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2014
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Poland
France
Australia - Benalla
Industry leading
Australian manufacturing
plant for oil filled
distribution transformers
and kiosks. Over 35
years experience
designing and building
kiosks for Australian
utilities and various
other market sectors.
Innovations include
internal arc rated kiosks,
automated kiosks and
cyclone rated kiosks.
China
Dry-type up to
15MVA, 36kV
Liquid filled up to
60MVA, 110kV
Turkey
Greece
Dry-type up to
15MVA, 36kV
Dry-type up to
25MVA, 52kV
Liquid filled up to
80MVA, 170kV
Liquid filled up to
2.5MVA, 36kV
India
Dry-type up to
5MVA, 33kV
Liquid filled up to
100MVA, 170kV
Indonesia
Turkey - Cayirova
World-class
manufacturing plant
for oil distribution
transformers, medium
power transformers, cast
resin transformers and
special transformers.
France - Fontenay
le Comte
Specialised
manufacturing plant
for impregnated and
cast resin transformers,
impregnated and cast
resin reactors and special
winding transformers
(earthing transformers,
motor starting
transformers, rectifier
transformers).
France - Metz
Indonesia - Jakarta
Centre of Excellence
for Schneider Electric.
Spread over three sites
manufacturing a broad
range of oil and dry type
transformers.
An expanding
manufacturing plant that
offers oil distribution
transformers, medium
power transformers and
special transformers
(Zone 2 Hazardous
transformers,
autotransformers
and phase shifting
transformers).
India - Vadodara
There are two
manufacturing sites in
India with over 50+ years
of experience in total.
The plants manufacture
generator, furnace,
isolation, earthing,
converter duty/rectifier
duty, auto and reactor
transformers.
China - Suzhou
Australia
Brazil
Poland
Greece
Brazil
Specialised
manufacturing factory
with almost 70 years
of experiences in the
design and production
of oil-immersed and cast
resin transformers. The
factory also specialises
in production of epoxy
resin/fibreglass dry type
transformers ideal for
industrial applications.
The Brazilian
manufacturing plant was
originally established
in 1976, Blumenau,
Santa Catatrina. The
plant offers dry epoxy
resin encapsulated
transformers as well
as inductance, control,
measurement and power
transformers.
Overview
Transformer Solutions
We are proud to present to you Schneider Electrics
complete transformer product portfolio. These products
showcase both the local and the global expertise of the
company and represent a long history of engineering
development and expertise.
Schneider Electrics offer has been built around its long
time core brands of Merlin Gerin, a leader in electrical
switching technologies that was formally brought into
the group in 1986; Telemecanique, a leading specialist in
industrial control and automation that joined the business
in 1988 and Square D, a major North American supplier
of electrical distribution and industrial control equipment,
which was acquired in 1991.
These three brands were well established in Australia
and joined by Australian Standard Electrical Transformers
(ASET), a Victorian distribution transformer and kiosk
manufacturer; Nu-Lec Industries, a Queensland
manufacturer of pole-mounted reclosers and sectionalisers
and Clipsal, a manufacturer of low voltage wiring
accessories.
More recently, Schneider Electrics growth has continued
with the acquisition of TAC, a global leader in building
automation; CiTect, a global provider of software for
industrial automation; Pelco, a manufacturer of hi-tech
security cameras; SCADA group, an Australian-based
leading provider of telemetry products and solutions; and
APC, a world leader in critical power and cooling services
that now includes Gutor, MGE and Uniflair.
Power Transformers
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Distribution Transformers
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Special Transformers
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Distribution Transformers
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KPX Kiosks
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Special Transformers
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BCV Autotransformer
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Services
Transformer Repair and Refurbishment Services
Technical Information
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Overloading
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Minera EX
Minera MPT
Minera R
36
170
Various
60
80
80
Switching medium
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Indoor/outdoor
Features and
applications
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Distribution Transformers
Minera PoleMounted
Minera HE/
HE+
KPX
Minera Tesa
Minera GMX
Trihal/Tricast
36
36
36
22
36
52
0.5
1.6
2.5
2.5
3.15
30
Switching medium
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Solid insulation
Indoor/outdoor
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Features and
applications
Pole-mounted
oil immersed
transformer.
