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Power transformer and

reactor fittings
Part 6: Cooling equipment
Removable radiators for oil-immersed
transformers

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EN 50216-6

EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM

January 2002

ICS 29.180

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English version

Power transformer and reactor fittings

Part 6: Cooling equipment Removable radiators for oil-immersed transformers
Accessoires pour transformateurs
de puissance et bobines d'inductance
Partie 6: Appareillage de refroidissement Radiateurs dtachables
pour transformateurs immergs dans l'huile

Zubehr fr Transformatoren
und Drosselspulen
Teil 6: Khlungseinrichtungen Abbaubare Radiatoren
fr ltransformatoren

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2001-07-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 14, Power
transformers.

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The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50216-6 on 2001-07-01.
The following dates were fixed:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement

(dop)

2002-08-01

- latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2004-08-01

EN 50216-6 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50216-1.

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EN 50216-6:2002

Contents

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Page
1

Scope .......................................................................................................................... 4

Normative references................................................................................................. 4

Manufacturing prescription .......................................................................................

3.1 Radiator types defined in this document..............................................................
3.2 General characteristics........................................................................................
3.3 Material ...............................................................................................................
3.4 Dimensions and tolerances .................................................................................
3.5 Lifting attachments and mechanical connections.................................................
3.6 Surface protection ...............................................................................................

Tests............................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Routine tests ....................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Type tests............................................................................................................ 6

Preparation for transport and storage ...................................................................... 6

4
4
4
4
5
5
5

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Scope

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EN 50216-6 covers radiators, i.e. the thermal exchangers for the oil cooling with natural
ambient air circulation. Such radiators are made with several elements with cooling channels
connected in parallel.
This standard defines the overall dimensions and ensures the mechanical interchangeability
achieving the same thermal performances.

Normative references

Addition to EN 50216-1:
ISO 4406

1999

Hydraulic fluid power - Fluids - Method for coding the level of

contamination by solid particles

Manufacturing prescription

3.1

Radiator types defined in this document

The designations to identify the types of radiator are

FA

radiators with square flanges and elements of unequal length (see Figure 1)

FG

radiators with square flanges and elements of equal length (see Figure 2)

FTR

radiators with square flanges and elements of equal length and with several elements
with reduced width (see Figure 3)

FTTO

tangential radiators with oval flanges and elements of equal length (see Figure 4)

FR

radiators with square flanges with lowered upper header (see Figure 5)

FTT

tangential radiators with square flanges and elements of equal length (see Figure 6)

3.2

General characteristics

The main radiator components are

- headers,
- connection flanges,
- elements.
The headers shall be made in such a way to guarantee a complete filling and a complete
draining. Oblique elements or reduced elements are acceptable.
The layout is given in Figures 1 to 6.
The radiators shall be provided with an air vent device on the top header and a draining device
on the bottom header.
3.3

Material

The radiator elements shall be made of stamped steel plates or steel pipes (round or ovaled)
with a thickness of 1,2 mm, in conformity with ISO, EN or equivalent standards. Other
thicknesses may be applicable.

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3.4

EN 50216-6:2002

Dimensions and tolerances

To ensure interchangeability between radiators of different manufacturers, the tolerances given

in the figures shall be maintained.
The radiators shall not deflect from horizontal by more than 2 mm per meter without oil.

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The radiators shall be vacuum resistant if required.

3.5

Lifting attachments and mechanical connections

3.5.1

Lifting attachments

The radiators shall have a lifting attachment. This lifting attachment shall have at least one
lifting lug consisting of a hole with a diameter not less than 30 mm.
3.5.2

Mechanical connections

A facility to make a mechanical connection between radiators shall be provided.

3.6

Surface protection

3.6.1

Internal surfaces

The internal surfaces shall be free of foreign bodies and transformer oil contaminants according
to IEC 60296.
They shall be washed with oil for transformers according to ISO 4406. The oil shall conform to
IEC 60296.
An appropriate velocity of the oil during the washing operation is required.
If the cooling liquid is different from transformer oil according to IEC 60296, the radiators shall
be treated in agreement with the purchaser.
Internal painting shall be as agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.6.2

External surfaces

The process of anti-rust treatment and painting shall be agreed between manufacturer and
purchaser.
Due regard is to be paid to environmental conditions.
The environmental conditions shall be according to EN 60721-3-4.

