voltage leading-out post, thereby effectively solving the electric field distortion caused when the medium-voltage leading-out post passes through the lower cover plate, and improving the insulation performance and operation reliability of the capacitive voltage transformer. 
     Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be performed. 
     As a preferred solution, each volume matching device is a corrugated expander. The corrugated expander includes: a corrugated upper part, a gas-retaining part, and a corrugated lower part. The corrugated expander is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate. 
     Alternatively, each volume matching device includes: an adjustable container and a pressure-adjusting plate that is capable of lifting up and down and is arranged in the adjustable container. The pressure-adjusting plate divides the adjustable container into an oil chamber and a gas chamber. The surface of the oil chamber is provided with a plurality of through holes for the oil chamber to communicate with the accommodating chamber. The gas chamber is filled with gas, and the gas chamber is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate. 
     Alternatively, each volume matching device is a deformable container. The deformable container: includes a fixed frame and a deformable part arranged on the fixed frame. The deformable container is filled with gas, and the deformable container is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate. 
     With the above preferred solution, a variety of types of the volume matching device can be used. When the volume matching device is the corrugated expander, the corrugated expander operates with oil outside and gas inside, and compensates for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation through a free contraction or expansion on the breathing regulator. When the volume matching device includes the adjustable container and the pressure-adjusting plate, the position of the pressure-adjusting plate is adjusted by the breathing regulator, so as to compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation. When the volume matching device is the deformable container, the deformation amount of the deformable part is adjusted by the breathing regulator, so as to compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation. 
     As a preferred solution, outer walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve are sleeved with flanges that are fixedly connected to the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate by fasteners. 
     With the above preferred solution, the whole capacitive voltage transformer is more stable. 
     As a preferred solution, the capacitive voltage transformer further includes fastening assemblies arranged at two ends of the insulating sleeve. Each fastening assembly includes: 
     a positioning plate fixedly arranged on the outer walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve, 
     a fastening plate arranged between the insulating sleeve and the upper cover plate or the lower cover plate. The fastening plate includes: 
     a pressing part extending into the insulating sleeve and contacting the top or bottom of the squirrel cage electrode; and 
     a connection part fixedly connected to the positioning plate by the fasteners, wherein a length of a portion of the connection part contacting the outer wall of the insulating sleeve in a longitudinal direction is larger than a length of a portion of the pressing part contacting an inner wall of the insulating sleeve in the longitudinal direction. 
     With the above preferred solution, the fastening plate cooperates with the positioning plate to better compress the squirrel cage electrode and the capacitor core. Moreover, the length of the portion of the connection part contacting the outer wall of the insulating sleeve in the longitudinal direction is larger than the length of the portion of the pressing part contacting the inner wall of the insulating sleeve in the longitudinal direction, which can better prevent the leakage of the dielectric oil. 
     As a preferred solution, the connection part of the fastening plate is further elastically connected to the positioning plate through an elastic member. 
     By adopting the above preferred solution, the fastening plate and the positioning plate are matched and installed in a stretched state, and accordingly, the elastic member is in a stretched state. As a result, the pressing part persistently applies a compressing force to the squirrel cage electrode, so that the squirrel cage electrode and the capacitor core are tightly compressed to improve the stability of the capacitive voltage transformer. 
     As a preferred solution, end portions of two ends of the insulating sleeve contact the fastening plate through elastic gaskets. 
     With the above preferred solution, the stability of the capacitive voltage transformer is improved. 
     As a preferred solution, multiple circles of seal grooves are further provided on inner walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve, and seal gaskets are provided in the seal grooves. 
     With the above preferred solution, the sealing performance is improved, and the leakage of the dielectric oil is prevented. 
     As a preferred solution, guiding grooves are provided on the inner walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve. Each guiding groove is arranged between two adjacent circles of seal grooves, and the guiding groove is connected to an external transparent tube through a guiding tube. 
     With the above preferred solution, if the dielectric oil leaks, the external transparent tube will timely display the leakage, so that technicians can perform timely maintenance. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a cross-sectional view of the lowermost coupling capacitor provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a partial enlarged view showing the portion A in  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional view of the middle coupling capacitor or the uppermost coupling capacitor provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a first partial cross-sectional view showing the lower portion of the middle coupling capacitor or the uppermost coupling capacitor provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a first structural schematic diagram of the volume matching device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a second structural schematic diagram of the volume matching device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a second partial cross-sectional view showing the lower portion of the middle coupling capacitor or the uppermost coupling capacitor provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a third partial cross-sectional view showing the lower portion of the middle coupling capacitor or the uppermost coupling capacitor provided by an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a partial enlarged view showing the portion B in  FIG. 8 . 
     
    
    
     In the figures,  1 -upper cover plate,  2 -lower cover plate,  3 -insulating sleeve,  4 -capacitor core,  5 -squirrel cage electrode,  6 -volume matching device,  61 -corrugated expander,  611 -corrugated upper part,  612 -gas-retaining part,  613 -corrugated lower part,  621 -adjustable container,  622 -pressure-adjusting plate,  63 -deformable container,  631 -fixed frame,  632 -deformable part,  7 -high voltage lead,  8 -low voltage lead,  9 -medium voltage lead,  10 -lead terminal,  101 -low-voltage inner leading-out end,  102 -low-voltage outer leading-out end,  103 -medium-voltage inner leading-out end,  104 -medium-voltage outer leading-out end,  105 -low-voltage leading-out tube,  106 -medium-voltage leading-out post,  11 -flange,  12 -fastener,  13 -positioning plate,  14 -fastening plate,  141 -pressing part,  142 -connection part,  15 -elastic member,  16 -elastic gasket,  17 -seal groove,  18 -seal gasket,  19 -guiding groove,  20 -external transparent tube. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
     The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     To achieve the objective of the present invention, in some embodiments, a capacitive voltage transformer is provided as follows. A capacitive voltage transformer includes: a capacitive voltage-dividing component and an electromagnetic unit. The capacitive voltage-dividing component includes: one or more levels of stacks, and each stack is a coupling capacitor. As shown in  FIG. 1 - FIG. 4 , the coupling capacitor includes: the upper cover plate  1 , the lower cover plate  2 , the insulating sleeve  3 , and the capacitor core  4 . The upper cover plate  1 , the lower cover plate  2  and the insulating sleeve  3  form an accommodating chamber, the accommodating chamber is a closed chamber filled with dielectric oil, and the capacitor core  4  is impregnated in the dielectric oil. The coupling capacitor further includes: 
     squirrel cage electrodes  5  respectively arranged between an upper end surface of the capacitor core  4  and the upper cover plate  1  and between a lower end surface of the capacitor core  4  and the lower cover plate  2 , wherein two squirrel cage electrodes  5  arranged at two ends of the capacitor core  4  are used to compress the capacitor core  4  therebetween; 
     volume matching devices  6  arranged in the squirrel cage electrodes  5  and connected to a breathing regulator on the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2 , wherein the volume matching devices are used to compensate for a volume change of the dielectric oil inside; 
     the high voltage lead  7  arranged in the upper squirrel cage electrode  5  and used for connecting a high-voltage terminal of the capacitor core  4  to a connection terminal of the upper cover plate  1 ; and 
     the low voltage lead  8  arranged in the lower squirrel cage electrode  5  and used for connecting a low-voltage terminal of the capacitor core  4  to a connection terminal of the lower cover plate  2  or the low-voltage inner leading-out end  101  of the lead terminal  10 . 
     The lowermost coupling capacitor is further provided with: 
     the medium voltage lead  9  arranged in the lower squirrel cage electrode  5  and used for connecting a middle terminal of the capacitor core  4  to the medium-voltage inner leading-out end  103  of the lead terminal  10 ; and 
     the lead terminal  10  arranged on the lower cover plate  2 , wherein two ends of the lead terminal extend beyond the lower cover plate  2 , and one end thereof is impregnated in the dielectric oil. 
     The low voltage lead  8  of the lowermost coupling capacitor is led out through the low-voltage leading-out tube  105  arranged in the lead terminal  10 , and the low-voltage leading-out tube  105  connects the low-voltage inner leading-out end  101  of the lead terminal  10  and the low-voltage outer leading-out end  102  of the lead terminal  10 . 
