Protection
The Purpose Of Transformer Gas Relay
The transformer gas relay is a protective device installed on the top of oil-filled transformers. It performs two functions. It detects the slow accumulation of gases, providing an alarm after… Read more
Nov 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Transformer Differential Protection Principles
Similar to bus protections, transformers are protected by differential relays. Inter-winding faults (short circuits) and ground faults within power transformers can be detected by this protection scheme. Failure to detect… Read more
Nov 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Transformers Are Never Silent
Yes, we all know that transformers are never silent. This is actually quite impossible, but in an environmentally aware, highly regulated world, the issue is not the level of noise,… Read more
Oct 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Safety Clearance Recommendations for Transformer
Clearance from Outdoor Liquid Insulated Transformers to Buildings (NEC) Clearance between Two Outdoor Liquid Insulated Transformers (NEC) Dry Type Transformer in Indoor Installation (NES 420.21) Dry Type Transformer in Outdoor… Read more
Oct 24, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Transformers
Definitions of Voltage Transformer Parameters
Rated voltage factor Rated primary voltage (Up) Rated secondary voltage Accuracy power Accuracy class Voltage ratio error Phase or phase displacement error Rated thermal limiting output The voltage transformer must… Read more
Oct 18, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Heating of the Dry-type Transformer
Although transformers can be classified by core construction (shell or core type), the more functional types of standardized classifications are based on how the transformer is designed for its specific… Read more
Oct 15, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Switching Impulse Test of the Transformer
The switching impulse test is applied to confirm the withstand of the transformer’s insulation against excessive voltages occurring during switching. During the switching impulse voltage test, the insulation between windings… Read more
Oct 11, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Overcurrent protection of transformer (NEC 450.3)
The overcurrent protection required for transformers is consider for Protection of Transformer only. Such overcurrent protection will not necessarily protect the primary or secondary conductors or equipment connected on the… Read more
Oct 08, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Transformers
Dry Transformer Percent Impedance Definition
The percent impedance is the percent voltage required to circulate rated current flow through one transformer winding when another winding is short-circuited at the rated voltage tap at rated frequency. %Z is related… Read more
Oct 03, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Right Choice of Dry Type or Liquid-Filled Transformer
1. Two Types of Transformers 2. Cooling and insulating system 3. Losses 4. Operating Life of Transformer 5. Maintainability 6. Repairability 7. Core/Coil Reclamation and Recycling 8. Operating Sound Level… Read more
Sep 29, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Differences between Shunt Reactor and Power Transformer
Shunt Reactor and Transformer both appear similar in construction. Reactors are also often equipped with Fans for cooling similar to Power Transformers. However, there are major differences between the two…. Read more
Sep 18, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Transformer Heat, Copper and Iron Losses
The thermal ratings of a transformer are determined by the following three factors: The amount of heat produced in the windings and connections. The amount of heat produced in the… Read more
Sep 06, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Transformer differential protection (ANSI 87T)
Transformer differential protection protects against short-circuits between turns of a winding and between windings that correspond to phase-to-phase or three-phase type short-circuits. If there is no earthing connection at the… Read more
Sep 05, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Transformers Connected Directly to Generators
Power transformers connected directly to generators can experience excitation and short-circuit conditions beyond the requirements defined by ANSI/IEEE standards. Special design considerations may be necessary to ensure that a power transformer… Read more
Sep 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Using Tap Changers to Match the System Voltage
A transformer’s rated voltage may not match the system voltage exactly, or it may be necessary to raise or lower the output voltage to supply a certain load. In these… Read more
Aug 31, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
