DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER

1. GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE

1.1.1. This document covers the specifications for a 225kVA dry type, three-
phase transformer manufactured and tested in accordance with the last
revision of applicable CSA standards. The transformer is to be designed
to operate in a hydro power station and will serve as a Station Service
transformer.

1.2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1. The equipment furnished and materials used shall conform to the latest
edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Electrical Safety Authority
(ESA) Bulletins and Supplements issued by the Electrical Safety
Authority. In case of any conflicts, the more stringent requirement shall
apply.

1.2.2. Design electrical equipment and systems to all applicable standards of

CSA, ULc, IEEE, ESA.

1.2.3. Design electrical equipment and systems to late editions standards and
codes.

1.2.4. Equipment shall bear a label of one of the certification organizations

accredited by the Standards Council of Canada.

1.2.5. Station Service Transformers requirements:

• 225kVA three phase transformer;

• Primary voltage shall be 2400V Delta connected;

• Secondary voltage shall be 600V, Delta connected;

• Unless otherwise mentioned in the Contract Documents the values
and tolerances of sound level, impedance, losses and insulation level
must follow CSA-C9 standards;
• Design transformer with K-Factor appropriate for typical load used
in hydro stations;
• Design maximum impedance level shall not exceed 3-4%.

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1.3. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

The Manufacturer shall take all necessary precautions to avoid

damage to the transformers during shipment and to ensure safe
arrival at the destination. Transformers shall be on hardwood pallets
sized to protect all paint, tank, cover, bushings or internal parts and be
suitable for unloading by a fork lift truck.

Any damage to the transformers, realized on receipt at the

destination, will be cause for rejection of the unit, until satisfactory
repairs are arranged for by the Manufacturer.

Any claims against the Transport Company will be the responsibility

of the Manufacturer.

1.4. SUBMITTALS

1.4.1. Product Data

• Submit complete product data indicating:

1) Performance criteria, characteristics, limitations, cable entry

and exit locations, weight and dimensions;

2) Product storage, preparation, handling and installation

requirements;

3) Name plate information;

4) Drawings and wiring diagrams.

1.4.2. Shop Drawings

• Submit shop drawings indicating:

1) Mounting devices, terminals, taps, internal and external

component layout, grounding;

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2) kVA rating;

3) Primary and secondary voltages;

4) Frequency;

5) Three phase;

6) Polarity or angular displacement;

7) Full load efficiency;

8) Basic impulse level;

9) Insulation type;

10) Primary and secondary winding type; and

11) Cable rating, weight and dimension.

• Certificates:

1) Submit Product manufacturer's written test certificates for:

i) Voltage ratio;

ii) Polarity or angular displacement;

iii) No-load losses;

iv) Load loss;

v) Impedance;

vi) Exciting current;

vii) Temperature rise;

viii) Sound level;

ix) Radio influence voltage;

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x) Partial discharges (corona);

xi) Basic insulation impulse level;

xii) Insulation resistance test;

xiii) Winding resistance test;

xiv) Short circuit test; and

xv) Dielectric withstand, applied and induced.

1.4.3. Reports:

• Provide the following reports:

1) Performance criteria and maintenance data;

2) Safety precautions;

3) Operating instructions and precautions;

4) Maintenance and troubleshooting guidelines/protocol;

5) Product storage, preparation, handling and installation

requirements;

6) Testing documentation;

1.4.4. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

• Submit the following for incorporation into operations and

maintenance manuals:

1) Identification: manufacturing name, type, year, serial number;

2) Functional description detailing operation and control of

components;

3) Performance criteria and maintenance data;

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4) Safety precautions;

5) Operating instructions and precautions;

6) Component parts availability including names and addresses

of spare part suppliers;

7) Maintenance and troubleshooting guidelines/protocol.

8) Product storage, preparation, handling and installation

requirements.

1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1. Conduct shop inspections and tests to CSA C9 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
47.

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2. PRODUCTS

2.1. GENERAL

2.1.1. This document covers the specifications for a 225kVA dry type, three-
phase transformer manufactured and tested in accordance with the last
revision of applicable CSA standards. The transformer is to be designed
to operate in a hydro power station and will serve as a Station Service
transformer.

2.2. REFERENCE

1. Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

.1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.47, Air-Cooled Transformers (Dry Type).
.2 CSA C9, Dry-Type Transformers.
.3 CAN/CSA-C802.2, Minimum Efficiency Values for Dry Type
Transformers.

