Forced cooling method of transformer

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What is exactly the control system employed for forced cooling of transformer?
'If the load on transformer increases,then temperature rises & the mass flow rate of coolant has to be increased' is it true?
So is there any sensor/transducer for sensing (taking the feedback) of flow rate of coolant?
If yes is it expensive?
 
I guess, we can have a thermally operated flow control valves. i.e, thermostats to sense the temperature change and a transducer generating thermo-emf which could operate the flow control valve.
 
russ_watters said:
... but the fan is controlled by a speed controller.
Or by turning on more fans.

Diagram of OFAF cooling of a transformer: oil circulated by a pump through a closed loop past the tank and winding, with forced air blown by transformer cooling fans across the radiator. Labels: Transformer Cooling Fans, Forced air flow, Oil Pump, Tank, Winding, Core.


http://www.electrical4u.com/transformer-cooling-system-and-methods/
 
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