     The medium voltage lead  9  of the lowermost coupling capacitor is led out through the medium-voltage leading-out post  106  arranged in the lead terminal  10 . The medium-voltage leading-out post  106  is used for connecting the medium-voltage inner leading-out end  103  of the lead terminal  10  to the medium-voltage outer leading-out end  104  of the lead terminal  10 . The medium-voltage leading-out post  106  passes through and out of the low-voltage leading-out tube  105  and is arranged coaxially with the low-voltage leading-out tube  105 . 
     The low-voltage leading-out tube  105  can be, but is not limited to, an annular cylindrical structure enclosed by a conductive strip. 
     Further, in order to better prevent leakage across the low-voltage inner leading-out end  101  and the low-voltage outer leading-out end  102 , bodies of the low-voltage inner leading-out end  101  and the low-voltage outer leading-out end  102  contact the low-voltage leading-out tube  105 . 
     The medium-voltage leading-out post  106  can be, but is not limited to, a conductive solid cylindrical structure. 
     The insulating sleeve  3  can be, but is not limited to, a porcelain sleeve. 
     The capacitive voltage transformer disclosed in the present invention has the following advantages. 
     First, the squirrel cage electrodes  5  are used to compress and fix the capacitor core  4 , which can reduce the impact on the capacitor core  4  due to vibration caused by transportation or carrying, and shows a significant inhibitory effect on the capacitance change caused by the external temperature variation, thus making the capacitive voltage transformer have more stable capacitance. 
     Second, the squirrel cage electrodes  5  have a shielding function, which can shield the electric field concentration caused by edges of the volume matching devices, so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. 
     Third, the squirrel cage electrodes  5  can affect the potential distribution of umbrella skirt on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve  3 , so that the electric field strength along the outer surface of umbrella skirt is more uniform, and the insulation reliability of the capacitive voltage transformer is improved. 
     Fourth, the volume matching devices  6  can be used to effectively compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside caused by temperature variation, ensuring that the capacitive voltage transformer can operate under micro positive pressure in any environment. As such, the decrease of sealing performance due to an excessively high oil pressure inside can be prevented, and the decline of insulation performance caused by a negative pressure inside can be avoided. 
     Fifth, the volume matching devices  6  are arranged inside the squirrel cage electrodes and do not occupy outside space, which can not only reduce the height of the capacitive voltage transformer, but also enhance its mechanical strength. Such superiority is especially predominant when the capacitive voltage transformer has a relatively high voltage level (such as: a 1000 kV ultra-high voltage capacitive voltage transformer has a height of 12-15 m and stacks formed by 6-8 coupling capacitors stacked together). 
     Sixth, the upper cover plate  1 , the lower cover plate  2  and the insulating sleeve  3  form a closed space, and the insulating sleeve  3  has an insulation function, as a result, the capacitive voltage transformer is highly standardized and versatile. 
     Seventh, the squirrel cage electrodes  5  have a shielding function that can shield the electric field concentration caused by the high voltage lead  7  and the low voltage lead  8 , so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. 
     Eighth, the squirrel cage electrode  5  has a shielding function that can shield the electric field concentration caused by the medium-voltage leading-out post  106 , so that the insulation performance of the capacitive voltage transformer is better. Meanwhile, the medium-voltage leading-out post  106  is arranged in the center, and the low-voltage leading-out tube  105  is arranged on the periphery of the medium-voltage leading-out post  106  for shielding the medium-voltage leading-out post  106 , thereby effectively solving the electric field distortion caused when the medium-voltage leading-out post  106  passes through the lower cover plate  2 , and improving the insulation performance and operation reliability of the capacitive voltage transformer. 
     In summary, the capacitive voltage transformer disclosed in the present invention has the advantages of good insulation performance, small partial discharge, excellent sealing performance, dependable performance, high mechanical strength, small product height, long service life, operation stability and reliability and the like. 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , in order to further optimize the implementation effect of the present invention, in some other embodiments, all the technical features are identical except that the volume matching device  6  is the corrugated expander  61 . The corrugated expander  61  includes: the corrugated upper part  611 , the gas-retaining part  612 , and the corrugated lower part  613 . The corrugated expander  61  is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2 . 
