National Electrification Administration

Energizing the countryside, electrifying the future

NEA Specifications
on Distribution Transformers

FERDINAND P. VILLAREAL
8 JUNE 2015

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Background
• A MOA between NEA and
International Copper Association
Southeast Asia (ICASEA) to
harmonize the standards for the
distribution system of Electric
Cooperatives.

• Such MOA resulted in the

publication of the handbook which
contains new transformer
specifications and procurement
guidelines.
 Acknowledgements

NEA and ICASEA acknowledge the following:

• Electric Cooperatives
• UPEEEI Research and Development Foundation
• UPNEC
• United Nations Environment Programme
Technical Specifications

All transformers used by EC must conform to relevant

standards of the following:
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
Technical Requirements

• Specification Requirements
• The bidder shall propose a transformer based on the specification
furnished by the Electric Cooperative. Any deviation from the
specification shall be put in writing subject to the approval of the
evaluating authority of the User.
Technical Requirements

• Standards
• Applicable Standards stated in the specification, including IEC
standards, shall be the reference standards. Should the bidder
propose a transformer made from other standards, it should equal
or exceed the requirements of the Applicable Standards
• The proposed standards shall be subject to the approval of the
evaluating authority of the User. Only internationally standard
shall be submitted as part of the tender documents.
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
  REQUIRED OFFERED
Name of supplier/manufacturer To be specified  
Place of manufacture To be specified  
Type of equipment Distribution Transformer  
Phase Single-phase  
Type of installation Overhead-type, pole-mounted  
Site and service conditions    
• Maximum altitude above sea level 1000m  
• Maximum ambient temperature 40° C  
• Average ambient temperature 30° C  
Applicable standards •IEEE Std C57.12.00  
•IEEE Std C57.12.20
•IEEE Std C57.12.70
•IEEE Std C57.12.90
•ANSI/IEEE Std C57.92
•NEMA Std Pub. No. TRI
•ASTM D3487
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
ELECTRICAL RATINGS  REQUIRED OFFERED
Primary voltage rating Any of the following as may be specified by the User:  
•22 860GrdY/13 200 V
•22 860 V
•13 200Grd Y/7620 V
•13 200
Tap settings One (1) - 2 1/2 % taps above and three (3) - 2 1/2 taps  
below rated primary voltage
Secondary voltage rating Any of the following as may be specified by the User:  
•480/240 V
•480 V
•240/480 V
•240 V
Frequency 60 Hz  
kVA rating Any of the following as may be specified by the User:  
3, 5, 10, 15, 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 100, 167, 250, or 333 kVA
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Insulation Level (HV side)  REQUIRED OFFERED
> Impulse Insulation, 1.2 x 50 µs wave    
• Full Wave (BIL), crest •For transformer rated 13 200 V and 13 200GrdY/  
7620 V = 95 kV
•For 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V = 125 kV
• Chopped Wave, crest •For transformer rated 13 200 V and 13 200GrdY/ 7  
620 V = 105 kV
•For 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V= 138 kV
• Minimum time to flashover . •For transformer rated 13 200 V and 13 200GrdY/ 7  
620 V = 1.8 µs
•For 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V = 2.3 µs
Low-Frequency Voltage Insulation Level,    
60Hz, 1 min, rms
• Applied Voltage Test (kV rms) •For transformer rated 13 200 V = 34 kV  
•For 22 860 V = 40 kV
• Induced Voltage Test (kV rms) •For transformer rated 13,200 V and 13,200GrdY/7  
620 V = 17 kV,
•For 22,860GrdY/13,200V and 22,860 V = 29kV
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Insulation Level (LV side)  REQUIRED OFFERED
• Full Wave (BIL), crest 30 kV  
• Chopped Wave, crest 33 kV  
• Minimum time to flashover 1.0 µs  
Low-Frequency Voltage Insulation Level,    
60Hz, 1 min, rms
Applied Voltage Test (rms) •For transformer rated 13 200 V = 34 kV  
•For 22 860 V = 40 kV
Induced Voltage Test (rms) •For transformer rated 13 200 V and 13  
200GrdY/ 7620 V= 17 kV
•For 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V =
29kV
Percent Impedance •3 thru 75 kVA = 2.0 ± 10%  
•100 thru 250 kVA = 3.0 ± 7.5%
•333 kVA = 3.5 ± 7.5%
Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Losses  REQUIRED OFFERED
• Reference temperature •30°C for No-Load Losses  
•85°C for Load Losses
• Tolerance for Actual losses over • 10% for No-Load losses  
Guaranteed losses • 6% for Total losses
• Limit for Total losses Based on Table 5 of Distribution
Transformer Technical Specification _
Short-circuit rating Per ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00  
Loading Capability Per ANSI C57.92 _
     
