Advancements in Power Transformers
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Electrical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 January 2026 | Viewed by 178
Special Issue Editor
Interests: high voltage engineering; electrical insulation and materials; condition monitoring and diagnostics of power equipment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Power transformers play a critical role in ensuring reliable and efficient operation of electrical power systems. While traditionally perceived as mature technologies, they are now undergoing significant innovation in response to evolving grid architectures, the growing integration of renewable energy sources, increasing demands for digitalization, and the global push for sustainability. This Special Issue aims to highlight and disseminate cutting-edge research on the design, operation, diagnostics, monitoring, optimization, and future concepts of power transformers.
We invite original research articles, case studies, and high-quality review papers that explore recent developments in power transformer engineering. Both conventional (oil-immersed, dry-type) and advanced technologies (solid-state, hybrid, high-temperature, and digital transformers) are welcome.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Smart condition monitoring and predictive diagnostics;
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in asset health management;
- Electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical modeling;
- Partial discharge, DGA, FRA, and other advanced diagnostic tools;
- Life-cycle analysis and insulation aging mechanisms;
- Integration with renewable energy and microgrids;
- Solid-state transformers and power electronics-based solutions;
- Eco-friendly materials, sustainable insulation systems, and nanofluids;
- Performance evaluation under dynamic loading conditions;
- Optimization techniques for transformer design and performance.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, manufacturers, and grid operators. The collected contributions will help define the next generation of transformer technology that meets the expectations of digital grids and low-carbon energy infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Maciej Zdanowski
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- power transformers
- transformer insulation
- thermal management
- insulating materials
- insulation oil
- high voltage technology
- transformer diagnostics
- fault detection
- advanced monitoring systems
- transformer lifetime extension
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