     When the volume matching device  6  is the corrugated expander  61  in the above preferred solution, the corrugated expander  61  operates with oil outside and gas inside, and compensates for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation through a free contraction or expansion on the breathing regulator. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , in some other embodiments, the volume matching device  6  includes: the adjustable container  621  and the pressure-adjusting plate  622  that is capable of lifting up and down and is arranged in the adjustable container  621 . The pressure-adjusting plate  622  divides the adjustable container  621  into an oil chamber and a gas chamber. The surface of the oil chamber is provided with a plurality of through holes for the oil chamber to communicate with the accommodating chamber. The gas chamber is filled with gas, and the gas chamber is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2 . 
     When the volume matching device  6  includes the adjustable container  621  and the pressure-adjusting plate  622  in the above preferred solution, the position of the pressure-adjusting plate  622  is adjusted by the breathing regulator, so as to compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , in some other embodiments, the volume matching device is the deformable container  63 . The deformable container  63  includes the fixed frame  631  and the deformable part  632  arranged on the fixed frame  631 . The deformable container  63  is filled with gas, and the deformable container  63  is connected to the breathing regulator on the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2 . 
     When the volume matching device  6  is the deformable container  63  in the above preferred solution, the deformation amount of the deformable part  632  is adjusted by the breathing regulator, so as to compensate for the volume change of the dielectric oil inside the capacitive voltage transformer due to temperature variation. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 3-4 , in order to further optimize the implementation effect of the present invention, in some other embodiments, all the technical features are identical except that the outer walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve  3  are sleeved with the flanges  11  that are fixedly connected to the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2  by the fasteners  12 . 
     With the above preferred solution, the whole capacitive voltage transformer is more stable. 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , in order to further optimize the implementation effect of the present invention, in some other embodiments, all the technical features are identical except that the capacitive voltage transformer further includes fastening assemblies arranged at two ends of the insulating sleeve  3 . Each fastening assembly includes: 
     the positioning plate  13  fixedly arranged on the outer walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve  3 , 
     the fastening plate  14  arranged between the insulating sleeve  3  and the upper cover plate  1  or the lower cover plate  2 . The fastening plate  14  includes: 
     the pressing part  141  extending into the insulating sleeve  3  and contacting the top or bottom of the squirrel cage electrode  5 ; and 
     the connection part  142  fixedly connected to the positioning plate  13  by the fasteners  12 , wherein the portion of the connection part  142  contacting the outer wall of the insulating sleeve  3  has the length of b in the longitudinal direction, which is larger than the length a of the portion of the pressing part  141  contacting the inner wall of the insulating sleeve  3  in the longitudinal direction. 
     With the above preferred solution, the fastening plate  14  cooperates with the positioning plate  13  to better compress the squirrel cage electrode  5  and the capacitor core  4 . Moreover, the length of the portion of the connection part  142  contacting the outer wall of the insulating sleeve  3  in the longitudinal direction is larger than the length of the portion of the pressing part  141  contacting the inner wall of the insulating sleeve  3  in the longitudinal direction, which can better prevent the leakage of the dielectric oil. 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , the connection part  142  of the fastening plate  14  is further elastically connected to the positioning plate  13  through the elastic member  15 . 
     By adopting the above preferred solution, the fastening plate  14  and the positioning plate  13  are matched and installed in a stretched state, and accordingly, the elastic member  15  is in a stretched state. As a result, the pressing part  141  persistently applies a compressing force to the squirrel cage electrode  5 , so that the squirrel cage electrode  5  and the capacitor core  4  are tightly compressed to improve the stability of the capacitive voltage transformer. 
     Further, the end portions of two ends of the insulating sleeve  3  contact the fastening plate  14  through the elastic gaskets  16 . 
     With the above preferred solution, the stability of the capacitive voltage transformer is improved. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8-9 , multiple circles of seal grooves  17  are further provided on the inner walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve  3 , and the seal gaskets  18  are provided in the seal grooves  17 . 
     With the above preferred solution, the sealing performance is improved, and the leakage of the dielectric oil is prevented. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8-9 , the guiding grooves  19  are further provided on the inner walls of two ends of the insulating sleeve  3 . Each guiding groove  19  is arranged between two adjacent circles of seal grooves  17 , and the guiding groove  19  is connected to the external transparent tube  20  through a guiding tube. 
     With the above preferred solution, if the dielectric oil leaks, the external transparent tube  20  will timely display the leakage, so that technicians can perform timely maintenance. 
     The above multiple implementations can be realized crosswise or in parallel. 
     For the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skills in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, which all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.