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Transformer Applications & Eco DirectiveCast Resin & Oil Distribution Transfomers

Anton Joseph & Enrique Palomares, Abril 2016

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§ Distribution Transformers

§ Transformer Fundamentals

§ Manufacturing Process

§ Transformer Specification

§ Design Considerations

§ Maintenance

§ Eco Directive

Agenda

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Distribution Transformers

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§ Total 3 Phase Losses = 3 I2 R

§ Active Power, P = √3 VI Cos Ф

§ I = P / (√3 V Cos Ф)

§ Losses = P2 R / (V2 Cos2 Ф)

§ Losses are inversely proportional to the square of Voltage& directly proportional to the square of the Active Power

§ High system voltage reduces transmission losses

§ Requires more expensive lines, cables & transformers

§ Generator transformers are step up

§ Distribution transformers are generally step down

§ Voltage taken down in several steps

§ Lower voltages closer to the consumers

Electricity DistributionWhy HV

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Electricity DistributionInterconnected Electricity System

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Electricity DistributionDistributed Generation

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Electricity DistributionApplications

3

Transmission anddistribution

3

3

3

3

Power and distributiontransformers

3

2

Wind & Solar Powergeneration

22

Dry or Specialtransformers

2

2

1

1

1

1

Power transformers

11

Power generation

4

4

Commercial andresidential usage

4

4

Dry and distributiontransformers

5

Railway application

5

5

Dry or Specialtransformers(Traction)

6

Oil & Gasapplication

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6

Subseatransformers

Transformer TypeApplication

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Transformer Types

10 – 63 MVA upto 170 kV

Up 10 MVA &up to 36 kV

50 – 10,000 kVAup to 36 kV

Up to 800 kV HVDC– 400 Tonnes

Pole Dry

Dry63 MVA72.5 kV

Traction

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§ Receives energy from higher transmission voltages andtransforms for distribution to lower voltage substations ordirectly to consumers

§ Typically from 11 to 0.4 kV in the UK

§ Normal Oil & Dry transformer ratings

§ Up to 10 MVA & 36 kV

§ Cast Resin Dry Transformers§ up to 63 MVA§ up to 72.5kV

Distribution TransformersIntroduction

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Transformer Fundamentals

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§ Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction

§ Vs / Vp = Ns / Np

§ Step up or step down

§ Isolate one circuit from the other

§ Harmonics are not isolated by the transformer

Transformer FundamentalsMagnetic Circuit

Single Phase

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100% POWER

VOLTAGE 1 VOLTAGE 2

99.7% POWER

Transformer FundamentalsHeat Loss

§ Losses generate heat

§ Removed through air ventilation or oilcirculation

0.3%

Three Phase

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Transformer FundamentalsCooling of Dry Transformers

§ In a dry transformer the heat generated by coilsand core is dissipated to air

Heat generated in coilsand core are transferred bythe air through convection

Cold air entrance from theambient

Hot air exit from thetransformer

§ AN

§ AN/AF

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Transformer FundamentalsCooling of Oil Transformers

§ Mineral or synthetic oil is used for cooling & insulation

§ O Mineral Oil with Flash Point ≤ 300oC,

§ K Flash Point > 300oC & biodegradable

§ Heat dissipated to air in the radiator

Radiators with fans

The cycle starts again: heat is genera-ted at coils and core and transferred tothe liquid

The heat is transferred in the radiatorsto ambient air, cooling thereby the liquid

The colder liquid flows back into thetransformer tank

The hot liquid, coming from coils andcore, flows through the radiators

§ ONAN

§ ONAF

§ OFAF

§ KNAN

§ ……..

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§ Copper or aluminum conductor is used

§ Cu has a higher conductivity (1.7*108Wm) than Al(2.8*108Wm), but a higher density

ÞTransformers with windings made of Cu or somewhatmore compact, but heavier than those made of Al

§ Cu is more expensive than Al and more kg of metal isneeded => transformers with Cu windings are moreexpensive

§ Specific markets or customers may require Cu windings

§ LV and HV coils use mostly the same conductor material,but it can also be different

§ Cu and Al can be used in the shape of wires or foils

Transformer FundamentalsWindings and conductor materials

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§ Transformer components need to be electrically insulated:§ HV coil versus LV coil, phase versus phase, and coils versus core

