Transformable products (or transformers), those with two or more functional states, are increasingly utilized by our society. As the mobility and complexity of life increases, so must the adaptability of the products which we use. We need new design techniques to develop more adaptable devices, such as transformers. The purpose of this study is to propose a response to the question “When is it preferable to implement a design approach focused on developing transformable products over an approach focused on developing primary function, non transforming products?” Our response to this question comes in the form of a method. The method helps a designer or design team consider the benefits of developing a transformer at an early stage in the design process. Research includes a deductive and an inductive study which are used to identify transformation indicators or context properties and usage factors that identify when it is preferable to build a transformable device. Static function-state indicators are also presented. These are contrary to transformation indicators in that they identify contexts suitable for developing non-transforming devices. Our technique seeks to improve the outcome of a design project by encouraging the consideration of transformable solutions and aiding in the selection of an appropriate design process. This method for testing the presence of these indicators in exemplary design contexts is presented. One such application is the design of an autonomous bridge-health monitoring system. / text

In order to sustain transmission grid availability and reliability it is imperative that the condition of vital and costly high voltage equipment is ascertained on a continuous or regular basis. It is necessary to establish the effective diagnostic tools or surveillance devices that can be used to assess equipment condition. Emphasis has been placed on refining well-established and more novel but developing condition assessment techniques. It is important to note that condition assessment of equipment also allows the opportunity to predict failure. Based on a complete and systematic assessment, the failure of defective equipment may be evident or predicted in time, thus preventing a forced outage and loss of valuable 'system minutes'. It has also become necessary to extend the life of existing equipment since most of them are reaching the end of their useful life. Replacement strategies have proven to be ineffective due to financial and resource constraints experienced by utilities. Life extension is the work required to keep equipment operating economically beyond its anticipated life, with optimum availability, efficiency and safety. One of its principal components is condition assessment, with the possibility of predicting remnant life. As a result, refurbishment projects are then raised. Refurbishment by replacement, uprating, modifications or change of design of certain key components to extend the life usually requires a substantial amount of capital to be invested. These projects must be economically justified. This thesis focuses on establishing condition assessment techniques for major power equipment such as power transformers. Assessment techniques for instrument transformers and circuit breakers are included, since these are commonly replaced or modified under refurbishment projects. An experimental investigation was carried out to determine the effectiveness of integrating data of two diagnostic techniques i.e. dissolved gas analysis (on-line) and acoustic detection of partial discharges. It was found that there is a correlation between data obtained from an acoustic detection system and an on-line single gas (Hydrogen) analyser. By integrating the data of both on-line monitoring systems, the diagnostic process is further enhanced. In addition, the location of a fixed discharge source was verified by using an acoustic detection system. Further, the sensitivity of the acoustic technique to partial discharge inception voltage, relative to the established electrical detection technique was determined for the experimental arrangement used. The results obtained indicated that this is an effective technique for the evaluation of activity within a transformer structure. / Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2004.

Focus of this work is closed-loop speed control of an induction machine based on direct field-oriented control (DFOC) algorithm, using estimates of speed and flux observers which utilize only stator current and voltage. Theoretical bases of the algorithms are explained in detail and their performances are investigated with simulations and experiments. Field Orientated Control is based on projections which transform a threephase time and speed dependent system into a two co-ordinate time invariant system. These projections lead to a structure similar to that of a DC machine control. Transformations are done in synchronous frame alligned to d-axis of rotor flux. So rotor flux position must be known accurately to make these transformations. Degined flux observer, in which voltage model is assisted by current model via a closed-loop to compensate voltage model&rsquo / s disadvantages, estimates the position of the rotor flux. Obtaining adequate torque control via FOC, speed loop is closed using conventional PI regulators. Speed feedback is necessary to complete control loop. Model Reference Adaptive System is studied as a speed estimator. Reactive power scheme is applied to MRAS algorithm to estimate rotor speed. In this study, the direct (rotor) flux oriented control system with flux and speed estimators is described and tested in real-time with the starter kit named TMS320F2812 eZdsp DSK and the Embedded Target for the TI C2000 DSP tool of Matlab

