DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK

Let,
b Clearance b/w h.v.winding and tank along width
l - Clearance b/w h.v.winding and tank along length
h Clearance b/w the transformer frame and tank at the
bottom and top
De External diameter of the h.v.Winding
Width of the tank, WT=2D+ De +2 b (For 3 Transformer)
= D+ De +2 b (For 1 Transformer)
Length of the tank, LT= De +2l
Height of the tank, HT=H+h
Clearance on the sides depends on the voltage & power ratings.
Clearance at the top depends on the oil height above the assembled
transformer & space for mounting the terminals and tap changer.
Clearance at the bottom depends on the space required for mounting the
frame.
Typical values of clearance.
Voltage

kVA Rating

Clearance in mm
b

Up to 11kV

<1000kVA

40

50

450

Upto 11 kV

10005000kVA

70

90

420

11kV
33kV

<1000kVA

75

100

550

11kV
33kV

10005000kVA

85

125

550

1. Design a suitable cooling tank with cooling tubes for a 500 kVA, 6600/440V, 50Hz, 3
phase transformer with the following data. Dimensions of the transformer are 100 cm
height, 96 cm length and 47 cm breadth. Total losses = 7 kw. Allowable temperature rise

for the tank walls is 350C. Tubes of 5 cm diameter are to be used. Determine the number
of tubes required and their possible arrangement.
2. A 3 phase 15 MVA, 33/6.6 kV, 50 Hz, star/delta core type oil immersed natural cooled
transformer gave the following results during the design calculations. Length of core + 2
times height of yoke = 250 cm, centre to centre distance of cores = 80 cm, outside
diameter of the HV winding = 78.5 cm, iron losses = 26 kw, copper loss in LV and HV
windings = 41.5 kW & 57.5 kW respectively.
Calculate the main dimensions of the tank, temperature rise of the transformer without
cooling tubes, and number of tubes for a temperature rise not to exceed 500C.