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POWER TRANSFORMER 132/33/11 kV

EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE LEVEL
BAY NO/ NAME DATE OF TESTING

1. Transformer Name Plate Details

Frequency 50 Hz Make Schneider Electric

Type POWER TRANSFORMER S. No 225074890/10

Rating 45 MVA Year of Mfg 2023

Rated Voltage 132/33/11 KV Rated Current 196.82/ 787.29 / 787.29 A

% Impedance 11.75 Temperature Rise(K) 55

Vector Group: YNa0d11 Type of cooling ONAN

ON LOAD TAP CHANGER Tap Changer Motor MR
Tap Changer Type Drive Unit make
Range of Taps 17

2. Post Installation check list:

S. No. Description Status Remarks, Record

Yes No discrepancies, if any
1 ICT and its auxiliaries are free from visible defects
on physical inspection.
2 All fittings as per out line general arrangement
drawings.
3 Check main tank has been provided with double
earthing.
4 Ensure metallic requirements as per specification
(e.g., Cu.) in earthing strips used.
5 Check that marshaling box, T/C driving gear, diverter,
and radiator bank pump has been
earthed.

6 All nuts and bolts are tightened correctly

7 Check tightness of terminal connectors.
8 Check leveling of transformer and its accessories.
9 Erection completion certificate along with list of
outstanding activities reviewed.
10 Any paint removed/scratched in transit has been
touched up.
11 Bushings are clean and free from physical
damages.
12 Oil level is correct on all bushings.
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13 Check hermetically sealing is intact in all bushings.

14 Check oil leakage through any joints/valves etc.
15 Check oil drain valves are properly closed and
locked.
16 Check oil level in MAIN/OLTC conservator tank.
17 Check oil level at conservator matches with oil
temperature of transformer.
18 Check gear box oil level in OLTC.
19 Check OTI and WTI pockets and replenish the oil,
if required.
20 Check the color of breather silica gel (blue when
dry).
21 Check availability of oil in the breather cup.
22 Ensure unused secondary cores of bushing CT’s, if
any, has been shorted.
23 Check star point has been formed properly and
grounded at one end only as per scheme.
24 Check that Buchholz relay is correctly mounted
with arrow pointing towards conservator.
25 Check cables are properly fixed and ensure cable
entry at the bottom.
26 Ensure all power and control cable terminals are
tightened.
27 Check all cables and ferrules are provided
28 Check that all cables are correctly glanded.
29 Check that air has been released from the radiators and
their HEADERS/OLTC BUCHHOLZ
RELAY/MAIN TANK/TANK/BUSHING TURRETS ETC.
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3. Insulation Resistance Measurement

IR VALUE
Main Winding
15 Sec 60 Sec 600 Sec PI Applied DC
Voltage(V)
HV-(LV+TER+E) 5000
LV-(HV+TER+E) 5000
HV-LV 5000
HV-TER 5000
LV-TER 5000
TER-(HV+LV+E) 5000

Accept Criteria: 1MΩ/kV, For PI: >1

4. Magnetic Balance Test:

When applied one phase voltage remaining 2 phase’s voltage must be isolated
TAP 09
Magnetic Balance (HV SIDE)
Applied voltage 1U-1N(V) 1V-1N(V) 1W-1N(V)
1U-1N
1V-1N
1W-1N

Magnetic Balance (LV SIDE)

Applied voltage 2U-2N(V) 2V-2N(V) 2W-2N(V)
2U-2N
2V-2N
2W2-N

When applied one phase voltage remaining 2 phase’s voltage must be isolated
TAP 01
Magnetic Balance (HV SIDE)
Applied voltage 1U-1N(V) 1V-1N(V) 1W-1N(V)
1U-1N
1V-1N
1W-1N

TAP 17
Magnetic Balance (HV SIDE)
Applied voltage 1U-1N(V) 1V-1N(V) 1W-1N(V)
1U-1N
1V-1N
1W-1N

5. Floating Neutral Voltage Measurement (Applicable only 3 phase transformer)

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At Normal TAP Position: 09 Ambient Temp ⁰C