2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

2.3. STATION SERVICE TRANSFORMER

2.3.1. General

• 225kVA three phase transformer

• Primary voltage shall be 2400V Delta connected

• Secondary voltage shall be 600V, Delta connected

• This transformer is used indoor of London St. Plant#1 Hydro power

station.

• Transformer shall be built to CSA C9 Standard Ratings.

• Certified sound levels shall be accordance with CSA.

• Basic impulse level (BIL) ratings shall be accordance with CSA.

• All transformers shall incorporate vibration pads between windings

and tank for noise reduction.
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• Dry type transformers single-phase or three-phase shall meet

minimum efficiency values as per CSA 802.2 Energy efficiency
standard and bear an approved label with the verification agency
logo or mark near the nameplate.

• A stainless-steel nameplate -mounted at eye-level height on the

transformer and contained the following information: A stainless steel
nameplate -mounted at eye-level height on the transformer and
contained the following information:

1) Graphic representation of high voltage and low voltage

winding connections.

2) kVA ratings at cooling class ratings and temperature rises.

3) Transformer impedance rating.

4) Low voltage rating and full load current.

5) Fault withstand rating

6) All other pertinent information normally listed on the nameplate.

7) Serial number.

2.3.2. Materials

• Busbars: Copper silver-plated.

• Steel sheet: ASTM A653, coating designation Z275; galvanized steel

sheet.

• Enclosure: Heavy Duty, fabricated from galvanized steel sheet

complete with heavy duty floor. Partitions and baffles of same material
as enclosure. Rubber vibration pads at mounting locations. Include
drip shields in damp locations, provisions for lifting and suitable for
floor mounting.

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• Terminal, winding, ground bus and conductor material: Copper.

• Fasteners: Galvanized expansion bolt type.

2.3.3. Finish

• Exterior colour in accordance with ANSI 61 gray.

2.3.4. Windings

• All transformers shall be copper wound core type. Core shall be

cast resin type.

• Locate taps at front of coils for accessibility.

• Construct transformer of separate primary and secondary coils,

coaxially mounted.

• Construct both Primary and Secondary coils in epoxy or

polyester resin, using Epoxy Vacuum Impregnation or
vacuum pressure impregnation process.

• Insulation temperature Class:

1) For 0.25 to 0.5 kVA, Class B.

2) For 0.75 to 10 kVA, Class F.
3) For 15 to 2000 kVA, Class H.

• Provide electrostatic shielding between primary and secondary windings.

2.3.5. Tap Changer

• An externally operated tap changer, for de-energized operation,
shall be provided on the high voltage winding. The tap changer
handle shall have provisions for padlocking, in any operating
position, and shall provide visible indication of the tap position
without unlocking. For a given winding, the number 1 or the letter
A shall be assigned to the tap having the greatest number of
effective turns.

• Unless otherwise noted, the tap changer shall have full capacity taps as
follows:
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1) Above 5 kVA: -5%, -2.5%, 0%, +2.5% and 5% of rated primary

voltage.

2.3.6. Cooling

• Cooling shall be dry type ANN, air cooled with ventilated enclosure to
CSA C9 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 47.

2.3.7. Insulation

• Insulation temperature Class:

1) For 0.25 to 0.5 kVA, Class B.

2) For 0.75 to 10 kVA, Class F.

3) For 15 to 2000 kVA, Class H.

• Insulation shall not support combustion, give off noxious fumes, or

corrosive liquids.

2.3.8. Sound level

• Certified sound levels, determined in accordance with CSA ad NEMA,

shall not exceed the following:

1) Transformer Rating Maximum Sound Level (Air Cooled Dry

Transformer)

i) 0 - 9 KVA 40 dB;

ii) 10 - 50 KVA 45 dB;

iii) 51 - 150 KVA 50 dB;

iv) 151 - 300 KVA 55 dB;

v) 301 - 2000 KVA 60 dB;

vi) all other sizes shall be to NEMA ST20.

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3.1.1. Ground transformer as required by CSA and ESA.

3.2. TRANSFORMER LOSS EVALUATION

The following formula will be used with the quoted transformer losses to calculate
the value of losses:

Loss Value($) = 8.3N + 4.1L

where, N = No load losses
L = Total losses - No load losses

The cost of losses will be added to the quoted price for tender evaluation.

3.3. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING.

3.3.1. The transformer shall be completely tested. Certified test reports shall
be furnished to Peterborough Utilities Inc.

END OF SECTION

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