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http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/trans_efficiency.html
5/30/2012
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80C rise transformers have a first-cost premium, but a shorter payback than the less-efficient 150C rise transformers. Not only will a lower-temperature-rise transformer have fewer losses, but also it will have a longer life expectancy.
Manufacturer A 1,500 kVA* Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper) Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper)
Load Factor** Efficiency Temp. Rise (100% load) Core Loss Conductor Loss Total Loss Power Saving First Cost Cost Premium
65% 98.64% 150 C 4.3 kW 9.1 kW 13.4 kW $16,750 99.02% 80 C 5.5 kW 4.1 kW 9.6 kW 3.8 kW $22,650 $5,900
85% 98.47% 150 C 4.3 kW 15.5 kW 19.8 kW $16,750 99.02% 80 C 5.5 kW 7.1 kW 12.6 kW 7.2 kW $22,650 $5,900
Benefits of Using High-Efficiency Copper-Wound Dry-Type Transformers Electrical Energy Cost $0.05/kWh $0.07/kWh $0.09/kWh Annual Savings $1,660 $2,330 $3,000 Payback Period 3.5 y 2.5 y 2.0 y Annual Savings $3,150 $4,420 $5,680 Payback Period 1.9 y 1.3 y 1.0 y
Manufacturer B 75 kVA* Standard (Aluminum) Load Factor Efficiency Temp. Rise (100% load) Core Loss Cond. Loss Total Loss Power Saving First Cost Cost Premium 50% 97.24% 150 C 0.34 kW 0.73 kW 1.07 kW $890 98.61% 80 C 0.21 kW 0.32 kW 0.53 kW 0.54 kW $1,790 $900 High-Efficiency (Copper) Standard (Aluminum) 75% 96.61% 150 C 0.34 kW 1.64 kW 1.98 kW $890 98.38% 80 C 0.21 kW 0.72 kW 0.93 kW 1.05 kW $1,790 $900 High-Efficiency (Copper)
Benefits of Using High-Efficiency Copper-Wound Dry-Type Transformers Electrical Energy Cost $0.05/kWh Annual Savings $240 Payback Period 3.8 y Annual Savings $460 Payback Period 2.0 y
* Actual examples of 1,500 kVA, 15 kV 277/480 V, and 75 kVA, 480 V 120/208 transformers. ** A combination of duty cycle and percent of full loading.
http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/trans_efficiency.html
5/30/2012
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Manufacturer A 1,500 kVA* Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper) Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper)
$0.07/kWh $0.09/kWh
$330 $420
2.7 y 2.1 y
$640 $830
1.4 y 1.1 y
* Actual examples of 1,500 kVA, 15 kV 277/480 V, and 75 kVA, 480 V 120/208 transformers. ** A combination of duty cycle and percent of full loading.
http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/trans_efficiency.html
5/30/2012