Single Phase Transformers

in
H. V. Distribution Systems

Nature of Rural Loads

Loads in rural India are predominantly pumpsets used for lift irrigation These loads have low p.f., low load factor Load density is low due to dispersal of loads

Existing system is to lay 11 KV lines, employ 3 phase DTRs 11kv / 433 volts and lay long LT lines
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Nature of Rural Loads

(Contd.)

To fetch a load of one pump set of 5 HP (4 kw) ; two or three L.T. spans are to be laid On each DTR 63 or 100 KVA 20 to 30 such pump sets are connected. If used for domestic services about 100 consumers can be connected

They run for about 1500 Hrs in an year of 8760 hours.

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Disadvantages experienced with LVDS

Poor tail end voltages

High quantum of losses

Frequent jumper cuts and fuse blow outs Motor burn outs almost twice in each cropping period of 100 days DTR failures due to frequent faults Loss of standing crops due to inordinate delays in replacement of failed DTRs

Solution ? H V D S ?
To improve quality of supply and reduce losses HVDS is recommended 11 KV lines are extended to as nearer to the loads as possible and erect small size single phase transformers 5, 10 or 15 KVA and release supply with NO or least LT line Aim at LT less system starting from Less LT Unavoidable short LT lengths to be covered by insulated wires like ABC (Aerial Bunched Cables)
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Technical Superiority of HVDS

For the distribution of same power, the comparison of voltage drop, losses etc., with 100 as base is illustrated below Parameter Current (A) Losses (kw) Single Phase 6.3 kv / 433 V HVDS 11 8.5 Conventional 3 phase LVDS 100 100

Voltage drop

12.7

100

Technical Superiority of HVDS

Smaller size conductors can be employed Excellent voltage profile Reduced losses No frequent fuse blow outs

Negligible transformer failures

Two or three consumers get effected against 30 if DTR fails (even 100 domestic)

Very easy and quick replacement

HVDS Single phase - Irrigation

Good quality single phase motors are available

High yield of water efficiency is high

as

pump

set

Single phase motors are start and capacitor run Starters not required

capacitor

Built in capacitor

Additional advantages of HVDS

Unauthorised hooking of loads is not possible as LT lines are short and insulated System power factor improves (0.95) causing easy reactive power control As only two or maximum (3) pump sets are connected on each DTR ; the consumers assume ownership and responsibility High quality of power consumer satisfaction supply earns total

Questions & Critical issues frequently faced on HVDS

A. Whether HVDS is for future areas to be electrified or to convert existing LVDS? B. Can HVDS & LVDS coexist in the same area? C. What is the linkage between load density and type of Distribution System D. Economics & payback period E. Policy on procurement transformers of single phase

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A&B
H.V.D.S. to be implemented straight away where new villages are being electrified in view of its technical superiority Where 3 phase pump sets are in use HVDS can be implemented by converting existing LT lines for 11 KV

Even three Nos. smaller size single phase transformers can be used for providing three phase LT supply capacity (3Xindividual capacity)

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A&B

(Contd.)

Single phase transformers 6.3 kv / 233 Volts can be manufactured with single or two bushings Three single phase transformers can be connected with HVs in star or delta

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Star Star Vs. Delta - Star

n n N A a B b C c

C b

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Comparison
Star Star Delta Star

Vector group connections Vector group connections outside outside Single HV bushing Two 11 kv bushings

Graded insulation on HV

Entire HV winding to be insulated for 11 kv

Current rating is high and Current in HV is less in hence more copper delta and hence less copper

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(C) Linkage with current density

In Metro areas with high load densities as high as 20 MW per sq km due to rise multistoried complexes enough load can be met with practically no LT In smaller urban areas, single phase transformers can be employed selectively for single phase as well as three phase

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(C) Linkage with current density

(Contd.)

Even if one limb fails, single phase loads on that phase can be distributed on the other two and the failed unit can be replaced very quickly as it is easy to transport and erect

In the case of 3 phase large capacity transformers, entire unit is to be replaced and down time is high

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(C) Linkage with current density

(Contd.)

In rural areas of low load densities HVDS using one or three Nos. single phase transformers can be employed without any hesitation Rural loads even village habitat portion are too low and mostly single phase In villages getting electrified afresh; the load densities are bound to be too low

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(D) Economics
Cost of three Nos. single phase transformers of capacity K is equal to a three phase transformer of capacity (3K) Cost of employing three single phase transformers is 1.3 times the cost of a 3 phase transformer There is no difference in no load losses and full load losses between one 3 phase transformer of 3 K and three Nos. single phase transformer of K

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(D) Economics

(Contd.)