Audible Sound Level limit •50 kVA and below = 48 dB  
  •75 - 100 kVA = 51 dB  
  •167 - 250 kVA = 55 dB  
  •333 kVA = 56 dB  
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
CONSTRUCTION  REQUIRED OFFERED
Cooling Class OA or ONAN  
Core •High-permeability, grain-oriented silicon steel OR
•Amorphous Metal
Coil High conductivity copper  
Primary Bushing    
• Number •2 for transformer rated 13 200 V and 22 860 V  
•1 for transformer rated 13 200 Grd Y/7 620V and 22 860GrY/13 200 V
• Mounting Cover-mounted  
• Voltage class •15 kV class for transformer rated 13 200 V and 13 200 Grd Y/7 620V  
•25 kV class for transformer rated 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V
• Creepage •255 mm (10 in) for transformer rated 13 200 V and 13 200 Grd Y/7 620V  
•380 mm (15 in) for transformer rata 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V
• Color ANSI 70 Gray  
• Designation •HI & H2 for transformer 13 200 V and 22 860 V  
•HI for transformer rated 13 200 Grd Y/7 620V and 22 860GrdY/13 200 V
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
• Insulation Level  REQUIRED OFFERED
o 60 Hz, Dry One-Minute •For transformer rated 13 200 V and13 200 Grd Y/7 620V =35 kV  
Withstand •For transformer rated 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V = 42 kV
o 60 Hz, Wet Ten-Second •For transformer rated 13 200 V and13 200 Grd Y/7 620V =30 kV
Withstand •For transformer rated 22 860GrdY/13 200 V = 36 kV
o Impulse, Full Wave Dry •For transformer rated 13 200V and13 200 Grd Y/7 620V =95 kV  
Withstand (1.2 x 50 ps) •For transformer rated 22 860GrdY/13 200 V and 22 860 V = 125 kV
• Arrangement Per IEEE Std C57.12.20  
High-Voltage Neutral Bushing (only    
for transformers rated 13200
GrdY/7620V and 22 860GrdY/ 13 200
V)
• Number 1  
• Mounting Side-wall mounted  
• Insulation class 1.2 kV class, 30 kV BIL  
• Color ANSI 70 Gray  
• Designation H2
• Grounding Externally grounded to the tank wall using a removable copper  
ground strap
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Secondary Bushings  REQUIRED OFFERED
• Number •For secondary rating of 240 V and  
480 V = 2
•For 480/240 V = 3
•For 240/480 V = 4
• Mounting Side-wall mounted  
• Insulation class 1.2 kV class, 30 kV BIL  
• Color ANSI 70 Gray  
• Designation XI, X2, X3, X4 (where applicable)  
• Arrangement Per ANSI C57.12.20  
• Insulation Level    
o 60 Hz, Dry One-Minute Withstand 10kV  
o 60 Hz, Wet Ten-Second Withstand 6 kV  
o Impulse, Full Wave Dry Withstand (1.2 x 50 Rs) 30 kV  
• Minimum cantilever force for 167 kVA and above 40 kg  
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Bushing Terminals  REQUIRED OFFERED
• HV bushing and HV Neutral bushing    
o Type Tinned copper-alloy eyebolt-type connector with stainless steel spring washer  
o Conductor range 8 mm2 (AWG No. 8) solid to 30 mm2 (AWG No. 2) stranded copper conductor  
• LV bushing    
o Type •5-100 kVA = Tinned copper-alloy eyebolt-type connector with stainless steel  
spring washer
•167-250 kVA = Tinned Spade H
•333 kVA = Tinned Spade J
o Conductor range for transformers rated 240 V •15 kVA & below = 14 mm2 (AWG No. 6) solid to 100 mm2 (AWG No. 4/0) stranded  
copper conductor
•25-50 kVA = 30 mm2 (AWG No. 2) solid to 700 mm2 (350 kcmil) stranded copper
conductor
•75 kVA = 50 mm2 (AWG No. 1/0) solid to 1 000 mm2 (500 kcmil) stranded copper
conductor
•100 kVA = 60 mm2 (AWG No. 2/0) solid to 2 000 mm2 (1000 kcmil) stranded
copper conductor
•167-250 kVA = Spade H
•333 kVA = Spade J
• Conductor range for transformers rated •25 kVA & below = 14 mm2 (AWG No. 6) solid to 100 m2 (AWG No. 4/0) 19  
240/480V, 480/240V, or 480V stranded copper conductor
•37.5-100 kVA = 30 mm2 (AWG No. 2) solid to 700 mm2 (350 kcmil) 19 stranded
•167-333 kVA = Spade H
•Terminal markings Per ANSI C57.12.70  
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Polarity  REQUIRED OFFERED
•Transformer rated 22 860 V, Subtractive (all kVA ratings)  
13 200V and 22 860GrdY/13 200 V
•Transformer rated 13200 Grd •167 kVA & below = Additive  
Y/7620V •250-333 kVA = Subtractive
Tank    
•Construction Sealed-type with steel cover and reusable gasket  
•Cover grounding Copper ground strap connected to the tank body, sized for the short-circuit rating  
of the transformer
•Grounding    
o Tank grounding •Tinned copper alloy, eyebolt-type connector to accommodate 8 mm2 (AWG No. -
8) to 30 mm2 (AWG No.2) stranded copper conductors
•Located near the base of the tank

o HV neutral grounding (only for •Tinned copper alloy, eyebolt-type connector to accommodate 8 mm2 (AWG No.  
transformers rated 13200 Grd Y/7620V and 8) to 30 mm2 (AWG No.
22 860GrdY/13 200V) 2) stranded copper conductors
•Located near the HV neutral bushing
•Provided with removable copper ground strap