High efficiency
transformer
with amorphous
core technology
available.
Hermetically
sealed with filing
under vacuum.
MV and LV
connections
mounted on
tank lid.
Cable boxes
suitable for top
or bottom entry.
Groundmounted
immersed
transformer.
Bushing on
wall style,
hermetically
sealed
construction.
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Autotransformers
LV/LV Tx
Minera SGrid
Minera PV
Minera
LowRad
R-Cool
231/400V or
400/231
400/400
24
36
52
36
0.4
0.4
0.8
1.6
3.15
3.15
Switching medium
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Liquid insulation
Solid insulation
Indoor/outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Indoor and
Outdoor
Features and
applications
The BCV
range of
autotransformers
are available in
ratings up to
400kVA.
Applications
include stepping
voltage up or
down without
isolating the
secondary or
primary.
Transformer
for residential
photovoltaic
(PV) generation.
It features an
on-load tap
changer.
Transformer
for residential
photovoltaic (PV)
generation.
Compliant to
NISV standards
for the protection
of people from
non-ionising
radiation.
Air-conditioned
special dry-type
transformer,
which is
designed to
achieve high IP
ratings and an
efficient cooling
solution that can
not be reached
with conventional
enclosures and
cooling.
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Minera MP Transformer
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: from 2.5 up to 80MVA.
Rated voltage: up to 170kV.
Phases: one or three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN, (ONAF, OFAF, ODAF, OFWF or ODWF on request).
Other (optional): breathing or sealed type, off-circuit tap changer
(OCTC) or on load tap changer (OLTC), a wide variety of accessories.
Manufacturing Standard : AS 60076
Applications
Utilities: transmission and distribution network, automatic voltage regulator.
Power generation: hydro, nuclear, thermal, photovoltaic.
Small industries: textile, automotive, pharmaceutics, food.
Renewable energies: solar, wind onshore and offshore, biomass.
Mining: ground-mounted, under ground-mounted, heavy polluted area.
Metal: furnace, cycloconverter load, rectifier load.
Oil and gas: onshore, offshore, FPSO and hazardous area.
Magnetic Core
The transformers magnetic core is manufactured from a high grade, cold-rolled, grain-oriented silicon
steel. The lamination stacking is either butt-lap or step-lap-type. The magnetic core is generally
a multi-layer circular cross section and the slitting and cutting of the magnetic core is made by
automated machines.
In order to reduce transformer sound level to a minimum, the magnetic core and its framework are
carefully sized to minimise the vibrations and, in particular, magnetostriction effects, which constitute
the main sources of sound in medium power transformers.
Minera Ex Transformer
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 60MVA.
Rated voltage: up to 36kV.
Phases: three-phase units (single-phase available on request).
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN, (ONAF on request).
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076 / EN 50464-1, IEC 60079-6 / EN 50015, ATEX.
Other (optional): hermetically sealed or conservator; ground-mounted with normal, low noise or very
low noise levels.
Applications
Mining Zone 1 and Zone 2 sites.
Oil and gas - onshore or offshore Zone 1 and Zone 2 sites.
Minera R Transformer
The electrical and mechanical design of the Schneider Electric rectifier transformer is based on
decades of experience in transformer design for both medium and high voltage ranges, expert
calculation and CAD programming. They are oil-type transformers filled with mineral, silicone or
vegetable oil. They operate at the fundamental frequency of an alternating current system and
are designed to have one or more output windings connected to the rectifier. It is possible to
make major changes in the output current and voltage by using the transformer with a different
rectifier configuration.
Rectifier transformers that are designed for treating high harmonics will dramatically increase
load losses (DC and eddy currents) but have very little effect on no-load losses. Various types of
transformer connections are available on request including polygon or double-zigzag connections.
High or low value coupling coefficient and phase shifting options are also available.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 80MVA.
Rated voltage: various - please consult us.
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN (ONAF on request).
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076 / EN 50464-1, IEC 60079-6 / EN 50015, ATEX.