[pt] O dimensionamento de equipamentos sobressalentes se mostra como importante ferramenta de análise de investimento para o projeto e planejamento da operação e manutenção de qualquer sistema de grande porte. Não sendo diferente no que contempla o sistema de distribuição elétrica no cenário brasileiro. Os sistemas de distribuição, regulados pela Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica, precisam fornecer energia de forma segura, estável e com índices de defeito extremamente baixos, tornando-se cabíveis punições monetárias no caso de descumprimento das normas estabelecidas. Um dos pontos de maior sensibilidade em um sistema de distribuição são as subestações existentes no mesmo, onde os defeitos impactam um número elevado de consumidores, além de possuir equipamentos de grande custo de aquisição. A redundância em sistemas desse porte poderia reduzir consideravelmente as falhas, mas demandaria um investimento inicial muito elevado. Sendo assim, a existência de estoque estratégico torna-se relevante, visando diminuir a duração das falhas com o menor investimento possível. Os transformadores apresentam grande relevância em uma subestação, sendo possível a análise de estoque de unidades fixas, que atenderiam apenas uma localidade ou região, e o estoque de unidades móveis, que poderiam atender, ainda que em caráter provisório, diferentes regiões atingidas. Esta dissertação apresenta uma metodologia probabilística para a definição da estratégia de dimensionamento dos estoques de equipamentos reservas ao longo do tempo, dando enfoque às unidades móveis, sendo possível avaliar a confiabilidade do sistema, comparar os investimentos e custos operacionais de diferentes cenários. Permite também que sejam consideradas questões importantes, como o envelhecimento dos equipamentos, o aumento da carga com características diferentes para cada unidade a possibilidade de transferência de carga de uma unidade avariada para outra em funcionamento. Essas premissas proporcionam dados mais precisos para análise de investimentos, por considerar as condições individuais dos equipamentos. A ferramenta básica de análise será a simulação Monte Carlo cronológica, de modo a capturar precisamente todas as características do problema em questão. A metodologia acima proposta é aplicada a um grupo de transformadores da classe 138-13,8 kV, 25 MVA, visando demonstrar a capacidade da metodologia de encontrar as soluções condizentes do ponto de vista técnico e econômico. / [en] The sizing of equipment spares is an important investment analysis for the design and planning of the operation and maintenance of any large system. These concepts can also be applied to electric distribution systems of the interconnected Brazilian network. Distribution systems, regulated by the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency, need to supply energy in a secure, stable, and extremely low fault rate, making monetary penalties possible in case of non-compliance with established standards. One of the most sensitive points in a distribution system is its current substations, where failures impact a large number of consumers, besides having relatively high-cost equipment. Redundancy in systems of this type could considerably reduce failures, but would require a very high initial investment. Thus, the need of a strategic inventory becomes relevant, aiming to reduce the duration of the failures with the least possible investment. Transformers are of great importance in an electric power station, whose spare requirements are usually assessed, but would only serve a locality or region, while the stock of mobile units, although on a temporary basis, would serve to different affected regions. This dissertation presents a probabilistic methodology for assessing of spare transformer requirements and the associated inventory acquisition strategy over time, focusing on mobile units. It includes the evaluation of reliability indices and comparison of investment and operational costs for different scenarios. It also allows important issues to be considered, such as equipment aging, load increasing with different characteristics for each unit, and the possibility of load transfers from one faulty unit to another in operation. These assumptions provide more accurate input data for investment analysis, considering the individual conditions of equipment. The basic tool to be used is the chronological Monte Carlo simulation that accurately captures all characteristics of the problem being solved. The proposed methodology is applied to a group of transformers of the class 138-13.8 kV, 25 MVA, aiming to demonstrate the ability of the proposed method to find the appropriate solutions from a technical and economic points of view.

