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Towards Next Generation Power Grid Transformer for Renewables:Technology Review
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  • Amrita Agarwala,
  • Toki Tahsin,
  • Md. Ali,
  • Subrata Sarker,
  • Sarafat Abhi,
  • Sajal Das,
  • Prangon Das,
  • Md. Hasan,
  • Zinat Tasneem,
  • Md. Islam,
  • Md. Islam,
  • Md. Badal,
  • Md. Ahamed
Amrita Agarwala
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Toki Tahsin
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Ali
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Subrata Sarker
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

Corresponding Author:subrata@mte.ruet.ac.bd

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Sarafat Abhi
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Sajal Das
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Prangon Das
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Hasan
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Zinat Tasneem
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Islam
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Islam
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Badal
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Md. Ahamed
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Abstract

This paper develops a technical framework for the next-generation power grid transformer (NGPGT) for grid renewables. This framework is structured to overcome the environmen-tal challenges produced due to the explosive use of non-renewable base energy generation sources. The use of these sources cannot meet the required electricity for the world’s growing community due to their availability, cost, and lack of flexibility. However, modern energy systems focus on the use of renewable energy sources where the grid transformer’s interaction acts the essential role in their generation, transmission, and distribution. The lack of central-ization, local monitoring, interoperability, authenticity, and precise bi-directional flow may limit the application of current framework power grid transformers in grid renewables. In this paper, a new technical framework, called NGPGT, is developed by introducing some ex-tended features for addressing the challenges shown in the current-generation transformers. This is structured by enabling some advanced technical features with the existing frame-work which includes automatic condition monitoring, intelligent inverters, edge computing, automatic controlling, and intelligent management. This paper also illustrates the benefits and scopes of the NGPGT compared to the existing transformer by assembling essential re-quirements and obligatory components. Additionally, this paper highlights a few difficulties of implementing NGPGT in terms of operational, communication, energy management, and economic point of view which may enable further research scopes for the researchers.
07 Sep 2023Submitted to Engineering Reports
11 Sep 2023Submission Checks Completed
11 Sep 2023Assigned to Editor
11 Sep 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
18 Sep 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
12 Nov 20231st Revision Received
20 Nov 2023Submission Checks Completed
20 Nov 2023Assigned to Editor
20 Nov 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
20 Nov 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned