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Transformer Types
Transformer Types
Liquid
Lowest Purchase Price
Sealed Tank
Lowest Losses per $
UL Listing
Loads of Options
Pad Mounted (TamperResistant)
Substation Flexible
Definitions (Buzzwords)
BIL (Basic Impulse Level)
The level of momentary over voltage that the transformers insulation can withstand
without damage/failure.
IMPEDANCE
The percentage of rated voltage required to circulate rated current in one winding with
the other winding short circuited.
EXAMPLE
A transformer with a 5.75% impedance and a 480 volt low voltage winding would require
(0.0575 x 480 volt) or 27.6 volts to circulate rated current.
IN SHORT Impedance is simply the opposition to the flow of current in the transformers
windings.
(Impedance has a resistive and an inductive component.)
REGULATION
The drop in secondary voltage that occurs as the load on the transformer is increased
and is expressed as a percentage of rated voltage.
EFFICIENCY
The ratio of power absorbed by the transformer to the total power drawn from the supply
line.
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1.0
1.2
1.25 1.75
1.35 1.85
1.55 2.0
15 % to 40 % Add
35% - 35% Add
10%
A bargain
An Even Better Bargain
$2K 5K, but a good
idea just the same.
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Dry Type
Std
Opt
Liquid/Cast
Std
Opt
2.4 KV
5 KV
8.3 KV
15 KV
25 KV
35 KV
46 KV
20 KV 30 KV
30 KV 45 KV
45 KV 60 KV
60 KV 95 KV
110 KV 125 KV
150 KV --------------
45 KV
60 KV
75 KV
95 KV
125 KV
150 KV
250 KV
60 KV
75 KV
95 KV
110 KV
150 KV
200 KV
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Impedance
IEEE Standard
5.75 Nominal for 750 kVA and Above
Manufacturers standard within the IEEE Standard range for 500 kVA and
below
Large units and higher voltages have different standards
Note
IEEE allows a +/- 7.5% Tolerance
Example for 5.75% Impedance Range would be 5.32% to 6.18%
Insulation Classes
TRANSFORMER
TYPE
INSULATION
CLASS
WINDING
RISE
MAXIMUM
AMBIENT
HOTSPOT
GRADIENT
HOT SPOT
TEMPERATURE
POWER-DRY
220 DEG. C
150 DEG. C
+ 40 DEG. C
+ 30 DEG. C
CAST COIL
185 DEG. C
115 DEG. C
+ 40 DEG. C
+ 30 DEG. C =
LIQUID-FILLED
120 DEG. C
65 DEG. C
+ 40 DEG. C
+ 15 DEG. C =
220 DEG. C
185 DEG. C
120 DEG. C
Temperature Rise
Dry
150 Degree C
115 Degree C
80 Degree C
Standard
Optional
Optional
Cast
115 Degree C
80 Degree C
Standard
Option
Liquid Filled
65 Degree C
55/65 Degree C
Standard
Optional
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Altitude
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OVERLOAD EXAMPLE
3000 kVA Dry Type Xfmr.
Temp. Rise
(Deg. C)
150
kVA Rating
(AA)
Base kVA
(3000)
AA + 33%
(4000)
115/150
AA + 33%
(4600)
80/150
AA + 33%
(5400)
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LIQUID-FILLED
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55
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60
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62
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64
66
67
68
VPI
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55
60
64
65
66
68
68
70
71
75
78
CAST
N/A
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60
64
65
66
68
68
70
71
75
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NOTE: ALL VALUES ARE IN DECIBELS (db) AND ARE FOR BASE kVA RATINGS (FAN PACKAGES WILL INCREASE
db LEVELS)
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15
kVA
10..
15..
25..
37.5
50
75
100.
167.
250.
333.
500.
667.
833.
Single Phase
Efficiency %
98.62
98.76
98.97
99.01
99.08
99.17
99.23
99.25
99.32
99.36
99.42
99.46
99.49
kVA
15
30..
45
75.
112.5.
150..
225.
300..
500..
750..
1000
1500
2000.