§ The majority of voltage and the electric field is taken up by air or oil

§ The main purpose of the solid or paper insulation is:§ dielectric insulation§ avoidance of shorts between windings turns due to contamination§ mechanical rigidity and protection for the coils

Transformer FundamentalsInsulation

core

HV coil – Insulation Solid or Paper with OilHV coil - Conductor

LV coil - Insulation – Solid or Paper with OilLV coil - Conductor

Air or Oil insulation between LV and HV

Air or Oil insulation between phases

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Transformer FundamentalsLosses and efficiency

Transformers have 2 loss compo-nents:

§ No-load loss in iron core:§ due to hysteresis and eddy

currents§ independent of load

§ Load loss in windings:§ due to resistive and eddy

currents§ increases with square of load§ load loss value is given for

100% load

Transformer efficiency can easily becalculated from the losses§ maximum efficiency is

typically at 40-50% load

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%load

loss

no-load loss P0

load loss Pk

efficiency

96%

97%

98%

99%

100%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%load

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§ Load loss:§ Load losses must be always referred to the same

temperature

§ Reference temperature for oil transformers is T=75º

and for dry transformers T=120º. (F-class)

§ Formula for recalculating the losses to any temperature:

P120º = P75º x (234,5 +120)/(234,5+75)

Transformer FundamentalsTemperature reference for load loss

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Transformer FundamentalsNo-load loss

§ No-load losses do not depend on the temperature

§ Oil transformers have lower no-load losses than drytransformers for the same rating because the core issmaller (air needs larger clearance).

A BExample1000 KVA:

Example1000 KVA:

No-load lossesfor a drytransformer:2.300 W

No-load lossesfor an oiltransformer:1.700 W

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Manufacturing Process

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Manufacturing ProcessDesign

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Engineering design capabilitiesAdvanced Design Tools

Common Design System

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Manufacturing ProcessModelling

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3D Modelling: PTC Creo 2.0§ Awarded 3D software that combines Parametric and Direct modeling.§ Maximize innovation while at the same time ensuring speed,

flexibility, and faster time-to-market.Finite Element Method Analysis (FEM)§ Optimize virtual prototypes in the design process.§ Improve product life cycle, achieving strong electrical and mechanical

designs.FEM Mechanical: MSC Nastran Structures§ Awarded structural analysis software used by our engineers to

perform static and dynamic analyses: Vibrations, Seismic Conditions,Handling of special designs,..

FEM Electrical: MagNet, ThermNet & ElecNet§ Software specialized in magnetic and dielectric fields, which allows to

calculate key electrical parameters: Impedances, losses, temperaturerise & hot-spots, short-circuit forces, prediction of voltagebreakdown...

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Manufacturing ProcessRobotic core stacking cell

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Manufacturing ProcessRobotic core stacking

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§ 52% reduction in stacking labor time compared withmanual stacking.

§ No load losses, noise level and no load current reductioncompared with manual stacking.

§ Improvement in finishing. Improvement of product qualityperception by the customer.

§ Decrease in accidents.

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Manufacturing ProcessHigh Voltage Coil

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§ High voltage winding consists of a foilwinding in multiple disks.

§ Each disk has several turns.

§ High voltage coil is reinforced withfiberglass net.

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without any patternWire is wound in random

without any pattern

High Voltage CoilRandom Winding

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short circuits

The adjacent wires in a random winding can have high potential differences, thuscreating a large number of critical areas without sufficient insulation distances

This could cause problems with the insulation between turns leading to possibleshort circuits

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High Voltage CoilRandom Winding

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layers, as shown.Wire is wound in different

layers, as shown.

High Voltage CoilWire in Layers

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The insulating space between two layersis modified progressively, with the aim toassure enough distance in critical areas

High Voltage CoilWire in Layers

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between layers

Spaces between layers areprogressively modified to increasedistances between turns., However

there will be high potential differencebetween layers

High Voltage CoilWire in Layers

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turns.

This system consists of foil windingsin multiple disk. Each disk has several

turns.

High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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foil disk is made as shownThe connection between two consecutive

foil disk is made as shown

High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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problems with insulation

There are critical areaslocalized between disks. Wecan allocate enough spaceduring design to eliminateproblems with insulation

High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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compared to other winding methods.

In a foil disk winding design, the safety insulating space,between critical turns, can be easily guaranteed

compared to other winding methods.

