TRANSFORMER STRUCTURE FOR SMART LOAD BALANCING

摘要

Disclosed is a system for balancing load in an electricity distribution network. The system is comprised of a transformer having a plurality of integrated sensors (35) and a control system (30) in electrical communication with the plurality of sensors (35). The control system (30) is configured to estimate or determine the state of health of the transformer in response to signals generated by the plurality of sensors (35). The control system (30) is further configured to compare the state of transformer health to a load request received from one or more loads to determine if the transformer can support the load request. Based on this comparison, the control system (30) acknowledges or agrees to provide electrical power to meet the load request or it requests agreement from the one or more loads to modify the load request.