Transformer Monitoring
8 Transformer Failure Modes You Can't Afford to Miss
Most transformer failures do not happen suddenly. They develop through one or more of eight distinct failure modes — each with its own physical mechanism, detection window, and monitoring method. Understanding the difference between radial winding deformation and partial discharge escalation is not academic. It determines whether you detect a problem 3 to 6 months before failure or find out when the asset goes offline. This post walks through each failure mode, what causes it, and what the monitoring data looks like before the fault event.