However current for same capacity is too low at 11 KV compared to LT For 100 KVA current is 5 Amps at 11 KV and 140 Amps at LT Line losses get reduced in the ratio 52:1402 (25:19600) Hence highly economical

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(E) Usage of three Nos. single phase against one three phase transformer in urban localities

The schemes being implemented in many rural areas are mostly such as Kutir Jyothi and A Lamp for each house do not need high capacity transformers.

There are single 5, 10, 15 / 16 capacity transformers also which can be used advantageously in these light load areas

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(E) Usage of three Nos. single phase against one three phase transformer in urban localities

This has many advantages as follows Capacities of single phase units can be so selected to avoid laying LT lines as these units are available in ratings from 5 KVA to 15 KVA Single phase loads can be connected on individual single phase transformers duly dividing them.

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(E) Usage of three Nos. single phase against one three phase transformer in urban localities

In respect of extremely few three phase loads with connected loads of 4 kw or above (very rare in rural areas) three single phase transformers of smaller capacities can be employed.

The loads are too small that they cannot contribute to high unbalances.

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(E) Usage of three Nos. single phase against one three phase transformer in urban localities

In the event of one phase unit giving trouble, the loads can be distributed on the other two phase units and the defective unit can be taken out easily Transport, replacement is very easy and can be done much faster. In fact a rolling stock of 4% can be maintained at each distribution section office for faster replacement

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PROS & CONS in Restructuring existing LVDS to HVDS

99.99% customers avail supply at 415 / 240 Volts thus operational performance of LV network is key to customer services Losses in Indian Power System are around 20%. LV system is responsible for high loss scenario as LV line losses are 6 times of target limit and 3 times maximum tolerable limit. Switchover to HVDS alone can bring losses to international norms.

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PROS & CONS in Restructuring existing LVDS to HVDS

Power loss for transmission of equal load in LVDS (415V) and HVDS (11000V) lines are in ratio 13:1 Maximum permissible voltdrop between DSS and customer premises is 10%. Hence compliance with IE rule. 56 on voltage drop is difficult and very expensive in LVDS whereas it is simple in HVDS

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PROS & CONS in Restructuring existing LVDS to HVDS

The investigation of typical LV feeders in LVDS indicate that 75% of LV feeders have voltdrop above 5% and is the cause of high losses whereas in HVDS losses on LV line are insignificant.
The current for distribution of same power in L.V.D.S. is high and existing conductors get loaded beyond economic loading limits. It can be avoided by switch over to HVDS

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PROS & CONS in Restructuring existing LVDS to HVDS

The monitoring of feeders in LVDS is difficult compared to HVDS as number of feeders to be monitored is in ratio of 60:1 Unauthorised tapping of LV lines is simple and rampant in LVDS whereas it is very difficult in HVDS ABC cables with tough indigenously available insulation are

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PROS & CONS in Restructuring existing LVDS to HVDS

3 Phase HVDS
The work involved in restructuring distribution work are Conversion of existing low voltage lines to single phase 2 wire HV lines Replacement of existing three phase distribution transformers with small capacity single phase transformers Utilisation of existing three phase motors.
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HIGH VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

IN

APSPDCL

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Existing LT Distribution of KOTTUR - SS-I

39 Agl Services 3.6 km LT Line

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Existing LT Distribution of Murakambattu - SS-II

24 Agl Services 3.0 km LT Line

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Existing LT Distribution of Patnam SS II

9 Agl Services 1 no Poultry Service 1.59 km LT Line

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Existing LT Distribution of Bangaru Palem SS IV

38 Agl Services 3.3 km LT Line

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Existing LT Distribution Network

Present LT Distribution system consists of 3 phase distribution transformer with a capacity of 100 KVA in rural areas which feeds supply to all the consumers through 3 phase 4 wire LT network.

DISADVANTAGES OF EXISTING SYSTEM

Lengthy LT Lines. Voltage drop at the consumer end. High I2R losses . Frequent motor burn-outs due to low voltage and consequent expenditure on repairs. Transformer failures-expenditure towards repairs and inconvenience to the consumers.

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Damage to standing crops, due to delay in replacement of failed distribution transformers. Fluctuations in voltages due to more number of consumers connected under this transformer (say 25 to 30 consumers). Nobody owns the transformer since everybody thinks that others will take care of the transformer.

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CALCULATION OF LT LINE LOSSES Electronic meters fixed on the LV Side of the distribution transformers All Agricultural Services provided with electronic energy meters.

Energy sent out from the transformer measured.

During the same period energy consumed by the Agricultural consumers measured .

Losses worked out.