Applications
Railways
Metal
Renewables
Distribution Transformers
Minera GMX Ground Mounted Transformers
Distribution Transformers up to 36kV/3150kVA
Overview
The GMX range is an outdoor range of ground-mounted oil-filled transformers with with bushings wallmounted to suit cables from above or below. Rated from 315kVA to 3.15MVA or higher at 11kV and
22kV, GMX transformers are fully compliant with the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS).
Minera GMX
Transformer
Schneider Electric has a long history of transformer manufacturing in Australia. Our Transformer
Solutions factory is located in Benalla, Victoria. A wide range of oil-immersed transformers and
transformer solutions are designed to meet different specifications and applications.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 3150kVA.
Rated voltage: up to 36kV
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076
Other (optional): oil temperature indicator, integrated safety detector, pressure relief device, winding
temperature indicator, marshalling box and wheels.
Applications
Industrial
Commercial
Mining
Infrastructure
Distribution Transformers
Minera TESA Ground Mounted Transformers
Distribution Transformers up to 22kV/2500kVA
Overview
The TESA range is an outdoor range of ground-mounted oil-filled transformers with bushings
cover-mounted to suit cable from above (cables from below is also possible). Rated from 315kVA to
2500kVA or higher at 11kV and 22kV, TESA transformers are fully compliant with Minimum Energy
Performance Standard (MEPS).
Schneider Electric has a long history of transformer manufacturing in Australia. Our transformer
solutions factory is located in Benalla, Victoria. A wide range of oil-immersed transformers and
transformer solutions are designed to meet different specifications and applications.
Minera TESA
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 2500kVA
Rated voltage: up to 22kV.
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076
Other (optional): oil temperature indicator, integrated safety detector, pressure relief device, winding
temperature indicator, marshalling box and wheels.
Applications
Industrial
Commercial
Mining
Infrastructure
Distribution Transformers
Minera Pole-Mounted Transformers
Pole-Mounted Transformers up to 36kV/500kVA
Overview
The Minera pole-mounted range is an outdoor range of pole-top oil-filled transformers. Rated from
10kVA to 500kVA, single or three-phase at 11kV, 22kV and 36kV; Minera Pole-Mounted transformers
are fully compliant with Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS). A wide range of oil-immersed
transformers and transformer solutions are designed to meet different specifications and applications.
In accordance with the requirements of AS 2374.1.2, all Schneider Electric distribution transformers
are fully compliant with MEPS.
Minera PX Transformer
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 500kVA.
Rated voltage: 11, 22 and 36kV.
Phases: three-phase and single-phase.
Rated frequency: 50Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076.
Other (optional): oil temperature indicator.
Applications
Utilities
Commercial
Mining
Infrastructure
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Distribution Transformers
Minera HE+ High Efficiency Transformers
Distribution Transformers up to 36kV/1600kVA
Overview
Transformer losses represent a cost to the energy retailer sending electricity through the transformer.
In the aggregate, these losses are the highest in the distribution (<33kV) network. The losses can be
broadly divided into two categories: load losses, which are proportional to the electric current; and noload losses, which are caused by the magnetisation of the core steel and are constant - independent
of the electrical load. These represent fixed costs to the energy retailer.
Amorphous Metal
One way to reduce the no-load losses in the core is to take traditional core steel and scribe it with
a laser; this will reduce the losses to a certain extent. Another way is to glassify the steel, which
produces randomly oriented grains within the steel. The alternating magnetic field is able to switch
direction more easily and losses are strongly reduced.
Schneider Electric provides a full range of energy-efficient solutions to suit your exact needs. In
addition to the existing high efficiency Minera HE transformers, Schneider Electric offers a new
technology product range; amorphous core transformers Minera HE+, which provide even greater
energy savings. Minera HE+ is an ultra high efficiency amorphous transformer, which is more
economical than standard efficiency transformers, as it consumes 70% to 80% less energy than
conventional silicon steel transformers.
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Minera HE+ Transformer
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 1600kVA.
Rated voltage: up to 36kV.
Phases: three-phase (single-phase available upon request).
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN, KNAN (other on request).
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076, EN 50464-1 (others on request).