Tests

4.1
4.1.1
4.1.1.1

Routine tests
Visual inspection of surfaces
External surfaces

When carrying out the visual inspection, there shall be no excessive flexibility and deformations.
Fillers of any nature are not acceptable.

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4.1.1.2

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Internal surfaces

The inspection shall be carried out by visual means where possible and then in addition by
flushing using a filter to detect the presence of any foreign bodies or contaminations. If this
inspection is not satisfactory, further flushing shall be carried out.

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4.1.2

Leakage test

The leakage test shall be carried out according to one of the following two methods. Other
methods with other testing values may be carried out by agreement between manufacturer and
purchaser.
4.1.2.1

Test with oil

The radiators are filled with transformer oil at a temperature of (60 5) C and are kept at a
pressure of 200 kPa for 3 h. There shall be no oil leaks.
Compliance is checked by visual inspection.
4.1.2.2

Test with compressed air

The radiators are filled with air at a pressure of 200 kPa. There shall be no air leaks, however
small.
Compliance is checked by immersing the radiator in a tank filled with water.
4.2
4.2.1

Type tests
Inspection of the external paint

The paint thickness shall be checked by means of a scratch thickness gauge in the accessible
points and by means of a magnetic thickness gauge in the invisible points.
The thickness of the single coats shall comply with that specified when ordering. Regarding the
surface protection specified in 3.6, a checker-work test can be applied or another test defined
by agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.

Preparation for transport and storage

Radiators shall be clean and free of all foreign bodies and other contaminations.
Radiator flanges shall be covered to prevent the ingress of contamination during transport or
storage and steps shall be taken to ensure that there is no deterioration caused by
condensation.
All measures shall be taken to avoid mechanical damage to the elements.

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EN 50216-6:2002

Dimensions in mm
Vent plug
a1

Lifting lug
Fixing plate
30

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18

55
50

L1 2

Thickness of an
element: 30 max.

max. 50 - 1,5
Lower value is applicable

Fixing plate
30
Drain plug

a2

Lifting lug
Without beveled
elements
160

R-with beveled elements

on the right
170

45 DN80

20 min.

330 380

L2 (250)

L-with beveled elements

on the left
170
330
380

L2 (250)
150

150
520 +5

520 +5

520 +5

View x

View x

View x

-10

-10

-10

NOTE Connection flange:

it is possible to use flanges
100.
0,5

+180

45

22 min.

170

Figure 1 - FA-type radiators with flange and elements having different lengths

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Dimensions in mm
Vent plug
Lifting lug

a1

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18

Fixing plate

30

C
I1 2

Thickness of an
element: 30 max.

max. 50 1,5
Lower value is applicable

Fixing plate
30
Drain plug

a1

Lifting lug
Without beveled
elements
160

R-with beveled elements

on the right
170

45 DN80

20 min.

330

L2 (250)

L-with beveled elements

on the left
170
380 380

330

L2 (250)
150
520 +5
-10
View x

150

520 +5

520 +5

View x

View x

-10

-10

NOTE Connection flange:

it is possible to use flanges
100.
0,5

+180

45

22 min.

170

Figure 2 - FG-type radiators with flange and elements having the same lengths

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Dimensions in mm
a1

55

Lifting lug

b2

18 + 0,6

Partial view F

b1
b3

Air vent

Fixing plate

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0,5

+160

45

20 min.

Connection flange

Step min.

With several
elements reduced
on right side

With complete
elements

Draining
Stiffening

a2
40

With several
elements reduced
on left side

With several
elements reduced
on right and left sides

min. 63,5

min. 63,5

min. 63,5

min. 63,5

80

L2

150
150
max .530

Distance between
centers L +- 2
a1 - a2
b1
b2 . b3

max. 530

max. 530

max. 530

600 to 800 = length from 100 to 100

> 800 = length from 50 to 50
90 to 200 = Step 10 in 10
According to number of elements (4 to 32)

NOTE Connection flange:

it is possible to use flanges

100.
0,5

+180

45

According to b1

22 min.

170

Figure 3 FTR-type radiators

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Dimensions in mm
b1 + 140
b1
b5
Lifting lug
40 Step
min.

70
b4

Partial view F

b2

Fixing plate

Air vent

70
b6
b3

Air vent

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F
0,5

+160

45

20 min.