2500
Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load,
Appendix A, DOE Test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart K
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Three Phase
Efficiency %
98.36
98.62
98.76
98.91
99.01
99.08
99.17
99.23
99.25
99.32
99.36
99.42
99.46
99.49
determined according to the
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Transformers Affected:
Have an input voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or less;
Have an output voltage of 600 volts or less; and
Are rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz
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Excluded Transformers
A transformer with multiple voltage taps, the highest of which
equals at least 20 percent more than the lowest;
A transformer that is designed to be used in a special purpose
application and is unlikely to be used in general purpose
applications, or
Any transformer not listed in this definition that is excluded by the
Secretary by rule
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Excluded Transformers
Autotransformers
Drive (isolation) transformers
Grounding transformers
Machine-tool (control) transformers
Nonventilated transformers
Rectifier transformers
Regulating transformers
Sealed transformers
Special-impedance transformers
Testing transformers
Transformer with tap range of 20 percent or more
Uninterruptible power supply transformers
Welding transformers
Step up Transformers
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Seismic
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Padmount
Unit Substation
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Fluid Offerings
MINERAL OIL
Type II (Inhibited) Ergon Hyvolt II
Mainly Outdoor (Fire Point = 165 Deg. C)
Least Expensive of all Fluids
BIOTEMP
(ABB)
Renewable Natural Agricultural Product
Certified by UL as Less-Flammable Fluid
Fire Point = 360 Deg. C
Factory Mutual Approved
Biodegrades 97% in 21 days
No fusing restrictions
LESS FLAMMABLE SEED OIL
FR3 FLUID
(Cooper Industries)
Certified by UL as Less-Flammable Fluid
Fire Point = 360 Deg. C
Factory Mutual Approved
Biodegrades 99% in 21 days
No fusing restrictions
Extends insulation life
LESS FLAMMABLE SEED OIL
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Temperature
Liquid Level
Tap Changer Gauge Pressure Relief Gauge
valve
Pressure
vacuum
Gauge
HV
Compartment
LV Compartment
HV Bushings
Drain
Valve
LV Bushing
Name Plate
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Radial Feed
3 HV Bushings
B.
Loop Feed
6 HV Bushings
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30
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Bushing Insert
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Switching
All transformers (radial and loop feed construction) are not equipped with
HV switches. Switching can be accomplished remotely.
Padmount can be equipped with:
1. Two Position (ON-OFF) Switch
(Can be used on radial and loop units.)
2. Three Position Switch
Line A Only, Line B Only, Off
(Dual source application.)
3. Four Position Switch - Permits Sectionalizing
(Loop feed transformers only.)
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Arresters
Arresters
Silicone carbide or MOV (Metal-Oxide Varistor) most common.
Operation
MOV is a granular ceramic (semi-conductor)
Conducts during a High Amplitude Transient and diverts excess voltage to
ground
Provides a transient path to a common point earth ground.
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BIL Max.
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Fluid Offerings
MINERAL OIL
SILICONE
BIOTEMP
(ABB)
Renewable Natural Agricultural Product
Certified by UL as Less-Flammable Fluid
Fire Point = 360 Deg. C
Factory Mutual Approved
Biodegrades 97% in 21 days
No fusing restrictions
LESS FLAMMABLE SEED OIL
FR3 FLUID
(Cooper Industries)
Certified by UL as Less-Flammable Fluid
Fire Point = 360 Deg. C
Factory Mutual Approved
Biodegrades 99% in 21 days
No fusing restrictions
LESS FLAMMABLE SEED OIL
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Self-Cooled
(Oil Natural Air Natural)
(55/65 Deg. C Self-Cooled = 12% Overload)
(ONAN / FONFA) *
(ONAN / ONFA) *
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15%
25%
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Arrester Classes
1. Distribution Class
Note:
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Dry Transformers
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Dry Transformers
Advantages
Excellent for Indoor Use
Schools, Hospitals, Office Buildings
Locations where a liquid spill can not be tolerated
No containment pit required, providing for lower installation and
maintenance costs
Non-Flammable
220C Insulation Class
Will not support combustion
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Dry Transformers
Disadvantages
Lower BIL Levels than Liquid Filled
Standard for 15kV Class is 60kV BIL, Liquid Filled is 95kV BIL
Standard for 600V Class is 10kV BIL, Liquid Filled is 30kV BIL
Moisture Absorption
Must pre-dry unit before energizing to eliminate moisture from coils
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Dry Transformer
COOLING OPTIONS
(AA)
(AA/FFA)*
(AA/FA)*
*
Self Cooled
Self Cooled with provisions for future forced air
Self cooled with forced air
For example:
1000kVA @ 150C = 1000/1333kVA
1000kVA @ 115/150C = 1000/1150/1533kVA
1000kVA @ 80/150C = 1000/1300/1733kVA
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Environmentally Safe
(By Products of Combustion)
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HV/LV Coil
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Core/Coil Assembly
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Benefits
Cast Coil vs. Liquid
No Fluids to Leak, Contaminate, or Burn
Far Less Maintenance, No Yearly Fluid Testing
No Decommissioning Costs
Higher Short Circuit Strength
Non - Flammable
Longer Design Life when compared to Mineral Oil
Greater Fan Overload Capability
Lower Installation Costs
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IMPEDANCE
DEFINITION
The percentage of rated voltage required to circulate rated current in one
winding with the other winding short circuited.
