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General Purpose Transformers
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General Purpose Transformers

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Overview: The document provides an in-depth analysis of ventilated distribution transformers, focusing on specifications, efficiency standards, and applications, particularly in the context of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. It emphasizes the requirements for transformers manufactured post-January 1, 2007, and the advantages of energy-efficient models.
Specifications: Distribution transformers must adhere to specific criteria: input voltage of 34.5 kVA or less, output voltage of 600 V or less, operation at 60 Hz, and capacity ranging from 10 kVA to 2500 kVA for liquid-immersed units and 15 kVA to 2500 kVA for dry-type units. Special purpose transformers are not included in these requirements.
Energy Efficiency: Enhancing transformer efficiency can significantly reduce energy waste, potentially lowering the need for new power generation by 60 to 66 million kW over two decades. SolaHD's E version transformers comply with NEMA's TP-1 standards, offering substantial energy savings.
Applications: These transformers are ideal for scenarios requiring voltage changes for specific electrical circuits or equipment. They are suitable for inductive and resistive loads such as motors, lighting, and heating, and can be installed near the load without the need for vaults or long feeder lines.
Types of Transformers: The document describes various transformer types, including general purpose, low temperature rise, K-factor, and copper wound transformers, each tailored for specific applications and efficiency standards.
Features: Notable features include UL-3R ventilated outdoor enclosures, UL Class 220°C insulation systems, electrostatic shielding, and adherence to NEMA TP-1 standards. They are available in single and three-phase models with a 10-year warranty.
Selection Tables: Detailed selection tables for single and three-phase transformers are provided, listing specifications such as kVA, catalog numbers, dimensions, weight, and electrical connections.
Low Temperature Rise and K-Factor Transformers: The document highlights specifications and options for low temperature rise and K-Factor transformers, focusing on their design, capabilities, and applications. It includes selection tables for various configurations and accessories.
Specifications: Transformers with 115°C and 80°C rise units are emphasized for their reliability and overload capacity. Low temperature rise transformers are suitable for critical applications requiring extra overload capability and cooler operating temperatures, available with Class 220°C insulation systems.
Accessories and Optional Design Styles: Options include wall mounting brackets, weather shields, stainless steel enclosures, totally enclosed non-ventilated designs, open core and coil designs, and copper wound designs. Not all designs are UL listed.
K-Factor Transformers: These transformers are engineered to handle harmonic currents from non-linear loads without exceeding temperature limits, available with UL ratings of K-4, K-13, and K-20. They manage stray losses and DC flux caused by triplen harmonics.
Features of K-Factor Transformers: They include conductors capable of carrying harmonic currents, a design that accounts for stray losses, and a core and coil design that manages DC flux, providing 100% rated current without overheating or core saturation.
Typical Load K-Factors: The document lists typical K-Factors for various loads, such as electric discharge lighting, UPS systems, welders, and telecommunications equipment.
Electrical Connections: Detailed instructions for primary and secondary voltage interconnections are provided for different transformer series, including ES14, ES12, ES5, and ES10 series.
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Applications Any situation where the available voltage must be changed to accommodate the voltage required by the speci c electrical circuit or connected equipment. For many electrical circuits, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires a separately derived neutral secondary connection provided by Delta-Wye connected transformers.Distribution transformers can be located close to the load. No vaults are required for installation and no long, ex pensivefeeder lines are needed. Common ap plications include inductive and re sistive loads such as motors, lighting and heating. General Purpose Transformers Transformers designed to meet the high energy ef ciencies required by NEMA Standard TP-1. Low Temperature Rise Transformers Transformers designed to limit the temperature rise of the core and coil assembly to either 80C or 115аC above a 40C ambient. Reduction in temperature rise increases reliability. K-Factor Transformers Transformers designed to withstand the electrical anomalies associated with solid state equipment and DC power supplies (ex cluding SCR variable speed motor drives) without derating the nameplate kVA. Copper Wound Transformers SolaHD general purpose transformers have standard aluminum coil windings. As an option, we offer a selection with copper windings. Benefiting from Higher Energy Efficiencies Increasing the energy ef ciency of a transformer allows the unit to operate at the same level of power with less energy being wasted in the process. Decreasing usage through reduced waste by just .03% over the next 20 years cuts the need for new power generation in the United States by 60 to 66 million kw. SolaHD has been engineering and producing energy ef cient transformers for the past six years. The SolaHD E version transformers are optimized to meet NEMAВs TP-1 limits for load losses calculated to 35% of the name plate rating, yet are the same compact size and footprint as its conventional 150C rise units.The example pictured in Figure 1 shows the differences in ef ciency for the old standard model compared to the compliant model. At 35% load, the absolute difference in ef ciency is only 1.7%. However, that represents a 52% reduction in wasted energy. Taking that 52% reduction in wasted energy and multiplying it across all the energy consumed results in substantial savings. SolaHD offers the following family of transformers that meet the strict ef ciency standards. The ef ciencies of these trans- formers are op timized for the load losses calculated at 35% of the name plate rating. This 35% represents an industry average load of most LVGP trans formers. > The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. 6) requires Distribution Transformers manufactured after January 1, 2007 to meet speci c energy ef ciency requirements. EPAct 2005 de nes the term ғdistribution transformers as any transformer which:ԕ Has an input voltage of 34.5 kVA or less Has an output voltage of 600 V or less Օ Is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hz Has a capacity of 10 kVA to 2500 kVA for liquid-immersed units and 15 kVA to 2500 kVA for dry-type unitsThe following special purpose transformers are excluded from the de nition of Փdistribution transformers and are, therefore, not required to meet the energy ef ciency stan- dards at this time:ԕ Autotransformers Drive (isolation) transformers Օ Grounding transformers Machine-tool (control) transformers Օ Non-ventilated transformers Recti er and Regulating transformers Օ Sealed transformers Special-impedance transformers Օ Testing transformers Transformer with tap range of 20% or more Օ Uninterruptible power supply transformers Welding transformers > Figure 1 Visit our website at www.solaheviduty.com or contact 184 > Technical Services at (800) 377-4384 with any questions. size="-1">

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Listed E25872 kVACatalogNumberNEMA 3R Weather Shield*Heightinch (mm)Widthinch (mm)Depthinch (mm)Approx. Ship Weight - lbs (kg)DesignStyle**ElecConnPrimary Amps@ 220/440 VSecondary Amps 15 ES14H15SWS-15 28 (711.2)16 (406.4)16 (406.4)210 (95.25)1368.2/34.1136.4/68.225 ES14H25SWS-15 28 (711.2)16 (406.4)16 (406.4)265 (120.20)13113.6/56.8227.3/113.6 Notes: * Weather shields (set of two) must be ordered separately.**Design Style and Electrical Connections can be found on pages 199-200. >

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Listed > E25872 kVACatalog Number 80аC RiseNEMA 3R Weather Shield*Height(inch)Width(inch)Depth(inch)Approx. Ship Weight (lbs)DesignStyle**ElecConn**Primary AmpsSecondary Amps > Listed > E25872 kVACatalog Number 80C RiseNEMA 3R Weather Shield*Height(inch)Width(inch)Depth(inch)Approx. Ship Weight (lbs)DesignStyle**ElecConn**Primary AmpsSecondary Amps >

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Listed > E25872 kVACatalog Number 115аC RiseNEMA 3R Weather Shield*Height(inch)Width(inch)Depth(inch)Approx. Ship Weight (lbs)DesignStyle**ElecConn**Primary AmpsSecondary Amps 15 ES10HF15SWS-15 2816161751 >

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