Este trabalho apresenta o projeto de um amplificador de potência (PA) de rádio-frequência (RF) linear em tecnologia complementar metal-oxido silício (CMOS). Nele são analisados os desafios encontrados no projeto de PAs CMOS assim como soluções encontradas no estado-da-arte. Um destes desafios apresentados pela tecnologia é a baixa tensão de alimentação e passivos com alta perda, o que limita a potência de saída e a eficiência possível de ser atingida com métodos tradicionais de projeto de PA e suas redes de transformação de impedância. Este problema é solucionado através do uso de redes de combinação de impedância integradas, como a usada neste trabalho chamada transformador combinador em série (SCT). Os problemas com o uso de tecnologia CMOS se tornam ainda mais críticos para padrões de comunicação que requerem alta linearidade como os usados para redes sem-fio locais (WLAN) ou padrões de telefonia móvel 3G e 4G. Tais protocolos requerem que o PA opere em uma potência menor do que seu ponto de operação ótimo, degradando sua eficiência. Técnicas de linearização como pré-distorção digital são usadas para aumentar a potência média transmitida. Uma ténica analógica de compensação de distorção AM-PM através da linearização da capacitância de porta dos transistores é usada neste trabalho. O processo de projeto é detalhado e evidencia as relações de compromisso em cada passo, particularmente o impacto da terminação de harmônicos e a qualidade dos passivos na rede de transformação de carga. O projeto do SCT é otimizado para sintonia da impedância de modo comum que é usada para terminar o segundo harmonico de tensão do amplificador. O amplificador projetado tem um único estágio devido a área do chip ser limitada a 1:57 x 1:57 mm2, fato que impacta seu desempenho. O PA foi analisado através de simulação numérica sob várias métricas. Ele atinge uma potência máxima de saída de 24:4 dBm com uma eficiência de dreno de 24:53% e Eficiência em adição de potência (PAE) de 22%. O PA possui uma curva de ganho plana em toda faixa ISM de 2.4 GHz, com magnitude de 15:8 0:1dB. O PA tem um ponto de compressão de OP1dB = 20:03 dBm e o sinal tem um defasamento não-linear de = 1:2o até esta potência de saída. Um teste de intermodulação de dois tons com potência 3dB abaixo do OP1dB tem como resultado uma relação entre intermodulação de terceira ordem e fundamental de IMD3 = 24:22 dB, e de quinta ordem inferior e superior e fundamental de IMD5Inferior = 48:16 dB e IMD5Superior = 49:8 dB. Por fim, mostra-se que o PA satisfaz os requerimentos para operar no padrão IEEE 802.11g. Ele atinge uma potência média de saída de 15:4 dBm apresentando uma magnitude do vetor erro (EVM) de 5:43%, ou 25:3 dB e satisfazendo a máscara de saída para todos os canais. / This work presents the design of a fully integrated Radio-frequency (RF) linear Power Amplifier( PA) in complementary metal-oxide silicon (CMOS) technology. In this work we analyse the challenges in CMOS PA design as well as the state-of-the-art solutions. One such challenge presented by this technology is the low supply voltage and high-loss passives, which pose severe limits on the output power and efficiency achieved with traditional PA design methods and load impedance transformation networks. This issue is addressed by the use of on-chip, highly efficient power combining networks such as the one in this work: A series combining transformer (SCT). The problem of using CMOS becomes even more critical for recent communications standards that require high transmitter linearity such as the ones used for wireless local area network (WLAN) or 3G and 4G mobile communications. This requirement is such that the PA operate at a high power back-off from its optimum operating point, degrading efficiency. To address this problem linearization techniques such as digital pre-distortion can be used in order to decrease the necessary power back-off. In this work an analog technique of AM-PM distortion compensation is used to linearize the capacitance at the input of the amplifier’s transistors and reduce this type of distortion that severely impacts the error vector magnitude (EVM) of the signal. The design process is detailed and aims to make evident the trade-offs of PA design and particularly the impact of harmonic termination and the quality of passives on the load transformation network, the series combining transformer design is optimized for common-mode impedance tuning used for 2nd harmonic termination. The circuit has only a single amplifying stage due to its area being limited to 1:57 x 1:57 mm2 and the design is very constrained by this fact. The PA simulated performance is analyzed under various metrics. It achieves a simulated maximum output power of 24:4 dBm with a drain efficiency of 24:53% and power added efficiency (PAE) of 22%. The PA has a very flat power gain of 15:8 0:1 dB throughout the 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band and is unconditionally stable with 4:9. The PA has a compression point of OP1dB = 20:03 dBm and the signal has a non-linear phase shift of = 1:2o up to this output power. A two-tone intermodulation test with 3dB back-off from OP1dB has a ratio of third-order intermodulation to fundamental of IMD3 = 24:22 dB, and lower and upper fifth order intermodulation to fundamental of IMD5Lower = 48:16 dB and IMD5Upper = 49:8 dB. Finally the PA is shown to satisfy the requirements for operation within the institute of electrical and electronic engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard. It achieves an average output power of 15:4 dBm while having an EVM of 5:43% or 25:3 dB while satisfying the output spectrum mask for all channels.