EXAMPLE
A transformer with a 5.75% impedance and a 480 volt low voltage winding
would require (0.0575 x 480 volt) or 27.6 volts to circulate rated current.
IN SHORT
Impedance is simply the opposition to the flow of current in the transformers
windings.
(Impedance has a resistive and an inductive component.)
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IMPEDANCE
High or Low Impedance does not necessarily mean Low or High Efficiency.
Impedance consists of two components:
1) A Resistive Component
2) A Reactive Component
%IZ =
( % IR ) 2 + ( % IX ) 2
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Efficiency
Definition:
The ratio of power absorbed by the transformer to the total power drawn from the supply
line.
Efficiency can be calculated using the following formula:
EFF = [1 - (Y + (L)2 (X))/(100L + Y + (L)2 x)] 100
Where X = % IR @ 100% Load
Cosine 0
Cosine 0 = Power Factor
Y = % FE @ 100% Load
Cosine 0
L = Load Factor
(Per Unit Load)
= % Load
100
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Example:
What is the efficiency at 100% load and 1.0 power factor of the 75kVA
transformer with:
No-Load Loss: 341 Watts
Load Loss: 1478 Watts
Impedance: 3.45 %
% IR = (1.478/75) x 100 = 1.97
PF
= 1.0
= % IR = 1.97 = 1.97
PF
1
= % FE = 0.454 = 0.454
PF
1
= % Load = 100 = 1
100
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Heat Dissipation
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Tests
WINDING RESISTANCE
PURPOSE: The fundamental purpose of this test is to supply resistance data which
will be used to calculate I2R conductor losses and winding temperatures. It also
enables a check of coil continuity and hence, is often used in the field as an indicator
of possible damage to any internal coil connections.
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Tests
EXCITATION LOSS
PURPOSE: To verify that excitation losses, which consist primarily of winding losses
due to exciting current and losses in the transformers core, meet guaranteed values
promised to the customer.
EXCITATION CURRENT
PURPOSE: To verify core construction quality
LOAD LOSS
PURPOSE: To verify that the load losses meet the guarantees given to a customer.
IMPEDANCE
PURPOSE: To verify guarantees given to the customer.
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Dielectric Tests
APPLIED POTENTIAL TEST
PURPOSE: To verify that the dielectric strength of the insulation from
winding to ground and winding to winding is adequate.
PROCEDURE: A voltage level defined by IEEE is applied to the winding
under test for a period of 60 seconds. (34KV for 15 KV, 95KV BIL Units)
INDUCED POTENTIAL TEST
PURPOSE: To verify the insulation between turns and layers of the same
winding, and phase to phase clearance is sufficient.
PROCEDURE: A special high frequency generator is used to prevent the
core from saturating due to the high voltage that is induced in the winding.
(120, 180, 240 or 400 Hz are commonly used). A voltage up to two times
the rating of the winding is applied for a period of 7200 cycles.
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Impulse Test
PURPOSE
Half Wave
Full Wave
Chopped Wave: A more severe
test as it simulates a transient that is
chopped to ground by an arrester
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Design Tests
TEMPERATURE RISE TEST
PURPOSE: To verify that the top oil and winding temperature rise does not
exceed the guaranteed levels under full load operation.
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