Applied Voltage on HV Side (Volts) Measured Voltage between Neutral and ground (Volts)

1U-1V 1V-1W 1W-1U N-G

At Normal TAP Position: Ambient Temp: ⁰C

Applied Voltage on MV Side (Volts) Measured Voltage between Neutral and ground (Volts)

2U-2V 2V-2W 2W-2U N-G

6. Ratio Test:
a) Ratio – HV – LV Vector Group YNyn0
Voltage(kV) 1U-N/2U-N 1V-N/2V-N 1W-N/2W-N
Tap Calculated
Measured % Error Measured % Error Measured % Error
Position HV IV Ratio
Ratio Ratio Ratio
1
2
3
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

7. TAN DELTA & CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT OF BUSHING & WINDING

Bushing:
Measurement Mode Voltage Applied(kV) Capacitance(pF) Tan delta (%)
1U UST 5
10
1V UST 5
10
1W UST 5
10
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Winding:

Mearument Mode Voltage applied (kV) Capacitance (nF) Tan delta (%)
Measurement Cable on
LV UST 5
HV-LV
10
TV UST 5
HV-TV
10
TV UST 5
LV-TV
10
LV GST 5
HV-E
10
LV GSTg 5
HV-E
10
HV GST 5
LV-E
10
HV GSTg 5
LV-E
10
HV GST 5
TV-E
10
HV GSTg 5
TV-E
10

8. VECTOR GROUP TEST

HV-LV (YNyn0)

Combination Voltage Measured Remarks

V(1U-2n) +V(2n-1N) =V(1U-1N)
V(1V-2w) = V(1W-2v)
V(1W-2w) =V(1V-2v)

9. Magnetization current Test:

Apply 3-Phase AC Supply on HV terminals and keep LV & TV Open.

Applied Voltage (V) Measured current (mA)

Tap Position
1U-N 1V-N 1W-N 1U 1V 1W
Lowest
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Normal

Highest

10. MEASURMENT OF WINDING RESISTANCE (FWD)

HV Winding:
Ambient Temperature: ⁰C WTI Temperature: ⁰C

Winding Resistance
Tap Measured resistance at Ambient Conversion of winding resistance at
Position Temperature 75°C
1U-N 1V-N 1W-N 1U-N 1V-N 1W-N
1
2

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

11. MEASURMENT OF WINDING RESISTANCE

LV Winding:
Ambient Temperature: ⁰C WTI Temperature: ⁰C

Winding Resistance
Tap Measured resistance at Ambient Conversion of winding resistance at
Position Temperature 75°C
2U-2N 2V-2N 2W-2N 2U-2N 2V-2N 2W-2N
9
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TV Winding:
Ambient Temperature: ⁰C WTI Temperature: ⁰C
Winding Resistance (In mΩ)
Tap Measured resistance at Conversion of
Position Ambient Temperature winding
resistance at 75°C
3U2-3W1 3U2-3W1
Normal

Conversion of Winding Resistance at 75⁰C Formula = Rt × [(234.5+T) ÷ (234.5+75⁰C)]

Where, Rt: Resistance at ambient Temperature. T: Ambient temperature (⁰C)

1. SHORT CIRCUIT TEST

a) HV – MV
Apply 3ø voltage on HV Winding and keep LV windings are shorted

Voltage Applied (V) Measured current in HV Winding Measured current in LV Winding

Tap
Position 1U-N 1V-N 1W-N 1U 1V 1W 2U 2V 2W

09

2. TEST ON OLTC

Status
S. No Description Remarks
OK NOT OK

Manual operation on all taps (local) with confirmation of the No. of

1
revolutions and locking at extreme taps.
2 Local operation (Electrical)
3 Remote operation (Electrical)
4 Tap position indicator
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5 Check operation with master follower scheme (Parallel operation)

6 Fan operation local/remote
7 Fan motor rotation direction

3. Remarks:

Healthiness of Transformer: OK NOT OK

Note: Transformer format may vary depends on the transformer voltage rating and type of windings.
4. Test Instrument used:

Calibration Due
Sl. Equipment Calibration
Description Make date
No Serial Number Date
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