EVALUATING OPERATIONAL CONDITION RELIABILITY THROUGH LOAD CONDITION FORECASTING

This research investigates the operational reliability of transformers in the Qibray 35/6 substation by forecasting load conditions using Feed Forward Neural Networks (FNN). The study focuses on analyzing transformer load behavior over time and predicts when the load will exceed critical thresholds. Using primary data from 2021 to 2023, the study develops a forecasting algorithm based on FNN, which is used to predict when transformer loads exceed 85% of their nominal capacity. Results indicate that in the near future, the transformer load will enter a hazardous zone, reaching over 0.8 after 8 years and fully entering the critical range after 12 years. The study emphasizes the importance of load redistribution and the installation of new equipment to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of the electrical grid