Applications
Industry
Infrastructure
Data Centres
Buildings
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Distribution Transformers
KPX Kiosks
Kiosks - up to 36kV/2500kVA
Overview
Smart Kiosk
Prefabricated (kiosk) substations are defined as an enclosure containing transformers, low voltage
and high voltage switchgear, connections and auxiliary equipment to supply low voltage energy from a
high voltage system or vice versa. Kiosk designs may have different configurations depending on the
requirements of the site footprint and access.
KPX - elongated design with access from both ends.
KPX - square design with access from one side.
Applications
Wind farm solutions: the initial design of a wind farm can have profound implications for its future
profitability. The fundamental aim is to maximise energy production, minimise capital and operational
costs and stay within the constraints imposed by the site. The kiosk substation for wind farms have
to take into account many variables such as the environment (oil containment), exposure to windy
weather and connection to the grid.
Elongated KPX
Electrical utility solutions: for electrical utilities, long blackout periods and voltage fluctuations are
unacceptable. Their primary needs include safety of supply and continuity of service, due to increasing
pressures from the mandatory measurement of customer service and customer expectations.
Defence solutions: defence substations differ from those provided by electrical utilities, as
typically they also form part of the emergency power distribution system and contain control and
communications equipment needed to effectively distribute and control emergency power.
Industrial solutions: reliability of supply for industrial customers is critical. A power outage can
potentially cost millions of dollars. Their primary needs include quality of supply, energy efficiency and
continuity of service.
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Distribution Transformers
Trihal/Tricast - Cast Resin Transformers
Dry-Type Transformers up to 52kV/30MVA
Tricast Dry-Type
Transformer
Tricast Dry-Type
Transformer
Overview
Technical Characteristics
Trihal with Enclosure
Applications
Rail
Water
MMM
Wind farms
Buildings
Oil and gas
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Standard offer
Premium offer
Special Transformers
Minera SGrid Transformers
Distribution Transformers up to 24kV/800kVA
Overview
High penetration of residential photovoltaic (PV) generation in some areas can cause a rise in the low
voltage level, beyond limits permitted by regulation. The particular difficulty with this voltage rise is that
is it present during sunny days, when the PV cells are generating but absent at night when generation
ceases. This means that permanent changes of off-load tap switches can be problematic. One
solution is to mount a small on-load tap changer in a distribution transformer, which is why Schneider
Electric developed the SGrid.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 800kVA.
Rated voltage: up to 24kV.
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076, EN 50464-1, DIN EN 50464-1.
Minera SGrid-O
Applications
Residential
MV/LV distribution substations
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Special Transformers
R-Cool - Air Conditioned Special Dry-Type
Dry-Type Transformers up to 36kV/3150kVA
Overview
R-Cool Dry-Type
Transformer
R-Cool dry-type transformer is an air conditioned special dry-type transformer, designed to achieve
high IP ratings and efficient cooling, which can not be reached with conventional enclosures and
cooling. It is now possible to utilise dry-type transformers in extreme temperatures and dust; indoor or
outdoor or 100 per cent humidity without the need for filters or any other disposal materials. External
air, water or other coolant is not required at site since R-Cool is a complete stand-alone solution; it
simply needs to be powered up to operate.
Technical Characteristics
R-Cool Dry-Type
Transformer
Applications
Mines and metals
Chemical industries
Transportation (tunnels)
Power generation
Marine
Infrastructure with limited cooling
Oil and gas
R-Cool System
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Special Transformers
BCV LV/LV Transformer
Special Transformer 400/400V
Overview
The BCV range of 400V/400V transformers are available in ratings up to 400kVA. Applications include
where the earthing system needs to be changed or as an isolation transformer.
Technical Characteristics
BCV LV/LV Special
Transformer
Applications
Final distribution
Isolated operation
Bypass transformer
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Special Transformers
BCV Autotransformer
Autotransformer up to 400kVA
Overview
The BCV range of auto transformers are available in ratings up to 400kVA. Applications include
stepping voltage up or down without isolating the secondary or primary.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 400kVA (for higher ratings, please consult us).
Rated voltage: 231/400V or 400/231 (for other voltages, please consult us).
Phases: three-phase.
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076, IEC/EN 60076-11.
Other: star/star coupling with neutral; covers may be purchased later as accessories.
