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This volume provides a thorough introduction to transformer condition monitoring for the assessment of power transformers. The fundamental theories are discussed, in addition to the most up-to-date research in this rapidly changing field.

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In recent years, rapid changes and improvements have been witnessed in the field of transformer condition monitoring and assessment, especially with the advances in computational intelligence techniques. Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers Using Computational Intelligence applies a broad range of computational intelligence techniques to deal with practical transformer operation problems. The approaches introduced are presented in a concise and flowing manner, tackling complex transformer modelling problems and uncertainties occurring in transformer fault diagnosis.
Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers Using Computational Intelligence covers both the fundamental theories and the most up-to-date research in this rapidly changing field. Many examples have been included that use real-world measurements and realistic operating scenarios of power transformers to fully illustrate the use of computational intelligence techniques for a variety of transformer modelling and fault diagnosis problems.
Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers Using Computational Intelligence is a useful book for professional engineers and postgraduate students. It also provides a firm foundation for advanced undergraduate students in power engineering.

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1. Introduction.- 2. Evolutionary Computation.- 3. Methodologies Dealing With Uncertainty.- 4. Thermoelectric Analogy Thermal Models for Power Transformers.- 5. Thermal Model Parameter Identification and Verification Using Genetic Algorithm.- 6. Transformer Condition Assessment Using Dissolved Gas Analysis.- 7. Fault Classification for Dissolved Gas Analysis Using Genetic Programming.- 8. Dealing with Uncertainty for Dissolved Gas Analysis.- 9. Winding Frequency Response Analysis for Power Transformers.- 10. Winding Parameter Identification Using an Improved Particle Swarm Optimiser.- 11. Evidence-Based Winding Condition Assessment.

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Dr. W.H. Tang received his BEng and MSc(Eng) degrees in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, in 1996 and 2000, respectively. He obtained a PhD from The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, in 2004. From 2004 to 2006 he worked as a postdoctoral research associate and a university teacher in The University of Liverpool. Since 2006, he has held a lectureship in power engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics in The University of Liverpool. He has published 21 refereed journal papers and presented 24 international conference papers since 2000. His research interests include transformer modelling, substation condition monitoring, computational intelligence and multiple criteria decision analysis. He has also worked on multi-agent systems, renewable energy and power systems. His research has been funded by the Engineering Physical Science Research Council, UK, and industrial companies.

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