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IEEE SF / IAS Seminar

April 2011
Finn Schenck
Schneider Electric

Transformer Types

Liquid-Filled Unit Substation


Liquid-Filled Padmount

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Transformer Types

VPI Dry Unit Substation


Cast Unit Substation

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Dry Vs. Liquid Transformers


DRY
No fluid to spill or burn
Cost is higher than oil
Resistant to moisture
Minimum Maintenance
UL Listed

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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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Rule of Thumb Cost Comparison


Mineral Oil
Hi Fire Point Seed Oil
VPI
VPE (Epoxy)
Cast Coil
Lower Temerature Rise
Copper
5 DB Noise Reduction (Dry)
Hinged Doors on Dry and Cast Enclosures
I.R. Viewing Windows on Dry and Cast Encl.
Insulated Bus on VPI and Cast Encl.

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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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H.V. BIL Comparison


Voltage Class

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

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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%

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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 =

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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

STANDARD: Designed for operation at a maximum altitude of


3300 ft. (1000m) above sea level
If a non standard condition exists (i.e.. Altitude above 3300 ft ASL
then:
Transformer must be de-rated or
Transformer must be specifically designed for the special altitude
consideration.

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OVERLOAD EXAMPLE
3000 kVA Dry Type Xfmr.
Temp. Rise
(Deg. C)
150

kVA Rating
(AA)

Fan Cool Rating


(FA)

Base kVA
(3000)

AA + 33%
(4000)

115/150

Base kVA + 15%,


(3450)

AA + 33%
(4600)

80/150

Base kVA + 35%


(4050)

AA + 33%
(5400)

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NEMA Standard Sound Levels


kVA
51-150
225-300
301-500
501-1000
1001-1500
1501-2000
2001-2500
2501-3000
3001-4000
4001-5000
7500
10,000

LIQUID-FILLED
51
55
56
58
60
61
62
63
64
66
67
68

VPI
55
55
60
64
65
66
68
68
70
71
75
78

CAST
N/A
58
60
64
65
66
68
68
70
71
75
78

NOTE: ALL VALUES ARE IN DECIBELS (db) AND ARE FOR BASE kVA RATINGS (FAN PACKAGES WILL INCREASE
db LEVELS)

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Energy Efficient (EE) MV Transformers


The Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that energy conservation
standards for MV Distribution Transformers will result in significant conservation
of energy so they have passed DOE 10 CFR Part 431 Energy Conservation
program for Commercial Equipment.
Starting January 1, 2010 all medium voltage distribution transformers with
ratings of 2500 kVA and below, 34.5 KV primary and below and 600V class
secondary voltages must meet minimum efficiency requirements.
Liquid Filled Padmounts, Liquid Filled Substations, Dry Type VPI and Power
Cast products MANUFACTURED after January 1, 2010 are all included.
EE Low Voltage transformers implemented in 2006, this law is extending
efficiencies to Medium Voltage.

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DOE Energy Efficiency Applies to:


Medium Voltage Liquid
10-833 kVA 1 phase
15-2500 kVA 3 phase

2. Medium Voltage Dry


15-833 kVA 1 phase
15-2500 kVA 3 phase

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Minimum Efficiency Tables


Liquid Filled
Table I.1 - Standard levels for Liquid Immersed Distribution Transformers,
tabular Form
Table I.1

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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Applies to all Transformers Sold in:


All 50 US States
Unincorporated Territories (Possessions): American Samoa, Guam,
Marshall Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Freely-associated states: Federal States of Micronesia, Northern
Marianas, Palau

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Does not Apply for Transformers


Exported to a country outside the US
Armed Forces bases located outside the US unless specified or to a US
territory
US Embassies unless specified

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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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Liquid Filled Transformers

Padmount
Unit Substation

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Liquid Filled Padmount


Product Scope:
75-5000kVA
55, 65, 55/65 Temp. Rise
2.4 - 34.5kV Class Primary 150kV BIL Max
600V - 5kV Class Secondary 75kV BIL Max.
Self-Cooled Overload Only (12% with 55/65)
ONAN only - NO ONAN/ONAF (no fans)
No Fans means, NO FANS!
Weather Resistant high and low voltage compartments
Tamper-Resistant Design

(Available up to 20,000 kVA via special quotation)


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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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Liquid Filled Padmount


Bay-o-net
Fuses

Temperature
Liquid Level
Tap Changer Gauge Pressure Relief Gauge

Upper Fill Plug

valve

Pressure
vacuum
Gauge

HV
Compartment

LV Compartment

HV Bushings

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Drain
Valve

LV Bushing

Name Plate
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Radial Feed vs Loop Feed


A.