Applications
Stepping voltage up/down in a small physical size.
Stepping voltage up/down without reducing network impedance.
Compensating for voltage drops over long cables (e.g. tunnels).
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Special Transformers
Minera LowRad - Low Radiation Transformers
Distribution Transformers up to 52kV/3150kVA
Overview
Some countries, such as Switzerland, have developed regulations for the protection of people
from non-ionising radiation (the NISV standards). This limits the magnetic flux density at a distance
from electrical plant to 1 micro-Tesla. The distance at which the measurement is taken needs to
be specified by the end user, but it is typically between 1m and 3m. The NISV standard is met by
using magnetic shields (or shunts) on the inside tank walls, special connections of the windings and
a special design for the LV terminal box. Schneider Electrics Minera LowRad transformer has been
tested to emit only 1 micro Tesla (1T) of magnetic flux density between 1 and 3 metres, depending
on the rating and design of the transformer.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: 3150kVA.
Rated voltage: 52kV.
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076 / EN50464-1.
Applications
Utilities
Medical industries
Tested NISV Curves for Schneider Transformer (630kVA)
Schneider Electrics Minera LowRad transformer has been tested to emit only 1 micro Tesla
(1T) of magnetic flux density between 1 and 3 metres, depending on the rating and design of
the transformer.
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Special Transformers
Minera PV Transformers for Photovoltaic Systems
Distribution Transformers up to 36kV/1600kVA
Overview
Minera PV Transformer
Recently Schneider Electric developed three-winding transformers specially designed for grid
connected photovoltaic systems. These transformers are designed according to any single customer
requirements regarding voltage, power, low losses, sound level, climate and more. Special attention
to people and environmental safety issues is always considered. In large PV installations, multiple
inverters paralleled to the PV arrays are directly connected to one or more medium-voltage utility
transformers. Schneider Electrics offer of three-winding transformers can reduce costs without
compromising any of the transformer functions. The transformers primary voltage is at the low voltage
side and the secondary is at the medium voltage side. The input voltages usually take values 270, 315
or 375V and the medium voltage varies according to the feeding network voltage (i.e.11, 20, 30kV).
Present solar inverter power requires a transformer rated power of 500kVA, 1000kVA or 1250kVA.
Technical Characteristics
Rated power: up to 1600kVA.
Rated voltage: up to 36kV.
Phases: three-phase unit.
Rated frequency: 50Hz.
Type of cooling: ONAN.
Manufacturing standards: AS 60076, EN 50464-1.
Other: protection relays on the filing plug, liquid retention bund.
Minera PV Transformer
Applications
Photovoltaic systems
Solar
Photovoltaic Systems
Minera PV transformers are the ideal solution for photovoltaic systems. The technology used along
with the appropriate sizing of the core, the framework and the high quality materials results in the
most suitable product in terms of quality, reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness. Three-winding
transformer features include:
galvanic isolation between the solar inverter and the feeding network
voltage step-up from the inverter output to the MV feeding network
wound magnetic core for:
> standard or low losses
> minimum sound levels and low inrush current.
inverters
PV transformers
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Services
Transformer Repair and Refurbishment Services
Transformer Refurbishment
Schneider Electric offers a range of refurbishment and repair services to extend the life of transformers
and kiosks. By partnering with Schneider Electric you can gain full life cycle support for your electrical
distribution equipment and maximise the return on your investment. Benefit from our expertise gained
through 40 years of transformer manufacturing in Australia.
Before
Level 3: intermediate repair - repair and refurbishment at our transformer manufacturing facility.
Level 4: major repair - removal of transformer core and coils for repairs and moisture removal.
Level 5: end-of-life disposal - the offer ensures safe and environmentally friendly disposal of the
equipment. Hazardous materials are extracted and disposed of by specialist partners
approved by Schneider Electric. Maximum recycling of materials is achieved.
Kiosk Refurbishment
We also specialise in the total repair and refurbishment of MV/LV kiosks. This extends the life of your
assets and helps you make the most of your capital investment.