abstract: This thesis provides a cost to benefit assessment of the proposed next generation distribution system, the Future Renewable Electric Energy Distribution Management (FREEDM) system. In this thesis, a probabilistic study is conducted to determine the payback period for an investment made in the FREEDM distribution system. The stochastic study will help in performing a detailed analysis in estimating the probability density function and statistics associated with the payback period. This thesis also identifies several parameters associated with the FREEDM system, which are used in the cost benefit study to evaluate the investment and several direct and indirect benefits. Different topologies are selected to represent the FREEDM test bed. Considering the cost of high speed fault isolation devices, the topology design is selected based on the minimum number of fault isolation devices constrained by enhanced reliability. A case study is also performed to assess the economic impact of energy storage devices in the solid state transformers so that the fault isolation devices may be replaced by conventional circuit breakers. A reliability study is conducted on the FREEDM distribution system to examine the customer centric reliability index, System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI). It is observed that the SAIFI was close to 0.125 for the FREEDM distribution system. In addition, a comparison study is performed based on the SAIFI for a representative U.S. distribution system and the FREEDM distribution system. The payback period is also determined by adopting a theoretical approach and the results are compared with the Monte Carlo simulation outcomes to understand the variation in the payback period. It is observed that the payback period is close to 60 years but if an annual rebate is considered, the payback period reduces to 20 years. This shows that the FREEDM system has a significant potential which cannot be overlooked. Several direct and indirect benefits arising from the FREEDM system have also been discussed in this thesis. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Electrical Engineering 2016

Com o crescimento constante da infraestrutura do sistema de distribuição de baixa tensão, tem-se a necessidade de um monitoramento mais preciso das grandezas elétricas no ponto de conexão com os clientes. O impacto da implantação de sistemas smart grids são positivos, visto que para o lado do consumidor o acompanhamento do consumo de forma online permite realizar um melhor planejamento, e para o lado da concessionária, o levantamento de perfil dos clientes e planejamento de demanda, visto que os medidores podem fornecer os dados em tempo real de horários de maior consumo e acompanhamento dos níveis, de forma a adequar conforme os níveis de qualidade de energia definidos pelo módulo 8 PRODIST. Além do acompanhamento, das variáveis e limites, este projeto poderá atuar de forma a auxiliar as companhias elétricas a comparar os pontos de cargas estimadas com o fornecimento para detectar possíveis fraudes no ponto de distribuição. Outro aspecto importante é tornar possível a integração com uma rede de clientes que além de consumidores podem tornar-se pequenas unidades geradoras, alimentando o sistema maior. / With the constant growth of the infrastructure of the low voltage distribution system, there is a need for a more refined monitoring of the electrical quantities in the distribution network. The impact of the implementation of smart grids systems are positive, since for the consumer side the monitoring of consumption in an online way allows to carry out consumption planning, and for the side of the concessionaire, customer profile survey and demand planning, Since the meters can provide the real time data of schedules of greater consumption and monitoring of the levels, in order to adapt according to the levels of quality of energy defined by the module 8 PRODIST. In addition to the monitoring of variables and limits, this project may act in a way that helps utilities compare the estimated load points with the supply to detect possible fraud at the distribution point. Another important aspect is to make it possible to integrate with a network of customers that in addition to consumers can become small generating units, feeding the larger system.

