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Performances of distribution
transformer installed in metallic
enclosures - An Australian
experience


UNDER THE              BY :-
GUIDANCE OF :-         NEHA KARDAM
Dr. ASHU VERMA         M.TECH
                       (POWERSYSTEM)
                       11/pps/010
Introduction
ï‚—   Highly restrictive local environmental and urban
    planning regulations have resulted in the
    development of very compact packaged substation
    with extremely arduous service conditions for built
    in transformer.

ï‚—   In this oil immersed, ONAN cooled, and
    hermetically sealed distribution transformers rated
    750-2000 KVA is used, highlighting their distinct
    features as follows:-
     1.Unique design
     2. loading capability
     3. reliability performance
     4. safety features
Development of kiosk substation

ï‚—   The packaged substation in Australia
    are better known as pad mounted or
    kiosk substations.

ï‚—   Prefabricated substations as type
    tested equipment comprising
    transformer, low voltage, and high
    voltage (HV) switchgear, connections,
    and auxiliary equipment in an
    enclosure
ï‚—   In Europe, distribution power transformers
    and MV and LV switchgear are fully
    standardized and type-tested ―off-shelf‖
    products.

ï‚—   The first IEC standard for prefabricated
    HV/LV substations was published in 1995.
Performance of kiosk transformer
A. Factors affecting life of distribution
   transformer

ï‚—   Australian electrical utilities expect that an
    average design life for a modern oil-immersed
    distribution transformer should be in excess of
    20–30 years.

ï‚—   Distribution transformers are relatively
    inexpensive, very reliable, and easy to replace.
ï‚—   First, there is a very emaciated possibility of
    using a non optimal rating of those
    transformers.



ï‚—    Second, degradation of insulating materials
    caused by increased ambient temperatures.
B. Loading of distribution transformers

ï‚—   The maximum intermittent loading of distribution
    transformers for normal cycling, long-term, and
    short-term loading as 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0 p.u. of the
    rated current, respectively.

   The ―distribution transformers‖ should be further
    classified into the following three categories:

    • small distribution transformers: below 500 KVA;
    • medium distribution transformers: 500–1500
       KVA;
    • large distribution transformers: above 1500 KVA.
Design features
ï‚—   Distribution transformers in Australia have
    bushings mounted on the side tank walls.

ï‚—   The kiosk transformers are extremely
    compact and usually very narrow and tall.

ï‚—   Kiosk transformers have very low electrical
    losses.

ï‚—   It employ very efficient cooling systems.
Ambient temperature
ï‚—   Function of the hot-spot temperature and
    the top-oil temperature.

ï‚—   varies as a function of the climate, the
    season, the time of the day, etc.

   Australian kiosks employ both–the
    hermetically sealed and the free-breathing
    distribution transformers.
Normal service condition for
transformer in free air
Maximum ambient temperature          40 c
Average daily ambient temperature    30 c
Average yearly ambient temperature   20 c



Temperature limits for oil
immersed distribution transformer
Insulation system (top oil           105 c
temperature )
Rated hot spot winding temperature   98 c
Maximum permissible hot spot         140 c
temperature
Impact of enclosure on transformer
temperature rises
ï‚—   The enclosure is defined by its rated maximum
    power.

ï‚—   It is clearly stated that the maximum power,
    expected to be delivered from the kiosk, is lower
    than the free-air rating of the transformer.

ï‚—   The Australian standard recommends two
    methods in assessing the impact of the enclosure
    on the transformer hot-spot temperature and the
    top-oil temperature
Correction for an increase in an
ambient temperature due to kiosk
enclosure with 1 transformer
Temperature                 Transformer size (KVA)
increase in                 250     500      700     1000
ambient due to              10      15       20        -
enclosure (c)

The authors have thoroughly investigated both variations
of the second method and it appears that Table III , which
provides recommendations for correction for increase in
ambient temperature due to the enclosure, should be
extended by considering the following :-
ï‚—   Constructional features of the enclosure, including
    equipment arrangement, ventilation systems, and
    protection (IP) level.

ï‚—   Losses in transformer and switchgear; with a large
    number of transformer-switchgear arrangements,
    the range of losses released in the kiosk-substation
    could be very wide.

ï‚—   External conditions (solar radiation, wind, slope
    sites)

   Larger distribution transformers (1000–2500 kVA)

ï‚—   Provision for enclosures manufactured from
    alternative materials.
Enclosure
ï‚—   The kiosk consists of a metallic enclosure with
    transformer and switchgear compartments and base.

ï‚—   The enclosure and compartments are made of 2.5-mm-
    thick galvanized mild steel sheets.

ï‚—   The kiosk base is made of a reinforced concrete or
    hot-dip-galvanized steel channels.

ï‚—   The transformer compartment is in the middle,
    completely segregated from the LV and the MV
    switchgear compartments.
ï‚—   The standard required degree of protection
    for switchgear and transformer
    compartments is IP24D.

ï‚—   Ventilation openings are arranged to
    prevent any undesired condensation on
    electrical equipment and inner wall surfaces.

ï‚—   The optimum airflow is achieved
Metallic enclosure with ventilation
opening on side walls
Air-Temperature diagram along
sidewall for 1000kVA kiosk
substation
The authors adopted temperatures at two
  heights as relevant for transformer
  loading assessment as follows:
ï‚— Top height
ï‚— mid height
package/compact substation
Conclusion
ï‚—   The reliability of the entire LV network and, thus, most
    activities in residential, industrial, and commercial areas
    depends on the reliability of kiosk substations and their
    most important part—the distribution transformer.