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High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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correct positioning of disks

The foil is wound in a specialmachine using laser for thecorrect positioning of disks

High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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High voltage coilWinding

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being encapsulated.Foil disk winding before

being encapsulated.

High Voltage CoilFoil Disk

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High Voltage CoilMoulding

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High Voltage CoilCasting

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§ In horizontal filling system, cavities don’tform between foils disks. This is becausethe air is pushed by the resin mixture inradial direction – from bottom to the top

§ Disks can’t move during the castingprocess. This ensures the insulating levelbetween foils disks to remain constant

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High Voltage CoilDisadvantage of Vertical Casting

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§ In vertical filling system, the high voltagemold is filled in a vertical position in thecasting chamber.

§ Cavities can form between the foil disks,due to air being pushed by the resinmixture in axial direction – from thebottom to the top.

§ Any air bubbles will lead to increasedpartial discharge

Filling direction

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Manufacturing ProcessLow Voltage Coil

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Manufacturing ProcessLow Voltage Coil

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Manufacturing ProcessLow Voltage Coil - Curing

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Option:Low voltageSealed or Casted

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Manufacturing ProcessOil Transformer Windings

§ Windings are dried in an oven toattain below 1% of moisture content

§ Epoxy resin coated paper providesadhesion of winding layers

§ Filled with filtered and degassedtransformer oil under vacuum

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Manufacturing ProcessOil Transformer Windings§ Prevention of moisture from the ambient is achieved by

§ Hermetically sealed tank§ Separating the tank with a conservator – outside air enters through a

Silica Gel Breather

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Assembly section

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Firstly Secondly

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Assembly section

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SensorsPTC 130-150

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Test laboratories

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Two test roomscertificate ISO / IEC17025 since 2001according to ENAC

(generalrequirements forthe competence oftesting andcalibrationlaboratories)

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The final testRoutine and special tests

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Routine and specialTests:

FAT

Temperature RiseTest

Lightning Impulsetest

Sound level test

Other special tests…

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Transformer Specification

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§ Rated Power in kVA

§ kW x Power Factor

§ Primary Voltage (± 5% Tolerance)

§ Secondary Voltage at no load

§ Number of phases & Frequency (± 5% Tolerance)

§ Impedance

§ `Resistance to AC circuit with magnitude & phase

§ Altitude (< 1000 m a.s.l.) & ambient temperature (40oC)

§ Cooling type

§ Losses

§ Winding Material

Transformer SpecificationBasic

with AF, rating increases by up to 40%

with Cu about 70% higher price

low loss transformers up to ~50% higher costs

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Transformer SpecificationElectrical insulation system

§ Thermal Class

§ It indicates the maximum temperature that a materialcan admit without changing its characteristics

§ The temperature rise admitted in windings will dependon the insulation material thermal class

thermalclass

max. temp. admitted bythe insulation material

(°C)

average max.temperature rise in

windings (K)

(A) 105 65 Oil

(B) 130 80

(F) 155 100 Dry

(H) 180 125

(C) 220 150

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§ The allowed winding temperature rise depends on the insulationclass, maximum ambient temperature and hot spot

§ Simple consideration: max. ambient T + winding T-rise <=max. T-rise admitted by the insulation class

§ Example: oil transformer:§ Maximum ambient temperature: 40ºC§ Insulation class (A) = 105º C§ Winding temperature rise admitted = 105 – 40 = 65ºC

=> allowed average winding T-rise:60°C

§ Example: dry transformer:§ Maximum ambient temperature: 40ºC§ Insulation class (F) = 155º C§ Winding temperature rise admitted = 155 – 40 = 115ºC

=> allowed average winding T-rise 100°C

§ In practice the transformer is not continuously at 100% load andthe temperature varies (day, month, year). This compensates forincreased temperature during overload periods

Transformer SpecificationWinding temperature rise

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§ Match the transformer to the system