Submitted by Gustavo Nascimento (gustavo.diniz@ufcg.edu.br) on 2018-02-06T14:28:39Z No. of bitstreams: 1 EDUARDO JORGE CALHEIROS JUNIOR - DISSERTACAO PPGEE 2014.pdf: 3431884 bytes, checksum: 5d6e954510b9e7405666b81ef4f13f30 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-02-06T14:28:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 EDUARDO JORGE CALHEIROS JUNIOR - DISSERTACAO PPGEE 2014.pdf: 3431884 bytes, checksum: 5d6e954510b9e7405666b81ef4f13f30 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-06 / As análises de adequabilidade de equipamentos são indispensáveis para permitir que as empresas do setor elétrico conheçam as condições em que os mesmos operam, garantindo assim o desempenho dos ativos da empresa e sua disponibilidade no Sistema Interligado Nacional. Dentre os equipamentos analisados, destacam-se os transformadores de potência pelo seu alto custo e a sua importância para o sistema elétrico. Grande parte das falhas em transformadores de potência é de origem dielétrica, relacionadas com a danificação da isolação dos condutores devido às deformações mecânicas ocasionadas pelas altas correntes de curto-circuito passantes nos enrolamentos, reduzindo a vida útil do equipamento. A partir destas considerações, propôs-se avaliar os esforços eletromecânicos internos a alguns transformadores de potência presentes no sistema CHESF, por intermédio de simulações computacionais, quando da ocorrência de curto-circuito trifásico. A metodologia para as simulações consistiu em selecionar os transformadores a serem analisados e coletar as informações técnicas necessárias fornecidas pelos fabricantes. Posteriormente foram determinadas as condições sistêmicas às quais os transformadores estariam submetidos e obtidos os níveis de curto-circuito resultantes, para então efetuar as simulações propriamente ditas. Os resultados das simulações computacionais mostraram os esforços eletromecânicos estimados em quatro transformadores de potência em operação no sistema elétrico da CHESF, resultantes do efeito dinâmico da corrente de curto-circuito trifásico que percorrem os enrolamentos do transformador, considerando diferentes configurações sistêmicas. As conclusões das análises dos resultados indicaram possíveis casos de superações de limites admissíveis e revelou a importância dos aspectos construtivos dos transformadores na sua capacidade de suportar os esforços mecânicos causados por curtos-circuitos. / Analysis of suitability of equipment are indispensable for the electric sector companies meet the conditions in which they operate, thus ensuring the performance of the company's assets and its availability in the National Interconnected System (Sistema Interligado Nacional). The power transformers are included among the analyzed equipment due to its high cost and importance for the electrical system. Most faults in power transformers is of dielectric origin, related to insulation damage due to mechanical deformations, caused by the high short-circuit currents in the windings, reducing the life of the equipment. Then, it was proposed to evaluate the internal electromechanical efforts to some power transformers present in the CHESF system, through computer simulations, in the event of a three-phase short circuit. The methodology for the simulations consisted to select the transformers to parse and collect the necessary technical information provided by the manufacturers. Later, certain systemic conditions in which the transformers would be subjected were defined, it was obtained the resulting short circuit levels and then was performed the simulations themselves. The results of the computer simulations showed the electromechanical efforts estimated at four power transformers in operation in the CHESF electrical system, resulting from the dynamic effect of three-phase short-circuit current that run through the windings of the transformer, considering different systemic configurations. The conclusions of the analysis results indicated possible cases of overruns of permissible limits and reveal the importance of the transformers constructive aspects in their ability to withstand the mechanical stress caused by short circuits.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:22:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-12-03Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:49:31Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 guimaraes_rfa_me_ilha.pdf: 2262303 bytes, checksum: 5b02ef57986a43b0710df7b64c4e2056 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / A proposta deste trabalho é analisar o comportamento de transformadores de distribuição trifásicos após a recuperação estudando suas perdas elétricas fixas e variáveis tomando-se o transformador como uma unidade consumidora para demonstrar a viabilidade econômica da reforma, principalmente àquelas que não alteram o núcleo. Foram utilizados os ensaios de rotina de uma empresa recuperadora para uma importante concessionária de distribuição de energia. Este trabalho também faz uma recomendação sobre o descarte deste material segundo conceitos ambientais para uma melhor utilização dos recursos naturais. É importante mencionar o fato que muitos dos transformadores analisados operam a mais de 20 anos. A recuperação permite as concessionárias fornecer energia elétrica para consumidores residenciais e rurais de baixa renda mediante um pequeno investimento na construção de novas linhas de distribuição / The purpose of this paper is to analyze the behavior of three-phase distribution transformers when submitted to recovery, taking into consideration fixed and variable electric losses considering the transformer as a consumer unit to demonstrate the economical feasibility, especially those that do not modify the core. It has been used routine tests data obtained from a company that recover for an important power deliver. This paper also deals with the disposal of the material considering environmental concerns, for a better use of natural resources. It is important to mention the fact that many transformers have already operated for more than 20 years. The recover allows the deliver to provide energy to residential or rural low-income consumer through a low investment with the construction of new electric power grid

