Dear all,
Good day. Just wondering if it is technically possible (excluding the cost) to replace a 155MVA, 11.5kV/132kV generator step-up transformer with a 420MVA, 18kV/230kV spare unit transformer?
For the 155MVA unit, the winding ratio would be 1:11.478 while for the 420MVA unit, the winding ratio would be 1:12.778. Is partial rewinding possible in this case? Appreciate if there is any suggestion (best with a rough costing) to adapt the 420MVA unit for the plant operation.
Also, do we need to take consideration of the coil & copper winding sizing since the original design was meant for 18kV/230kV? I assume that the core & copper loss would be lesser since we are using a lower rating for the voltage (11.5kV)? Any other factors that I should put into consideration in this case? Please advice.
Appreciate for all comments and suggestion.
Thank you !