§ Variation in primary or secondary voltage

§ Example + or - 5% Tap for a 11 to 0.4 kV transformer

§ Turns Ratio = 11 / 0.4 = 27.5

§ Increase in Turns Ratio = 1.05 * 27.5 = 28.875

§ Decrease in Turn Ratio = 0.95 * 27.5 = 26.125

§ If Primary Voltage is constant, the secondary voltage at

§ +5% Tap – 11 / 28.875 = 380 V

§ -5% Tap – 11 / 26.125 = 412 V

§ To keep the Secondary Voltage constant with thePrimary Voltage changing

§ +5% Tap – 0.4 * 28.875 = 11.55 k V

§ -5% Tap – 0.4 * 26.125 = 10.45 kV

Transformer SpecificationTap Changer

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Transformer SpecificationOff Line Tap Changer

§ Discrete voltageregulation by varying thenumber of turns

§ Distribution transformersare normally furnishedwith off-load tapchangers

§ The standard number ofpositions is 5 (+/-2x2.5%).More positions can bemanufactured on request

§ Connections are normallybolted for Dry Type

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§ Tap changer located in the tank

Transformer SpecificationOff Line Tap Changer – Oil Type

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Transformer SpecificationOn Line Tap Changer

§ On-Load Tap Changer for frequently varying voltages

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§ Indicates winding configuration and difference in phase angle

§ D, Y, N, d, y, n, 1 to 11 (clock face) – Dyn11 (30o lead)

§ Example YNd11

Transformer SpecificationVector Group

A1

B1

C1

A2

B2

C2

a1

b1

c1

a2

b2

c2

A1

A2

B1

B2C2

C1

a1

a2 c1

c2

b1

b2

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§ Example YNd1

Transformer SpecificationVector Group

A1

B1

C1

A2

B2

C2

a1

b1

c1

a2

b2

c2

A1

A2

B1

B2C2

C1

a1

a2

c1

c2

b1

b2

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§ Some Vector Group are not available

§ Example YNd2

Transformer SpecificationVector Group

A1

B1

C1

A2

B2

C2

a1

b1

c1

a2

b2

c2

A1

A2

B1

B2C2

C1

a1c1

b1

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Transformer SpecificationEnvironmental & Climatic Conditions – Dry Type

Environmental Class:

§ E0 Normal indoor installation, no condensation, noconsiderable pollution

§ E1 Limited pollution, occasional condensation e.g. offcircuit periods

§ E2 Heavy pollution, frequent condensation

Climate Class:

§ C1 Lowest ambient temperatures:§ operation – 5°C

§ storage and transport - 25°C

§ C2 Lowest ambient temperatures:§ operation –25 ºC

§ storage and transport at –25ºC

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Transformer SpecificationFire Resistance – Dry Type

Fire Class:

§ F0 No special requirements except typical characteristicsfor dry-type transformers

§ F1 Increased demands

§ All materials practically free of halogens

§ Limited formation of fumes

§ Limited contribution with calorific energy to thesource of fire

§ Self extinguishing transformer fire

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Cost driversVoltage class and impulse level (BIL)

The transformer must withstand the corresponding BIL levelaccording to the voltage level – Induced Voltage (Separate SourceWithstand) & Lightning Impulse Test

The different standards (IEC, ANSI, etc.) give more than one BILlevel for the same voltage. For example in IEC:

UM F.l. kVef BIL List 1 BIL List 2

1,1 3

3,6 10 20 40

7,2 20 40 60

12 28 60 75

17,5 38 75 95

24 50 95 125

36 70 145 170

52 95 25072,5 140 325

The lower the BIL-level for the sameUM, the lower isthe price

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Transformer SpecificationEnclosure and IP Classification

§ The “IP” classification describes the degree of protectionprovided by enclosures

§ Explanation of numbers: IP23§ 1st number: protection against solid foreign objects: e.g. 2

corresponds to openings of max. 12.5 mm diameter(=finger).

§ 2nd number: protection against water: e.g. 3 providesprotection against sprayed water

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Dry transformers - accessoriesEnclosures

§ Dry transformers can be used for indoor or outdoor installations

§ for outdoor installations an enclosure is always necessary (so far)

§ for indoor applications customer may want an enclosure due to:§ safety reasons (energized transformers are not allowed to be

touched)§ ambient conditions (e.g. dust, water,..)