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Technical Information
Three-Phase Transformers - Line Currents
and Minimum Energy Performance Standards
kVA
0.400 0.415
139
100
144
209
150
217
223
160
231
278
200
289
348
250
361
417
300
433
438
315
455
556
400
577
696
500
722
835
600
866
876
630
909
1043
750
1083
1113
800
1155
1391
1000
1443
1739
1250
1804
2087
1500
2165
2226
1600
2309
2435
1750
2526
2782
2000
2887
3478
2500
3608
4174
3000
4330
4869
3500
5052
5565
4000
5774
6260
4500
6495
6956
5000
7217
Line Current = kVA / (1.732 x kV)
0.380
152
228
243
304
380
456
479
608
760
912
957
1140
1215
1519
1899
2279
2431
2659
3039
3798
4558
5318
6077
6837
7597
0.433
133
200
213
267
333
400
420
533
667
800
840
1000
1067
1333
1667
2000
2133
2333
2667
3333
4000
4667
5333
6000
6667
0.440
131
197
210
262
328
394
413
525
656
787
827
984
1050
1312
1640
1968
2099
2296
2624
3280
3936
4593
5249
5905
6561
0.690
84
126
134
167
209
251
264
335
418
502
527
628
669
837
1046
1255
1339
1464
1673
2092
2510
2929
3347
3765
4184
1.00
57.7
86.6
92.4
115
144
173
182
231
289
346
364
433
462
577
722
866
924
1010
1155
1443
1732
2021
2309
2598
2887
Voltage kV
1.05
55.0
82.5
88.0
110
137
165
173
220
275
330
346
412
440
550
687
825
880
962
1100
1375
1650
1925
2199
2474
2749
1.1
52.5
78.7
84.0
105
131
157
165
210
262
315
331
394
420
525
656
787
840
919
1050
1312
1575
1837
2099
2362
2624
3.3
17.5
26.2
28.0
35.0
43.7
52.5
55.1
70.0
87.5
105
110
131
140
175
219
262
280
306
350
437
525
612
700
787
875
6.6
8.7
13.1
14.0
17.5
21.9
26.2
27.6
35.0
43.7
52.5
55.1
65.6
70.0
87.5
109
131
140
153
175
219
262
306
350
394
437
10.5
5.50
8.25
8.80
11.0
13.7
16.5
17.3
22.0
27.5
33.0
34.6
41.2
44.0
55.0
68.7
82.5
88.0
96.2
110
137
165
192
220
247
275
11
5.25
7.87
8.40
10.5
13.1
15.7
16.5
21.0
26.2
31.5
33.1
39.4
42.0
52.5
65.6
78.7
84.0
91.9
105
131
157
184
210
236
262
22
2.62
3.94
4.20
5.25
6.56
7.87
8.27
10.5
13.1
15.7
16.5
19.7
21.0
26.2
32.8
39.4
42.0
45.9
52.5
65.6
78.7
91.9
105
118
131
33
1.75
2.62
2.80
3.50
4.37
5.25
5.51
7.00
8.75
10.5
11.0
13.1
14.0
17.5
21.9
26.2
28.0
30.6
35.0
43.7
52.5
61.2
70.0
78.7
87.5
MEPS Table
Standards:
Scope:
Rated
Required
Power MEPS
Level
Government Regulations:
All distribution transformers sold in Australia must comply with the standard.
State government regulators are responsible for enforcing the regulations.
Website: www.energyrating.gov.au
Definition:
The transformer power efficiency at 50% load and unity power factor in per cent
is calculated in accordance with AS2374.1.2 - 2003 S 1.5.1 ( c ).