Flange
100

Connection flange

Draining

Draining
Stiffening

18

+
110 - 0,5
140

With complete
elements

With several
elements reduced
on right side

min. 100

With several
elements reduced
on left side

min. 63,5

min. 63,5

With several
elements reduced
on right and left sides
min. 63,5

min. 63,5

16

L
2

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

Distance between
centers L +- 2
a1
b1

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

600 to 800 = length from 100 10 to 100 10

> 800 = length from 50 10 to 50 10
Minimum 9 = Step 10 in 10
Maximum 2 360 = Minimum Step 40

b2 . b3

According to number of elements

b4 . b5 . b6

According to mounting on material

Figure 4 - FTTO-type radiators

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

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EN 50216-6:2002

Table 1 Characteristics and dimensions of the radiators whose width is 520 mm

Distance between centres I1

800 to 3 500 having different length from 100 to 100

Number of elements

4 to 32

Length of tubes a1 and a2

60 to 200 having different length from 10 to 10

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Number
off stiffenings
one each side

dimension I1
number (minimum)
(dimension I2)

800 - 1 500

1 600 - 2 500

2 600 - 3 500

2 (0 - 1)

3 (1 - 2)

4 (2 - 3)

(I1/2)

(I1/3)

(I1/4)

The number and position of stiffenings can be modified for possible applications of the electric fans.

The minimum number of stiffenings on each side can be, as an alternative, the one indicated in brackets. In this
case, refer to the dimension (I2) indicated for the distances among the stiffenings.

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Dimensions in mm
Vent plug
Lifting lug

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a1

Fixing plate

30

Without beveled
elements
L2 (250)

160

45
DN 80

20 min.
8

I1 2
C

150

L2 (250)

a2

+5
520 - 10

Fixing plate
30
Drain plug

150

View x

Lifting lug
max. 50 1,5
Lower value is applicable

NOTE See Table 1 for the dimensions that are not indicated in the figure, the number of elements and the
number of stiffenings.

NOTE Connection flange: it is possible to use flanges 100.

+-0,5
180

45

22 min.

170

Figure 5 - FR-type radiators with flange and upper connection depressed

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EN 50216-6:2002

Dimensions in mm
70
b4

Partial view F
Fixing plate

b2
Air vent

b1 + 140
b1
b5
Lifting lug
40 Step
min.

70
b6
b3

Air vent

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0,5

+160

45

20 min.

Flange

150

Connection flange

Draining

With several
elements reduced
on right side

With complete
elements
a1

Draining
Stiffening

150 Flange

With several
elements reduced
on left side

min. 63,5

min. 63,5

18 + 0,6

With several
elements reduced
on right and left sides
min. 63,5

min. 63,5

L2

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

Distance between
centers L +
-2
a1
b1

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

max. 617

max.
353,5

Minimum 90 = Step 10 in 10
Maximum 2 360 = Minimum Step 40
According to number of elements

b4 . b5 . b6

According to mounting on material

NOTE Connection flange: it

possible to use flanges 100.
0,5

+180

45

22 min.

170

Figure 6 - FTT-type radiators

max.
263,5

max. 617

max. 617

600 to 800 = length from 100 10 to 100 10

> 800 = length from 50 10 to 50 10

b2 . b3

max.
353,5

max.
263,5

is

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Dimensions in mm
Dimensions:
Centre distance:
No of elements:
Dim. a:
Back-sheet:

R = Radiator without flanges

40

200

Bracing iron from 8 elements on

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F = Radiator with flanges

Model l = 600 1 600

n = 2 - 14
60 - 125
material thickness 1,5

200

a
18

Back-sheet material thickness: 1,5 mm

DN80

150
/
/

/
/

Figure 7 - FG1A-type radiators (integral header positioned centrally)

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EN 50216-6:2002

Dimensions in mm
Dimensions:
Centre distance:
No
elements:
l l of600
1 600
Dim. a:
Back-sheet :

R = Radiator without flanges

131

40

200

Bracing iron from 8 elements on

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F = Radiator with flanges

Model I = 600 to 1 600

n = 2 - 14
60 - 125
material thickness 1,5

200

18

M10

150
10

22

40

160
Back-sheet material thickness: 1,5
DN80
10

Execution right

Execution left

Figure 8 - FG1A-type radiators (integral header offset horizontally 131 mm)

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50216-6:2002

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