Radial Feed
3 HV Bushings

B.

Loop Feed
6 HV Bushings

A transformer with loop feed construction can be used on 2 types of systems:


1. Dual Source Radial Feed
2. Loop Feed System

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Live Front Construction


Contains exposed current carrying parts in HV
compartment (IEEE C57.12.34)
Components: Porcelain Bushings

Live Front bushings arranged in horizontal pattern,


Radial and Loop Feed

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Liquid Filled Padmount

Live Front Transformer


Note: 5/8 eyebolt terminal-optional 2 or 4 hole pad is available by special quote
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Dead Front Construction


No exposed current carrying parts HV compartment (IEEE
C57.12.34)
Components: Wells, Inserts, One Piece Bushings, Feed-thru inserts
Available In: 15, 25,35kV Classes
Available In: 200 Amp - Loadbreak
600 Amp - Non-Loadbreak
Note: Can not interchange different classes of components.

Radial Feed: Bushings in horizontal pattern.


Loop Feed: V Type Configuration
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Liquid Filled Padmount

Dead Front-Radial Feed


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Dead Front-Loop Feed


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Liquid Filled Padmount

Dead Front Bushing Well


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Liquid Filled Padmount

Bushing Insert
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Liquid Filled Padmount

No Load Tap Changer

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Liquid Filled Padmount

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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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Liquid Filled Padmount

Bayonet Type Fuse

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Liquid Filled Padmount

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Liquid Filled Padmount

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Liquid Filled Padmount

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Liquid Filled Padmount

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Liquid Filled Unit Substation

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Liquid Filled Unit Substation


225-10,000kVA
55, 65, 55/65 Temp. Rise
2.4 - 34.5kV Class Primary - 250 kV

BIL Max.

600V - 8.7kV Class Secondary - 75kV BIL Max.


ONAN/ONAF also known as AA/FA
Available up to 20,000 kVA - 69 kV primary, 5 kV up to 34.5 kV
secondary via special quotation with Square D Name Plate.
Now available up to 60 MVA base rating, 161 KV primary, 34.5
Secondary with ABB Name Plate

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Liquid Filled Unit Substation


Standard efficiency (Energy Efficient per DOE2010)
K-Rated units
UL Listing
Factory Mutual
Evaluated loss designs
Oil, Silicone, and Less Flammable Seed Oil

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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

SILICONE

(Dow Corning 561)


Less Flammable Liquid (Fire Point = 343 Deg. C)
Indoor Use
Expensive Fluid

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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Unit Substation Transformers


Close coupled to HV or LV switchgear
Includes throats, flanges, etc.
Coordination through Unit Substation Coordination Group

Stand alone with full or partial height ATCs


Connection to HV Non-Seg Busway or LV I-Line Busway
Includes standard 12 Throat
Busway Plant will provide connection box to throat
Coordination through MV Transformer Group

Special retro-fit connections/dimensions available

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Liquid Filled Unit Substation


Cooling Options
(ONAN)

Self-Cooled
(Oil Natural Air Natural)
(55/65 Deg. C Self-Cooled = 12% Overload)

(ONAN / FONFA) *

Self-Cooled With Provisions For Future


Addition Of Fans

(ONAN / ONFA) *

Self-Cooled With Fans To Provide Additional


Capacity

*NOTE: Controlled By: Top Of Oil or Winding Temperature Indicator


(Winding Temp Ind. is expensive option)

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Liquid Filled Transformers

Fans Increase Capacity As Follows:


