Ageing assessment of power transformation insulation oil by using an improved hunger game search algorithm
摘要
Transformer insulation oil deterioration critically impacts transformer reliability and lifespan, often leading to operational disruptions and financial losses. Accurate forecasting of oil ageing is therefore essential for proactive maintenance. This study presents a novel approach that combines a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) with a Variance-Controlled Hunger Game Search (VC-HGS) algorithm to optimise the DCNN’s dense layers, reducing prediction errors. Experimental results show that the VC-HGS-DCNN model outperforms traditional methods, achieving 7% higher accuracy with lower MAE and RMSE. These improvements enable more precise maintenance scheduling, minimise unnecessary oil replacements, prevent unplanned transformer failures, and ultimately extend transformer service life while reducing operational costs.