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Inrush Current of 45 MVA Transformer

10/18/2013 10:22 AM

We hv transformer capacity of 45 MVA - 132 Kv/11 Kv in our substation. Current at HV - 196 A, LV - 2361 A. We want to back charge this transformer with 11 KV at secondary. As we have power plant and TG capacity is 14 MW, can we charge this transformer with no-load. what will be the inrush current and it's effect on TG. (Generator-11Kv,1329 A)

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Re: Inrush Current of 45 MVA Transformer

10/18/2013 12:45 PM

It depends on three things:

1) Is the 14MW TG (acronymectomy?) adequately protected against overload?

2) Is the cabling from there to the transformer adequately protected against overload?

3) Is the transformer adequately protected against overload?

If the answer to all three questions is "yes", then try it. If it works, then fine. If it doesn't, then though it is a non-starter, nothing got damaged and one can consider alternatives.

Did the local, tame HV Electrical Engineer get asked for advice at all?

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Re: Inrush Current of 45 MVA Transformer

10/19/2013 12:28 AM

spghadei:

132 (kV) * 196 (A) = 25.872 MW @ primary side

// It appears that the transformer is over rated @45MW

11 (kV) * 2361 (A) = 25.971 MW @ secondary side

// It looks like it has not taken care of losses in the core hence can't be used for full 25.972 MW at the output.

For 14 MW this transformer should be adequate as you are using it at 56% of the rated power level. Just make sure that cables are OK and Transformer in good condition. Make sure you load less than 14 MW, taking care of losses adequately. Use some inrush current limiter to match the capacity of the Generator you are using.

Good luck.

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Re: Inrush Current of 45 MVA Transformer

12/05/2013 3:29 AM

not over rated MVA rating=current*voltage*1.732 * 1(let pf=unity)(for 3 ph tr)

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Re: Inrush Current of 45 MVA Transformer

10/19/2013 2:56 AM

There has been earlier discussion on this topic pl see below link

http://cr4.globalspec.com/browse/showtag?tn=transformer%20inrush%20current

You run a greater risk of damaging Overhang winding of stator for the reason that yours may be 3000rpm 2 pole machine which has bell shape overhang with long unsupported coils for this type of application.

Hence it is very likely that in first attempt you may cause cracks in overhang portion of stator winding.

Safe solution for you is , Stop TG, close its 11kV VCB, Close 11kV VCB of 45MVA transformer, all other loads on TG and 45MVA transformer bus disconnected, Set Voltage set point on AVR of TG to minimum, Start TG with excitation kept on, the transformer will energise slowly following voltage build up of TG thus avoiding any inrush. Once at steady rated speed set AVR of TG to nominal value.

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