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Clearance from Transformer Oil Containment Pit to Fence

01/20/2011 11:38 PM

What would be the minimum clearance from transformer oil containment pit to fence for 240 kV 400MVA transformer as per CEC and IEEE CODE.
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Re: Clearance from Transformer Oil Containment Pit to Fence

01/21/2011 3:07 AM

Whatever it says in those codes. Do obtain a copy and read them.

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01/21/2011 6:03 AM

max [0, CEC, IEEE, any other local jurisdiction].

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01/23/2011 4:17 PM

You may also have to consult your local building codes. If the fence is part of a building or there are buildings within particular distances then you may need a fire or blast wall.

This is really a civil engineering problem - consult your substation civil design group, they should know the answer.

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Re: Clearance from Transformer Oil Containment Pit to Fence

02/17/2011 12:34 AM

Please help me wih code clearance requirements for an oil filled padmount transformer loacted near a substation fence. CSA and OSHA requirements in particular. Code references? I checked the CSA code the minimum distance should be 6m from transformer to any wall or window of building. I f this distance not achievable then install fire wall. But whats about substation fence when transformer live part is 4.5 m far from fence and oil pit 2 m from fence
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Re: Clearance from Transformer Oil Containment Pit to Fence

01/26/2011 1:52 PM

Recommend you consult the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and other applicable NFPA codes.
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