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8 Important Checks To Do Before Poweri ng Up The Dry-Type Transformer (on photo: TRIHAL transformer by Schnei der
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8 Important Checks To Do Before Powering Up The Dry-Type
Transformer
8
Obligatory Checks
The transformer should be powered up only after checking the following 8 items:
1st Check (name plat e rat ings)
Make sure the name plate ratings are in accordance with the ratings f oreseen f or the place of
installation.
Transformer namepl ate wi th rati ngs and connecti ons
Paral l el connecti on of transformers
2nd Check (parallel operat ion)
When transf ormers are to be operated
in parallel, make sure they are connected
with the right polarity. If there is only one
transf ormer or more of them, but not
operated in parallel, just skip to the next
check.
Learn more about principles of
transf ormers in parallel connection.
3rd Check (connect ions: cables,
bus bars)
Make sure all connections to cables or
bus bars are properly connected and well
positioned.
4t h Check (t ap change connect ions)
Make sure that all connections at the tap
change panel are f irmly tightened and at
the same position in the three phases.
5t h Check (grounding connect ion)
Make sure the grounding mesh is correctly connected
to the bolt provided f or this purpose.
In addition, make sure the grounding mesh has been
correctly executed at the right place f oreseen in the
project and shown in the drawing.
6t h Check (t hermal prot ect ive device)
In case of transf ormers f itted with a thermal protective
device, check the connections of the circuit, making sure
that the voltage is in accordance and that the alarm and
shut-off contacts are connected to their corresponding
loops.
7t h Check (impurit ies removal)
Transformer l ow vol tage connecti ons to the busbars CANALIS
the coils or obstructing the ventilation in the cooling channels.
8t h Check (insulat ion
resist ance t est )
It is always recommendable to
check the insulation resistance by
making measurements between
the LV and HV windings and from
the windings to the ground.
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ONLY after these checks are
made, the transformer can be
connected to the system.
Voltage shall be applied while the
transformer is set to no load, and
such voltage shall be measured at
the secondary winding to check
f or the corresponding output
ratings. Operations under voltages
other than the rated one can
cause saturation signif icant loss
increase, which could lead to over-
heating and noise above the
standard levels.
Warning! If the transf ormer is set
to an improper tap, noises above
the standard levels are to be
expected.
The load should be applied
progressively until the rated
power .
Ref erences:
Tap change connecti ons
Earth connecti on MUST be checked
Schneider Electric Trihal
Catalogue
Instruction Manual For Dry-
type Transformers WEG
Transformer thermal protecti on rel ay ZIEHL