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Analysis of Overloading Impact on Harmonic Content and Loss of Life in Distribution Transformers Kartika Tresya M; Alex Fernandes; Welly Okke; Nurmiati Pasra⁠; Samsurizal; Tony Koerniawan
ZETROEM Vol 8 No 2 (2026): ZETROEM
Publisher : Prodi Teknik Elektro Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/ztr.v8i2.8136

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In the wake of Indonesia’s accelerating power infrastructure growth, maintaining distribution system integrity is essential to meet the increasing electricity demand from both residential and industrial sectors. This study investigates the operational performance of the PGCE distribution transformer at the Lemah Abang Customer Service Unit (ULP), which experienced severe overloading with a peak loading of 113.82%, exceeding the maximum allowable loading limit of 80% specified in SE No. 0017.E/DIR/2014. The overload condition resulted in excessive thermal stress and a 17% voltage drop, exceeding the permissible service voltage variation specified in SPLN 1:1995. To address these problems, a load-splitting strategy was implemented through the installation of an SNTR insertion transformer. A comparative quantitative (before–after) analysis was conducted using field measurement data to evaluate transformer loading, voltage drop, and transformer loss of life before and after the technical intervention. The results show that the loading of the PGCE distribution transformer was reduced to approximately 76–77%, restoring its operation to within the recommended loading limit. In addition, the voltage drop decreased from 17% to 4.5%, satisfying the service voltage requirement of +5% to −10%. The reduction in transformer loading also lowered thermal stress on the winding insulation, thereby reducing the transformer loss of life and improving asset reliability. These findings demonstrate that load splitting combined with the installation of an insertion transformer is an effective engineering solution for mitigating transformer overloading, improving voltage quality, and extending transformer service life. 
Analisis Daya Ekspor Impor kWh Meter PLTS on Grid sebagai Upaya Menjaga Stabilitas Pasokan Listrik Laboratorium Institut Teknologi PLN Nurmiati Pasra; Kartika Tresya Mauriraya; Heri Suyanto; Andi Makkulau
Jurnal Locus Penelitian dan Pengabdian Vol. 5 No. 7 (2026): JURNAL LOCUS: Penelitian dan Pengabdian
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/locus.v5i7.6106

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Peningkatan kebutuhan energi listrik dan isu keberlanjutan lingkungan mendorong pemanfaatan Energi Baru Terbarukan (EBT), salah satunya melalui Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) sistem on-grid. Sistem ini memungkinkan integrasi antara pembangkit energi surya dengan jaringan PLN melalui penggunaan kWh meter export-import (EXIM) untuk mengatur aliran energi dua arah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja daya ekspor-impor pada sistem PLTS on-grid serta mengevaluasi kontribusinya terhadap stabilitas pasokan listrik dan efisiensi biaya energi pada Laboratorium EBT Institut Teknologi PLN. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif melalui pengumpulan dan analisis data operasional produksi energi PLTS, konsumsi beban listrik, energi ekspor-impor, serta perhitungan efisiensi penggunaan energi berdasarkan data monitoring periode Desember 2022 hingga Juni 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem PLTS berkapasitas 15 kWp mampu menghasilkan energi sebesar 6.167,558 kWh selama periode pengamatan. Analisis menunjukkan bahwa mekanisme kWh EXIM mampu mendukung pemenuhan kebutuhan energi laboratorium dengan tingkat efisiensi rata-rata sebesar 53% serta memberikan penghematan biaya listrik sekitar 13%. Penerapan sistem PLTS on-grid terbukti mampu meningkatkan efisiensi pemanfaatan energi dan mengurangi ketergantungan terhadap suplai listrik konvensional. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa optimalisasi sistem ekspor-impor energi melalui kWh EXIM dapat menjadi strategi efektif dalam mendukung pengelolaan energi berkelanjutan di lingkungan institusi pendidikan.