Submitted by DANILO DE MELO BRUNINI null (dbrunini@gmail.com) on 2017-07-14T02:28:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Final_DaniloBrunini.pdf: 4098580 bytes, checksum: f552cf864fb92ba3889ebf437d9c11d7 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Monique Sasaki (sayumi_sasaki@hotmail.com) on 2017-07-14T19:08:26Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 brunini_dm_me_bauru.pdf: 4098580 bytes, checksum: f552cf864fb92ba3889ebf437d9c11d7 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-14T19:08:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 brunini_dm_me_bauru.pdf: 4098580 bytes, checksum: f552cf864fb92ba3889ebf437d9c11d7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-05-31 / Os transformadores são equipamentos importantes do sistema elétrico de potência, possuem alto custo e suas falhas tem influência direta na qualidade da energia entregue aos consumidores. Uma das principais causas de falhas em transformadores imersos em líquido isolante, as descargas parciais, advém da degradação física e química do sistema de isolação devido à diversos fatores tais como sobrecarga, cargas não-lineares, chaveamento e superaquecimento. Essas descargas parciais aceleram a degradação do dielétrico do transformador e podem levar à destruição do equipamento, ocasionando elevado prejuízo financeiro. Dessa forma, são necessárias ações de prevenção de falhas causadas por descargas parciais em transformadores, através de métodos de monitoramento e localização. Este trabalho teve por objetivo apresentar um método de localização de descargas parciais em transformadores de potência imersos em óleo mineral isolante utilizando o método de emissão acústica e sistemas inteligentes do tipo redes neurais artificiais e algoritmos genéticos. Foram aplicadas métricas de processamento de sinais aos sinais acústicos gerados a partir de descargas parciais e obtidos através de sensores piezelétricos de baixo custo instalados no lado externo do tanque do transformador. Estas métricas foram utilizadas para treinamento das redes neurais a fim de obter a distância euclidiana entre os sensores e as descargas parciais. Essas distâncias euclidianas foram utilizadas em um sistema não-linear de localização o qual foi solucionado através de um algoritmo genético a fim de obter as coordenadas tridimensionais da descarga parcial. A análise dos resultados obtidos nas etapas de treinamento das redes neurais e execução do algoritmo genético foi realizada através de critérios estatísticos como erro absoluto médio, erro relativo percentual, desvio padrão e coeficiente de correlação. Esta técnica de localização mostrou resultados promissores uma vez que as coordenadas tridimensionais de duas descargas parciais, escolhidas para validação, apresentaram erros absolutos médios inferiores a 3 cm. / Transformers are important devices of the electric power system, which have high cost and their failures have a direct influence on the power quality delivered to the consumers. One of the main causes of failures in oil-immersed transformers, the partial discharges, comes from the physical and chemical degradation of the insulation system due to several factors such as overload, non-linear loads, switching and overheating. These partial discharges accelerate the degradation of the transformer dielectric and they can lead to the destruction of the equipment, causing high financial losses. Thus, actions are necessary to prevent faults caused by partial discharges in transformers, through monitoring and locating methods. The aim of this work was to present a method for locating partial discharges in oil-immersed power transformers using the acoustic emission method and intelligent systems such as artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms. Signal processing metrics were applied to the acoustic signals generated from partial discharges and obtained by low-cost piezoelectric sensors installed on the external side of the transformer tank. These metrics were used to train the neural networks in order to obtain the euclidean distance between the sensors and the partial discharges. These euclidean distances were used in a nonlinear location system, which was solved through a genetic algorithm in order to obtain the three-dimensional coordinates of the partial discharge. The analysis of the results obtained from the stages of neural networks training and genetic algorithm execution was performed through statistical criteria such as mean absolute error, percentage relative error, standard deviation and correlation coefficient. This localization technique showed promising results since the three-dimensional coordinates of two partial discharges, chosen for validation, presented mean absolute errors of less than 3 cm.