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ORIGINAL 100 KVA DTR VOLTAGE &LINE LOSS COMPARISON

Sl.No Particulars
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Kottur-ss I
Sugarcane, paddy
3.6Km 39 179.5 HP 13 days 4290 units 3490.4 units 799.6 units 18.63%

Murakkombattu ss II
Coconut , mango garden, paddy and part of the land cultivated by sugarcane.
3.0 Km 24 130 HP 14 days 3059 units 2638 units 421 units 13.76%

Crop pattern
Length of LT lines No. of Pump sets Connected Loads No. of days Input Output Loss of units % of line loss

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ORIGINAL 100 KVA DTR VOLTAGE &LINE LOSS COMPARISON

Sl.No Particulars
1 Crop pattern

Patnam-ss
Sugarcane90% paddy &G.nut 1.59Km 9 72.5 HP+2.25 KW 40 days 17672 units 14700 units 2972 units 16.82%

Bangarupalem ss
Sugar cane,Paddy,Coconut,Mango Garden 3.3 Km 38 130 HP 19 days 6152 units 5149 units 1003 units 16.30%

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Length of LT lines No. of Pump sets Connected Loads No. of days Input Output Loss of units % of line loss

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As seen from the previous table results the LT line losses are more in LT distribution network.
To overcome this,HVD 3Ph system is introduced by A.P.S.P.D.C.L to maintain better voltages and reliability of supply.

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Conversion of existing LT 3ph 4w Line into HT Line

Existing LT 3Phase 4 wire line on support

Same support with HVD System

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HVD SYSTEM

Original 3ph 100KVA Dist.Transformer replaced with 11KV.CTPT set

3ph 15KVA Dist.Transformer erected under HVDS to cater 2 to 3 services

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H.T. and L.T Layout of HVD System.KOTURU-SS-I

39 Agl Services 3.6 km LT Line 2.6 km converted to HT 1.0 km LT Line 11 Nos 15 kVA DTRs

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H.T and L.T layout of HVD System Murakambattu SS I1

24 Agl Services 3.0 km LT Line 2.04 km converted to HT 0.96 km LT Line 10 Nos 15 kVA DTRs

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H.T. and L.T Layout of HVD System.Patnam SS-II

9 Agl Services 1.59 km LT Line 1.59 km converted to HT 8 Nos 15 kVA DTRs

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H.T and L.T layout of HVD System Bangaru Palem SS IV

38 Agl Services 3.3 km LT Line 2.5 km converted to HT 0.8 km LT Line 9 Nos 15 kVA DTRs

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HVD SYSTEM
Existing LT Lines converted into HV Lines by replacing L T 3-Phase crossarm by 11KV . V crossarm Replacement of 3 number L T pininsulators with 3 number 11KV pin insulators. Replacement of 3 number LT shackles with 3 number 11KV strain insulators . Erection of additional supports where ever clearances are inadequate. Erection of smaller capacity 3 phase distribution transformer of 15 KVA capacity for every 2 to 3 pumpsets. Connection of existing pumpsets from the newly erected 15KVA distribution transformers with airbunched cable .

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Calculation Of HT Line Losses in HVD System

11 KV CT PT set erected in place of existing 100 KVA Distribution Transformer Readings taken simultaneously at CT PT set and at all pump sets. Losses worked out.

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Sl.No
1)

Particulars No 15KVA distribution transformer erected No of days INPUT

Kotturu SS-I 11 nos

Murakkambattu ss-II 10 nos

2) 3)

15 days 5310 units

13 days 3926 units

4)
5)

OUTPUT
Losses

5019.2 units
290.8 units

3712.2 units
213.8 units

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Sl.No
6)

Particulars

Kotturu ss-I

Murakambatt u ss-II
5.44%

% of line losses 5.47% on HVDS

7)

% of line loss on earlier LT Distribution System

% Net reduction in line losses

18.63%

13.76%

8)

13.16%

8.32%

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Sl.No
1)

Particulars No 15KVA distribution transformer erected INPUT OUTPUT

Patnam SS-II 8 nos

Bangarupalem ss-II 9 nos

2) 3)

1299 units 1229 units

334 units 321.4 units

4)

Loss of units

69.7 units

12.6 units

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Sl.No
5)

Particulars

Patnam ss-II

Bangarupalem ss-II
3.77%

% of line losses on 5.30% HVDS

6)

% of line loss on earlier LT Distribution System

% Net reduction in line losses

16.82%

16.30%

7)

11.52%

12.53%

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Comparison between LT System with HVD System

KOTTURU SS-I Particulars LT HVDS

Length of HT lines
Length of LT lines

3.6 Km

2.6Km
1 Km 15KVA- 11 no/.. 420 volts 5.47%

No of Distribution 100 KVA 1 no/.. transformers Voltage at tail end % line losses 350 volts 18.63%