ï‚—   A design investigation was formulated to show the
    performance of optimized distribution transformer
    designs when installed in kiosk substations. Simple
    methodology was developed to forecast temperature
    rises in transformer compartments at two different
    levels: - mid height and top height of the transformer
    compartment. Heat-run tests confirmed calculated
    temperature rises under different overload conditions
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  • 1. Performances of distribution transformer installed in metallic enclosures - An Australian experience UNDER THE BY :- GUIDANCE OF :- NEHA KARDAM Dr. ASHU VERMA M.TECH (POWERSYSTEM) 11/pps/010
  • 2. Introduction ï‚— Highly restrictive local environmental and urban planning regulations have resulted in the development of very compact packaged substation with extremely arduous service conditions for built in transformer. ï‚— In this oil immersed, ONAN cooled, and hermetically sealed distribution transformers rated 750-2000 KVA is used, highlighting their distinct features as follows:- 1.Unique design 2. loading capability 3. reliability performance 4. safety features
  • 3. Development of kiosk substation ï‚— The packaged substation in Australia are better known as pad mounted or kiosk substations. ï‚— Prefabricated substations as type tested equipment comprising transformer, low voltage, and high voltage (HV) switchgear, connections, and auxiliary equipment in an enclosure
  • 4. ï‚— In Europe, distribution power transformers and MV and LV switchgear are fully standardized and type-tested ―off-shelf‖ products. ï‚— The first IEC standard for prefabricated HV/LV substations was published in 1995.
  • 5. Performance of kiosk transformer A. Factors affecting life of distribution transformer ï‚— Australian electrical utilities expect that an average design life for a modern oil-immersed distribution transformer should be in excess of 20–30 years. ï‚— Distribution transformers are relatively inexpensive, very reliable, and easy to replace.
  • 6. ï‚— First, there is a very emaciated possibility of using a non optimal rating of those transformers. ï‚— Second, degradation of insulating materials caused by increased ambient temperatures.
  • 7. B. Loading of distribution transformers ï‚— The maximum intermittent loading of distribution transformers for normal cycling, long-term, and short-term loading as 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0 p.u. of the rated current, respectively. ï‚— The ―distribution transformers‖ should be further classified into the following three categories: • small distribution transformers: below 500 KVA; • medium distribution transformers: 500–1500 KVA; • large distribution transformers: above 1500 KVA.
  • 8. Design features ï‚— Distribution transformers in Australia have bushings mounted on the side tank walls. ï‚— The kiosk transformers are extremely compact and usually very narrow and tall. ï‚— Kiosk transformers have very low electrical losses. ï‚— It employ very efficient cooling systems.
  • 9. Ambient temperature ï‚— Function of the hot-spot temperature and the top-oil temperature. ï‚— varies as a function of the climate, the season, the time of the day, etc. ï‚— Australian kiosks employ both–the hermetically sealed and the free-breathing distribution transformers.
  • 10. Normal service condition for transformer in free air Maximum ambient temperature 40 c Average daily ambient temperature 30 c Average yearly ambient temperature 20 c Temperature limits for oil immersed distribution transformer Insulation system (top oil 105 c temperature ) Rated hot spot winding temperature 98 c Maximum permissible hot spot 140 c temperature
  • 11. Impact of enclosure on transformer temperature rises ï‚— The enclosure is defined by its rated maximum power. ï‚— It is clearly stated that the maximum power, expected to be delivered from the kiosk, is lower than the free-air rating of the transformer. ï‚— The Australian standard recommends two methods in assessing the impact of the enclosure on the transformer hot-spot temperature and the top-oil temperature
  • 12. Correction for an increase in an ambient temperature due to kiosk enclosure with 1 transformer Temperature Transformer size (KVA) increase in 250 500 700 1000 ambient due to 10 15 20 - enclosure (c) The authors have thoroughly investigated both variations of the second method and it appears that Table III , which provides recommendations for correction for increase in ambient temperature due to the enclosure, should be extended by considering the following :-
  • 13. ï‚— Constructional features of the enclosure, including equipment arrangement, ventilation systems, and protection (IP) level. ï‚— Losses in transformer and switchgear; with a large number of transformer-switchgear arrangements, the range of losses released in the kiosk-substation could be very wide. ï‚— External conditions (solar radiation, wind, slope sites) ï‚— Larger distribution transformers (1000–2500 kVA) ï‚— Provision for enclosures manufactured from alternative materials.
  • 14. Enclosure ï‚— The kiosk consists of a metallic enclosure with transformer and switchgear compartments and base. ï‚— The enclosure and compartments are made of 2.5-mm- thick galvanized mild steel sheets. ï‚— The kiosk base is made of a reinforced concrete or hot-dip-galvanized steel channels. ï‚— The transformer compartment is in the middle, completely segregated from the LV and the MV switchgear compartments.
  • 15. ï‚— The standard required degree of protection for switchgear and transformer compartments is IP24D. ï‚— Ventilation openings are arranged to prevent any undesired condensation on electrical equipment and inner wall surfaces. ï‚— The optimum airflow is achieved
  • 16. Metallic enclosure with ventilation opening on side walls
  • 17. Air-Temperature diagram along sidewall for 1000kVA kiosk substation
  • 18. The authors adopted temperatures at two heights as relevant for transformer loading assessment as follows: ï‚— Top height ï‚— mid height
  • 20. Conclusion ï‚— The reliability of the entire LV network and, thus, most activities in residential, industrial, and commercial areas depends on the reliability of kiosk substations and their most important part—the distribution transformer. ï‚— A design investigation was formulated to show the performance of optimized distribution transformer designs when installed in kiosk substations. Simple methodology was developed to forecast temperature rises in transformer compartments at two different levels: - mid height and top height of the transformer compartment. Heat-run tests confirmed calculated temperature rises under different overload conditions