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Dry transformers - accessoriesEnclosures

IP-classification -Enclosures

A dry transformeris normally usedfor indooroperation withIP00 protection

BUT

Any kind of IPprotection can besupplied with drytransformers

IP31

IP23

IP44

IP00

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§ Ventilated and non-ventilated enclosures (for high IP) needto be distinguished

§ In case of dirty or contaminated ambient, non-ventilatedenclosures should be used

§ Non-ventilated enclosures could need a heat exchanger

§ Heat exchangers can be air-to-air or air-to-water heatexchangers

§ Recently a more compact thermosiphon-based air-to-airheat exchanger was introduced

§ Additionally the direct-water cooled technology is nowavailable and allows to take out heat directly from thetransformer without the need to pass via a heat exchanger

Dry transformers - accessoriesEnclosure and cooling

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Dry transformers - accessoriesEnclosure and cooling

§ When a dry transformer is defined with enclosure, thetemperature rise for windings needs to be lower than for IP00transformers, because the air temperature inside theenclosure is higher.

§ A complete air temperature calculation is required. The largerthe IP degree, the lower the winding temperature rise ispermitted

The winding temperaturerise depends on themaximum ambienttemperature.

OutdoorAir temp40ºC

internalair temp> 40ºC

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Oil transformers - accessoriesBuchholz Relay

§ Protective device sensitive to effects of dielectric failure fittedto the conservator

§ Small accumulation of gas produced by decomposition ofthe insulating oil accumulates at the top providing awarning§ Accumulated gases on the top can be analysed

§ Electric arc produces rapid oil flow providing a trip signal

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Design Considerations

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§ Primary & Secondary Voltages with tapping

§ Measure, Calculate and confirm

§ Maximum Coincident Load + contingency for planned &unplanned growth

§ kVA = kV x A x 1.732 (square root of 3)

§ Harmonics

§ < 5% THD

§ K Factors – weighting for harmonics

§ K 1 is linear load

§ K 4, 9 & 13 are common – transformer Is de-ratedaccordingly

§ Harmonic Filtering

Design ConsiderationsBasic Requirements

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§ Short circuit secondary windings

§ Increase voltage on primary windings until full load currentflows on the secondary

§ Impedance Voltage is due to winding resistance andleakage current

§ Z in % - (Impedance Voltage / Rated Voltage)

§ Short circuit Impedance is the percentage of drop inVoltage due to winding resistance and leakage reactanceto the rated Voltage

Design ConsiderationsImpedance Measurement

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§ Typical values 4 to 6% depending on the transformer size

§ Impedance is specified at 100% load

§ For ANAF rating it is at AN rating & not at AF

§ Determines the maximum value of current under faultconditions

§ Impacts on the design of the protection system

§ Impedance increases with the number of turns and thethickness of the coil

§ Impedance reduces with core area and the height of thetransformer

§ Design is a compromise between losses andimpedance

Design ConsiderationsImpedance

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§ Centralised or Distributed

§ Redundancy

§ Distributed with parallel operation

§ Same Voltage ratios, frequency, phase sequence andpolarity

§ Transformer should have the same phase displacementbetween primary & secondary voltages

§ Example – Dyn11 & Yd11

§ Same Impedance

§ A tolerance of 10% between the transformers

§ Load is shared in proportion to the MVA ratings

§ Unequal impedance will cause the lower impedancetransformer to be overloaded

§ Power Ratio of maximum 2:1 defined in IEC 676-8

Design ConsiderationsParallel Operation

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§ Space constraints

§ Eco Directive transformer are bigger and heavier

§ No specific advantage between Al or Copper

§ Cu transformers are shorter, fatter and heavier butmore expensive

§ It may be possible to change the design toaccommodate size constraints

Design ConsiderationsSize

Winding Length Width Height Weight PriceAluminium 1,700 801 2,076 3,105 100%Copper 1,850 1,010 1,850 4,300 175%% 109% 126% 89% 138%

Sizes for the Same Rating - Al vs Cu

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§ Outdoor / Indoor, Dusty, Salty

§ Indoor – preferably dry transformers

§ Self extinguishing and environmentally friendly

§ Lower maintenance

§ Outdoors

§ Dry transformers can be installed with IP44enclosure

§ C4H painting, Sealing of low voltage coil andspace heaters

§ Oil transformers are suitable for external installationwith harsh environmental conditions

Design ConsiderationsLocation

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§ Storage of more than 200 litres of oil

§ 500 kVA ONAN 11 to 0.4 kV transformer containsaround 500 to 900 litres

§ Additional guidance required if it is less than 10 m awayfrom any inland freshwater or coastal waters or less than50 m away from a well or borehole – Source ProtectionZones

