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THREE PHASE DISTRIBUTION POWER TRANSFORMERS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

A technical specification for a three-phase distribution transformer details the electrical, mechanical, and thermal parameters required to ensure the unit can safely and efficiently step down medium-voltage electricity (e.g., 11kV or 33kV) to consumer-level voltage (e.g., 400V/230V).

General Ratings & Electrical Parameters

These are the “nameplate” basics that define the capacity and voltage limits of the unit.

ParameterTypical Specification
Rated Power (kVA/MVA)16, 25, 63, 100, 250, 500, up to 2500 kVA
Input Voltage (HV)11kV, 22kV, or 33kV
Output Voltage (LV)415V, 433V, or 480V (Line-to-Line)
Number of Phases3 Phase
Frequency50 Hz or 60 Hz
Vector GroupDyn11 (Delta Primary, Star Secondary with Neutral)
Cooling TypeONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural)
Insulation ClassClass A (for oil-immersed)

Technical Performance Requirements

  • Efficiency & Losses: Modern units must meet specific “Star Ratings” or DOE efficiency levels.
  • No-load loss: Power lost in the core (iron losses); typically minimized using CRGO (Cold Rolled Grain Oriented) steel or Amorphous metal.
  • Load loss: Power lost in the windings (copper losses) at $75^\circ\text{C}$.

Temperature Rise:

  1. Top Oil: $\leq 35^\circ\text{C}$ to $40^\circ\text{C}$ above ambient.
  2. Winding: $\leq 40^\circ\text{C}$ to $45^\circ\text{C}$ above ambient.
  3. Impedance: Typically 4% to 5% for distribution units. This helps limit short-circuit currents.
  4. Flux Density: Usually limited to 1.6 to 1.9 Tesla to prevent core saturation during over-voltage.
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Standard Accessories & Fittings

A standard technical bid usually requires the following to be included:

  1. Conservator Tank: (For ratings >50kVA) to allow for oil expansion.
  2. Silica Gel Breather: To remove moisture from the air entering the tank.
  3. Buchholz Relay: For internal fault detection (standard on larger units, typically >500kVA).
  4. Tap Changer: Usually an “Off-Circuit” Tap Changer with a range of $\pm 5\%$ in steps of $2.5\%$.
  5. Oil Level Indicator and Thermometer (Oriti/Wti).
  6. Pressure Relief Device (PRD): To prevent tank rupture during internal arcs.

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