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Voltage at tail end

440
Voltage at tail end

420

420 400 380 360 340 320 300 Series1 Series2

Tail end Voltage in LT System
Tail end Voltage in HVD System

350

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% Line losses
20.00% 18.00% 16.00% 18.63%

% Line losses

14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% % line losses % Line losses before HVD System % Line losses after HVD System 5.47

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MURAKAMBATTU SS-II 100 KVA

Particulars
Length of HT lines Length of LT lines

LT
3.6 Km

HVDS
2.04Km 0.96 Km 15KVA- 10 no/.. 430 volts 5.44%

No of Distribution 100 KVA 1 no/.. transformers Voltage at tail end % line losses 385 volts 13.76%

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Murakambattu SS II 100 KVA

440 430
Voltage at tail end

430

420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 Voltage Series1 at tail end Series2 375

Tail end Voltage in LT System

Tail end Voltage in HVD System

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Murakambattu SS II 100 KVA 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% % line losses

13.76%

% Line losses

5.44%

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PATNAM SS-II 63 KVA Particulars Length of HT lines Length of LT lines LT 1.59 Km HVDS 1.59 Km 15KVA- 8 no/.. 420 volts 5.30%

No of Distribution 63 KVA 1 no/.. transformers

Voltage at tail end % line losses 340 volts 16.82 %

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Patnam SS II 63 KVA
440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 Voltage Series1 at tail end Series2 340 420

Voltage at tail end

Tail end Voltage in LT System

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Patnam SS II 63 KVA
16.00% 14.00%
% Line losses

16.82%

12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% % line losses 5.3%

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NEW VERSION OF HVDS SYSTEM

Bangaru Palem SS-IV 100 KVA The New version of HVDS system is an extension of HVDS work executed at previous locations.The H.T line losses in previous systems is 5.3%. An effort has been done to further reduce the H.T line losses by adopting following methods.

1. Reinforcement of existing LT net work of 7/2.59 ACSR conductor with 55 sqmm conductor.
2.Providing of required rated capacitors at each agricultural services.

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Bangaru Palem SS-IV 100 KVA with reinforcement of conductor and installing rated capacitors.
Particulars Length of HT lines Length of LT lines 3.3 Km LT HVDS 2.5 Km 0.8 Km 15KVA- 9 no/.. 430 volts 3.77%

No of Distribution 100 KVA 1 no/.. transformers Voltage at tail end % line losses 320 volts 16.30 %

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Bangaru Palem SS-IV 100 KVA. Comparison between HVDS with existing conductor and HVDS with reinforcement of conductor and installing rated capacitors HVDS with existing conductor 420 volts 5.31 % HVDS with Reinforcement of conductor and rated capacitors 430 volts 3.77%

Particulars
Voltage at tail end % line losses

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Bangaru Palem SS IV 100 KVA

440 430
Voltage at tail end

430

420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 Voltage Series1 at tail end Series2 320

Tail end Voltage in HVD System

Tail end Voltage in LT System

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Bangaru Palem SS IV 100 KVA

16.00% 14.00%
% Line losses

16.30%

12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% % line losses 3.77%

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ADVANTAGES OF HVD SYSTEM

The registered customers will feel ownership and take responsibility and not allow others to meddle with the L.T. Network. Prevention of unauthorized loads by the consumers themselves since the distribution transformer may fail if loaded beyond its capacity. Failure will be minimal because of no over loading and no meddling of L.T Lines. In the event of equipment failure only 2 or 3 customers will get affected instead of 25 to 30 customers in original system. High quality of supply since there is practically no voltage drop. Less burnouts of motors because of good voltage and less fluctuations. Continue

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Considerable reduction in line losses and consequent savings in power purchase cost

Since Losses are reduced considerably ,Power can be supplied to additional loads without any further investment on infrastructure.
No additional generation capacity needed for giving new loads due to reduction in power drawals. Accidents due to touching of snapped conductors reduced due to the fact that the breaker trips at substation since the line is at 11 KV potential.

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Interaction with the consumers by CMD/APSPDCL& JMD (vigilance)A.P. Transco on 01.10.2002 at Doddipalle
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Interaction with the consumers by CMD/APSPDCL& JMD (vigilance)A.P.Transco on 01.10.2002 at Murakambattu SSII
Consumers opined that The motors are drawing less current and hence life span of motor has increased.The rate of motor burnouts are also reduced. The motors running smoothly without hissing noise. The transformer failures are almost avoided. Theft of energy eliminated since the consumers will not allow others to pilfer from their Distribution Transformer. Interruptions have been minimized and quality of supply assured. Due to reliability of supply ,2 crops can be raised and can increase the productivity.
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