Modern Power Transformer Practice2

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Contents

The Contributors IX

Preface xi
List of Quantity Symbols XII

1 General Information 1
1.1 Power transformer classification 1
1.2 Review of basic theory 1
1.3 Transformer reactance 5
1.4 Transformer losses 6
1.5 Transformer impedance, resistance and reactance voltages 7
1.6 Percentage resistance, reactance and impedance
of a transformer 8
1.7 Transformer designing procedure 8
1.8 Transformer main parts 9
1.9 Transformer noise II
1.10 Transformer testing II
1.11 Transformer transport and site assembly II
1.12 Transformer maintenance 12
1.13 Monitoring of gas-in-oil in large power transformers 12
1.14 Selection of standard specifications 12
1.15 Units of measurement used in chapters 1 to 11 16
2 Theory of Transformer Design Principles 18
2.1 Introduction 18
2.2 General considerations: the losses 18
2.3 General considerations: transformer windings and insulation 22
2.4 General considerations: cooling of ONAN transformers 24
2.5 Practical constraints on the design 27
2.6 Frame and winding proportions 32
2.7 Considerations of efficiency and cost 36
2.8 Transformer winding space factors 38
2.9 Estimation of frame dimensions 41
2.10 Frame dimensions for a 0.75 MVA three-phase
distribution transformer 50
2.11 Design of windings and tank 56
Acknowledgements 60
References 60
VI CONTENTS

3 The Use of the Automatic Electronic Digital Computer


as an Aid to the Power Transformer Designer 61
3.1 Introduction 61
3.2 Customer's specification 62
3.3 Designer's specification 63
3.4 Formulation of the problem 63
3.5 Method of calculation 65
3.6 Example 70
3. 7 General flow diagram 72
3.8 Cost optimisation 80
3.9 Advantages and limitation of using computers 81
3.10 Alternative methods of approach 82
3.11 Other aspects of transformer design 83
Acknowledgement 83
4 Transformer Cores 84
4.1 Introduction 84
4.2 Materials 84
4.3 Form 89
4.4 Construction and manufacture 96
4.5 Performance 102
4.6 Future developments 109
Acknowledgements 110
References 110
5 Windings 112
5.1 Requirements which control winding design 112
5.2 Materials 112
5.3 Common types of winding 116
5.4 Winding arrangements 120
5.5 Electric design 121
5.6 Losses 127
5.7 Cooling 130
5.8 Measurement of winding temperature 133
5.9 Forces 134
5.10 Clamp design 137
5.11 Economics of winding design 137
Acknowledgement 137
References 138
6 On-load Tap-changing Equipment 139
6.1 Introduction 139
6.2 Basic conditions of operation 139
6.3 High-speed resistor tap changer 140
6.4 General design considerations for a tap changer 141
6.5 Tapping winding arrangements 142
6.6 Resistor switching sequence 144
6. 7 Inductor switching sequence 149
CONTENTS vii
6.8 Motor drive mechanisms 151
6.9 Protective devices 151
6.10 Maintenance aspects 152
Acknowledgement 152
Reference 152
7 Transformer Processing and Testing 153
7.1 Introduction 153
7.2 Preliminary tests 153
7.3 Processing 155
7.4 Final tests 159
7.5 Transformer accessories 182
7.6 Commissioning and site tests 182
7. 7 Tests on a large power transformer 183
7.8 Future developments 186
Acknowledgement 186
References 186
8 Transformer Noise 187
8.1 Introduction 187
8.2 Transformer vibration 188
8.3 Transformer noise 191
8.4 Fan noise 193
8.5 Measurement specifications 194
8.6 Remedial measures 195
8. 7 Planning 202
8.8 Prospects for the future 203
Acknowledgement 206
References 207
Additional references 208
9 Distribution Transformers 209
9.1 Definition and classification 209
9.2 Design considerations 210
9.3 Core construction 211
9.4 Winding construction 213
9.5 Tank construction and cooling 217
9.6 Terminal arrangements 218
9. 7 Fittings 218
9.8 A note on USA practice 220
9.9 Design of a typical distribution transformer 221
9.10 Calculation of characteristic transformer data 230
9.11 Thermal calculations 235
9.12 Short-circuit requirements 242
9.13 Noise levels 242
Acknowledgement 243
Reference 243

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