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Buck-boost transformer

07/09/2008 4:14 PM

I have found a situation on a buck boost transformer that I am not sure if I should be concerned with . It is a 150KVA, 208 x 480. The input voltages with (1) meter lead on the line and the other on ground are 115/116/118. This seams normal to me. The output voltages, measured the same way are 266/327/227. This seams odd. Measuring voltages from 1 leg to the other, the voltages all seam normal. The input amp readings are 130/245/260. The output amps are all within 10 amps of each other. There have been issues with this system in the past. It is up against its amp limit when they run there large spot welders. Any thoughts?

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Re: Buck-boost transformer

07/09/2008 5:52 PM

The output voltages, measured the same way are 266/327/227.

By "output" I assume you mean the high volt side. Check the transformer nameplate. I would guess that the high side is connected in a delta configuration and is isolated from ground; therefore voltage measurements with respect to ground are meaningless. You did say that line voltages on the high side measured normal at 480V, right?

As for the low side current measurements; I wonder is the "130" a typo? If not a typo, this would indicate a gross load imbalance. But you say the high side currents are within 10A of each other. The math doesn't add up here. If that is the case, then the low side currents would be within, roughly, 25A of each other. Maybe someone with more experience than I have can explain it.

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Re: Buck-boost transformer

07/09/2008 6:18 PM

Ok, I understand why the 480 side voltages are irrelevant. It is a Delta configuration. The 130 is not a typo.

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Re: Buck-boost transformer

07/10/2008 1:54 PM

We had a similar problem with a Trane 20 ton A/C unit. After much research found the problem to be undersized. After replacing with transformers twice the size we have had no problems since.

Steve

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