§ Secondary Containment System Storage capacity shouldnot be than 110%

§ Minimum height of bund wall 150 mm to allow for rainfalland firefighting foam

§ Equipped with oil separation and pump to removerainwater

§ Fire Risk Assessment

§ Separation, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Barriers

Design ConsiderationsSpillage & Fire Containment

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Maintenance

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§ Low maintenance

§ Annual or quarterly for harsh environments such as dust orfumes or exposed to vibrations

§ Check for tightness of screws and bolts

§ Clean dusty surfaces with vacuum clearer or with dryair / Nitrogen

§ Insulation Resistance Test

MaintenanceDry Transformers

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MaintenancePartial discharges

§ If the insulation of a winding has a defect, partial dischargeappears.

§ In a vacuum cast transformer this defect can originate from anair bubble generated during the resin filling process.

§ This air cavity creates small electrical discharges, e.g. due tothe potential difference between two turns. With time itdestroys the insulation.

Cavity inbubbleshape Shortcircuit

Resin (Insulation)

Wndg. turns Partial dischargePartial dischargesmust bemeasured.Standard valuesare below 10 pC

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§ Check oil leaks and oil level at regular intervals

§ Oil including Midel are hygroscopic – will absorbatmospheric moisture

§ Maintenance of Silica Gel Breather - monthly

§ Annual Oil Sampling

§ Increase frequency if highly loaded

§ Serviceability of oil – dielectric strength & watercontent

§ Insulation system – deterioration of oil & paperproduces combustible gases – Dissolved GasAnalysis

§ Maintenance of accessories

MaintenanceOil Transformers

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MaintenanceOil Reclamation

Oil InletGate Valve

InletPump

Filter

Heating

DegassingChamber

DischargePump

VacuumPump

VacuumGauge

Oil OutletGate Valve

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Eco Directive

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Eco DirectiveOil Transformers

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Eco DirectiveDry Transformers

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Eco DirectiveTier 1 vs Tier 2

Size & weight between Tier 1 & Tier 2: 5 to 10% impact

Load No Load Load No LoadOil 11,000 950 9,500 855Dry 11,000 1,800 11,000 1,620

Eco Directive Losses in Watts for 1250 kVA

TypeTier 1 Tier 2

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Eco DirectivePeak Efficiency Index

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Eco DirectivePeak Efficiency Index

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§ Up to 40% increase in power with fans for emergencyoperation only

§ Increase in load is not part of normal duty cycle

§ Temporary increase in load due to failure of anothertransformer

§ N-1 operation mode

§ Transformer will comply with Eco Directive at AN ratingand not on AF rating

§ If the increased load is part of the normal duty cycle, thenAF rating losses should be complied with

Eco DirectiveANAF

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Eco DirectiveANAF

Power NLL LL1202000 2600 160002800 3423 20384

Comply at AN/AF Comply at AN Comply at AFLoad (kVA) No load lossesLoad Losses Load (kVA) No load losses Load Losses Load (kVA) No load losses Load Losses

0% 0 2600 0 0% 0 2600 0 0% 0 3423 010% 200 2600 104 10% 200 2600 160 10% 280 3423 20415% 300 2600 234 15% 300 2600 360 15% 420 3423 45925% 500 2600 650 25% 500 2600 1000 25% 700 3423 127430% 600 2600 936 30% 600 2600 1440 30% 840 3423 183540% 800 2600 1664 40% 800 2600 2560 40% 1120 3423 326150% 1000 2600 2600 50% 1000 2600 4000 50% 1400 3423 509660% 1200 2600 3744 60% 1200 2600 5760 60% 1680 3423 733871% 1429 2600 5309 71% 1429 2600 8168 71% 2000.6 3423 1040675% 1500 2600 5850 75% 1500 2600 9000 75% 2100 3423 1146680% 1600 2600 6656 80% 1600 2600 10240 80% 2240 3423 1304695% 1900 2600 9386 95% 1900 2600 14440 95% 2660 3423 18397

100% 2000 2600 10400 100% 2000 2600 16000 100% 2800 3423 20384140% 2800 2600 20384 140% 2800 2600 31360 31.7%

53.8%

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Eco DirectiveANAF

Power NLL LL1202000 2600 160002800 3423 20384

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