Transformer Sizing

Plan Design Operate

E TA P Tr a n s f o r m e r M VA S i z i n g p r o g r a m f o l l o w s r e c o m m e n d e d procedures to determine the required transformer size based on the use of factors including altitude, temperature, insulation, n u m b e r o f p h a s e s , c o o l i n g s t a g e , e t c . E TA P e n a b l e s y o u t o u s e the operating values from load flow calculations or use total c o n n e c t e d l o a d a s r e p r e s e n t e d i n t h e o n e - l i n e d i a g r a m s . Ta p O p t i m i z a t i o n e n a b l e s y o u t o p l o t t h e M VA R d e l i v e r y c u r v e versus generator voltage.

Transformer Sizing & Tap Optimization

transformer sizing Key Features
MVA Sizing Including Unit Transformers Optimize Unit Transformer Turns Ratio Considers System Voltage Variation Considers Generation Station Auxiliary Load Plot Generator Reactive Capacity vs. Voltage

Features

Operating load or connected load Required size One size larger & one size smaller Rated & maximum MVA Typical impedance values Primary & secondary lines/cables Auxiliary connected loads Local generation Calculated Mvar delivery curve

Optimization

Capabilities

Elevation & temperature factors Limit short circuit current Growth & load factors Include optional load projection Include optional spare loads

Plotting

Generator Mvar output vs. system voltage Voltage varying generator power flows Voltage varying transformer power flows ANSI/IEEE C57-1994 IEC 60076-2 (liquid) IEC 60726 (dry)

Reporting

Standards Compliant, Capable Calculated

Unlimited Buses* & Elements No Voltage Limitations Looped & Radial Systems Integrated 1-Phase, 3-Phase, & DC Systems Multiple Generators & Grid Connections Multiple Isolated Sub-Systems Customizable Libraries Display of Results on One-Line Diagrams Customizable Font Types, Sizes, Styles, & Colors Customizable Display of Ratings & Results Display of Equipment Impedance & Grounding Automatic Error Checking Graphical Display of Overstressed Devices Graphical Display of Over/Under Voltage Buses Dynamically Adjust Display of Results
*Maximum number of energized buses during calculations is license dependent.

10 CFR 50 Appendix B 10 CFR 21 ANSI/ASME N45.2-1977 ASME NQA-1 ISO 9001 A3147 ANSI/IEEE Std 730.1-1989 CAN/CSA-Q396.1.2-89

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