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Maximum Possible Size of Downstream Transformer

02/18/2010 2:06 PM

Dear All,

I need advice on the following issue regarding power transformer.

Up stream voltage: 132KV

Down stream voltage: 11KV

MainTransformer rating: 25MVA

Max Existing load:10MVA

I need to connect in the down stream a new transformer of 9 MVA,11KV/6.6KV for connecting SQCI motors.

Is it possible to operate on the existing system. will the main transformer support when we switch on the 9MVA transformer.

I can switch off some existing loads if required.

I will be very thankful if some body can advice.

best regards

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Re: Maximum possible size of down stream tranformer

02/18/2010 3:46 PM

I don't see any issue with doing this.

Just ensure:

The primary and secondary cables of transformer, 11 KV bus and other related gears are rated for the additional load (it should be designed with the full capacity of transformer, but in case)

The transformer protection settings are adequate to avoid nuisance tripping with additional loads (I would suggest to do the relay coordination study)

-MS

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Re: Maximum Possible Size of Downstream Transformer

02/18/2010 5:40 PM

The 25 MVA transformer is not a concern.

1. Can the 132 KV system take the added load.

2. Are the 11 KV conductors large enough for the added load? Voltage drop?

3 11 KV breaker ampacity.

4. Effect on other customers? Motor Flicker?

5 Does the Fuse on the 9 MVA transformer coordinate with the feeder breaker?

6 What did I forget?

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Re: Maximum Possible Size of Downstream Transformer

02/20/2010 10:30 AM

My Friend,

Do what MSAMAD recommendations and add the "voltage dip" protections from the largest capacity/rating of the SQCI motor(s) to complete your system protections.

Eren

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Re: Maximum Possible Size of Downstream Transformer

02/24/2010 10:31 AM

Dear Freind..

We have to check the starting current of the Motor

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