< 2000 kVA
Increase

15%

2500 Through 10000 kVA


Increase

25%

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Arrester Classes

1. Distribution Class

Heavy Duty Type

2. Intermediate Class Higher Energy Handling Capability


3. Station Class

Note:

Provide Greatest Degree Of Protection,


Highest Level Of Energy Handling, Max
Capability = 80kA

Intermediate or Station Class Arresters require larger ATCs

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Liquid Filled Unit Substation

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Unit Substation Transformers

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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

Approximately the same Price of a Seed Oil Unit


Most economical when compared to UniCast II or PowerCast II

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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

More Susceptible to Airborne Contaminants


Ventilated enclosure, contaminants may accumulate on coils

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Picture of VPI Process

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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

Capacity will be increased by 33 1/3% with the addition of fans

For example:
1000kVA @ 150C = 1000/1333kVA
1000kVA @ 115/150C = 1000/1150/1533kVA
1000kVA @ 80/150C = 1000/1300/1733kVA

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Unit Substation Transformers

Selectable Product Scope


225 - 5000 kVA
150, 115, and 80 Degree C Rise
2.4 - 34.5 kV Class Primary
150kV Primary BIL
600V - 5kV Class Secondary
(Available up to 13,000 kVA via special quotation)

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Cast Coil Transformers


Power Cast II and UniCast II

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Cast Resin Transformers


(The Need)
Replacement for Askarel
(Non-Flammable)

Environmentally Safe
(By Products of Combustion)

BIL Equivalent to Liquid Filled


Primary Voltages Higher than Dry Type
Mechanical Short Circuit Strength
(Superior)

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Cast Coil Transformers


(The Coil)

HV/LV Coil
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Cast Coil Transformers

LV Coil w/Cooling Ducts

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Cast Coil Transformers

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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Benefits of Cast Coil vs.


Conventional VPI
Resistant to Moisture and Contaminants
Higher Standard BIL Levels
Lower Operating Costs
Lower Standard Temperature Rise - 80 vs 150
More Efficient
Less Maintenance

Longer Design Life


More Reliable
Greater Design Flexibility
Higher kVA Ratings
Higher Primary and Secondary Voltages

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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

Cosine 0 = Power Factor

% IR = Load Loss (KW) x 100


Rated kVA

% FE = No Load Loss (KW) x 100


Rated kVA

Y = % FE @ 100% Load
Cosine 0

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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 = .0341 x 100 = 0.454


75kVA
Y

= % FE = 0.454 = 0.454
PF
1

= % Load = 100 = 1
100
100
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Heat Dissipation

Some consultants think that a transformer with a lower


temperature rise is better for vault and indoor applications. This
is not correct.
Transformers have losses.
Each watt of total loss = 3.413 BTU/Hr
Multiply the total loss by this value to determine the heat which
must be dissipated by air conditioning, ventilation, etc.

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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.

RATIO, POLARITY, AND PHASE RELATION


PURPOSE: To verify that the transformer has the correct number of turns in each
winding (ratio and that the polarity and phase relationship of the windings are correct.

INSULATION POWER FACTOR


PURPOSE: To verify that the transformer has been properly dried and that its
moisture content is not excessive. Insulation power factor is defined as the ratio of
power dissipated in the transformer insulation (in watts) to the product of the effective
voltage and current (in volt-amperes) while being tested with a sine-wave voltage.

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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

To verify that the transformer


insulation (BIL) can withstand the
transient over voltages.

TYPES OF IMPULSE TESTS

Half Wave
Full Wave
Chopped Wave: A more severe
test as it simulates a transient that is
chopped to ground by an arrester

QC impulse is done on all of our


products. This impulse test includes
full and half wave. The Chopped
Wave is included when ANSI
Impulse Test is included in the
specification.

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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.

SOUND LEVEL TEST


PURPOSE: To verify that the sound level produced by the transformer is
within guaranteed values. The principle noise associated with transformers,
aside from that produced by any cooling fans, is an audible hum due to a
phenomenon called Magnetostriction. When core steel is excited by a
magnetic field it contracts slightly. This dimensional change which occurs
120 times per second for a 60 cycle system (once every half cycle) is
defined as Magnetostriction.

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