KVA %
100 98.76%
150 98.85%
160 98.87%
200 98.94%
250 98.98%
300 99.03%
315 99.04%
400 99.08%
500 99.13%
600 99.16%
630 99.17%
= No Load Loss in kW
750 99.21%
= Load Loss in kW
800 99.22%
1000 99.27%
1250 99.31%
1500 99.35%
1600 99.36%
1750 99.37%
2000 99.39%
2500 99.40%
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Technical Information
Three-Phase Common Transformer
Vector Groups
Phasor
symbols
A
C2
LV winding
n
a2
A2
Dy1
Winding connections
c2
B
B2
b2
A2
c2
C2
B2
A2
a2
a2
a1
B1
B2
b2
b2
b1
C1
C2
c2
c2
c1
a2
Yd1
A1
b2
A1
A2
A2
a2
a2 a1
B1
B2
B2
b2
b2 b1
C1
C2
C2
c2
c2 c1
Phase displacement = - 30
Clock-hour figure = 1
Dy11
A
C2
a2
A2
b2
B
C
B2
c2
A2
a2
a2 a1
B1 B2
B2
b2
b2 b1
C1 C2
C2
c2
c2 c1
a2
A2
Yd11
b2
a
C2
A1 A2
B2
c
c2
A1
A2
A2
a2
a2 a1
B1
B2
B2
b2
b2 b1
C1
C2
C2
c2
c2 c1
Phase displacement = 30
Clock-hour figure = 11
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Technical Information
Transformer Calculations
Transformer Efficiency and Voltage Drop
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Technical Information
Transformer Calculations
Parallel Operation and Transformer Selection
Transformer Selection
Let us assume that an industrial user wants to buy a 630kVA transformer. The transformer will
operate with 60% average loading, eight hours per day, 200 working days per year. Two transformer
manufacturers submit different offers to the industrial user. The first manufacturer offers a transformer
with 900W no-load losses and 6800W load losses at a sales price of $23,300. The second manufacturer
offers a transformer with 780W no-load losses and 7045W load losses at a sales price of $24,000.
Considering that the depreciation of the transformer purchase investment is going to be done in five years
and the energy charge is $0.11/kWH, calculate the economical optimum offer.
The comparison of the two offers will be based on the annual total owing cost, which is the sum of the
annual buying cost and the annual usage cost. An approximation of the annual buying cost can be found
by dividing the sales price with the years of depreciation. An approximation of the annual usage cost can
be calculated based on the annual charge due to the transformer operation (annual charge for load losses
and no-load losses).
Manufacturer A
The annual buying cost in $ is:
OC =
$23300
5
Manufacturer B
= $4660.00
= $4800.00
As a result, although the transformer sales price of the second manufacturer is 20% more
expensive (i.e. $700.00 more expensive), the transformer of the second manufacturer is
finally more economical, since its annual total owing cost is 1.5% less (i.e. $90.00 less). From
the above, it is concluded that the cheapest transformer is not always the most economical.
In particular, the difference at the annual total owing cost could be more than 1.5%. This will
happen if we consider more years for the depreciation (instead of the current assumption
of five years), or if we use the transformer more (instead of the current assumption of 60%
average loading, eight hours per day, 200 working days per year).
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Technical Information
Transformer Calculations
Air Resistance and Cross-Section Input and Output Openings
When the transformer is going to be installed inside an electrical room (indoor installation), particular attention
should be paid to the calculation of the dimensions of the installation area as well as to the ventilation of the
installation room. The ventilation of the electrical room influences the cooling, and consequently, the transformers
life. The distance between the walls of the room and the transformer end points must be from 50 to 60 cm.
Gravel
Pit for oil
Dimensions of transformer installation room.
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Technical Information
Transformer Calculations
Overloading
Ambient Temperature
The rated power of the transformer is typically calculated for the following conditions:
maximum ambient temperature of 40C
average daily ambient temperature of 30C
average annual ambient temperature of 20C.
On request, transformers operating under different ambient temperature conditions can be produced.
Overloading
The rated overloading of transformer depends
on the transformers previous load or the
corresponding oil temperature at the beginning
of the overloading. Examples of the permissible
duration and the respective levels of the
acceptable overloadings are shown below.
Previous continuous
loading
(% of rated power)
50
55
20%
min.
30%
min.
40%
min.
50%
min.
180
90
60
30
15
75
68
120
60
30
15
90
78
60
30
15
It should also be noted that the oil temperature is not a safe measure for the winding temperature,
since the time constant of the oil is 2 to 4 hours, while the time constant of the winding is 2 to 6
minutes. Therefore, the determination of the permissible duration of the overloading must be done
very carefully, since there is a danger of the winding temperature exceeding the critical temperature of
105C, without being visible by the oil temperature.
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Notes
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