Analysis and control of the transformer structure noise in Zhigao residential area

In order to solve the nuisance problem due to transformer noise in Zhigao residential area, the dry-type transformers' distribution in an underground chamber of Zhigao residential area is investigated and the propagation mechanism of transformer noise is analyzed. As a result, it is concluded that the structural noise caused by transformer vibration is the main reason affecting the residents. By installing vibration isolation device, the effect of transformer noise on the residents is effectively reduced. Through the measurements of vibration accelerations in the residential room before and after the transformer vibration being isolated, the vibration level at the same measurement point is reduced by more than 10dB and the decrease in acceleration value is more than 60%. The nuisance problem caused by transformer structure noise has been solved basically.