• Support lugs Per ANSI C57.12.20  

• Lifting lugs •Permanently attached near the top of the tank  
•Designed with safety factor of 5
• Core-coil lifting facility Shall be provided '
• Surge arrester mounting provision Shall be provided per DT Technical Specifications  
• Correct oil level marking Shall be provided  
• Tank color ANSI 70 Gray, Munsell Notation 5BG7.0/0.4  
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Markings  REQUIRED OFFERED
• kVA marking Painted in black using 75 mm (3-inch) block letters and  
numerals, located below the low-voltage bushings

• Electric Cooperative Name Embossed 75 mm (3-inch) block letters, located below the  
Marking (only when required) kVA marking
• Equipment Identification Painted in black using 50 mm (2-inch) block letters and  
Number (only when required) numerals, located below the Electric Cooperative Name
Marking
Tap Changer    
• Design Provided with an external operating handle mounted on  
the tank wall
• Operation •De-energized operation only  
•Clockwise direction from the highest to the lowest tap
position
• Markings    
o Tap positions and Caution sign •Tap positions marked with reflectorized, non-weathering  
decals at least 25 mm (1.0 inch) high, with numeral "1"
assigned to the highest tap
•Caution marking: Do Not Operate When Energized
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Pressure Relief Valve  REQUIRED OFFERED
• Design •Provided with a pull ring for manually reducing pressure to atmospheric level  
using a standard hot-stick.
•It shall be capable of withstanding a static pull force of 11.34 kg (25 pounds)
for one minute without permanent deformation.
• Venting and •Venting pressure = 69 kPa (10 psig) ± 13 kPa (gauge) (2 psig)  
Characteristics •Resealing pressure = 42 kPa (gauge) (6 psig) minimum
•Zero leakage from reseal pressure to -56 kPa (gauge) (8 psig)
•Flow at 103 kPa (gauge) (15 psig) = 16.5 L/s (35 SCFM) minimum, corrected
for air pressure of 101 kPa (14.7 psi) (absolute) and air temperature of 21°C
Enclosure Integrity •Completely assembled transformer enclosure shall be of sufficient strength to  
withstand an internal pressure of 49 kPa (gauge) (7 psig) without permanent
distortion
•Can withstand an internal pressure of 138 kPa (gauge) (20 psig) without
rupturing or displacing components (excluding the cover gasket and gasket oil
leaks) of the transformer
Insulating Liquid Unused mineral oil meeting the requirements of the latest revision of ASTM  
D3487
Hardware (bolts, nuts •All energized hardware shall be made of tinned copper alloy material.  
and washers° •All other hardware shall be hot-dip galvanized.
 Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Nameplate  REQUIRED OFFERED

• Material  Stainless Steel  

 • Information •Percent impedance
•BIL
•Total weight, kg
•Connection diagram
•Name of manufacturer
•Installation and operating instructions reference
•The word 'Transformer'
•Type of insulating liquid (generic name)
•Conductor material for each winding
•Equipment identification number

 
Distribution Transformer Technical Information Sheet
Tests  REQUIRED OFFERED
Routine tests •Winding resistance measurement tests
•Ratio Test
•Polarity Test and Phase Relation
•No-load Losses and Excitation Current at rated
voltage and frequency
•Impedance Voltage and Load Loss Measurement
•Induced Potential Test (Low- frequency Dielectric
Test)
•Dielectric Test of Insulating Oil
•Mechanical (Leak Test)

 
Design (or Type) tests Certified test reports to be submitted:
•Temperature Rise
•Lightning Impulse
•Insulation Power Factor
•Insulation Resistance
•Short-Circuit Capability
 
 Nameplate Information
Serial Number BIL
Class Total weight, kg
Number of phases Connection diagram
Frequency Name of manufacturer
Voltage rating Installation and operating instruction reference
kVA rating The word “Transformer”
Temperature rise, oC Type of insulating liquid (generic name)
Polarity Conductor material for each winding
Percent Impedance Equipment identification number
 Table 5. Transformer Maximum Losses
Silicon Steel Core Amorphous Metal Core
Total Losses Total Losses
Rating No Load Load No Load Load
Losses, Losses, % of Rated Losses, Losses , % of Rated
Watts Watts Watts Watts Watts Watts
kVA kVA
3 9 45 54 1.80 8 45 53 1.76
5 19 75 94 1.88 8 75 83 1.66
10 36 120 156 1.56 12 120 132 1.32
15 50 195 245 1.63 15 195 210 1.40
25 80 290 370 1.48 18 290 308 1.23
37.5 105 360 465 1.24 30 360 390 1.04
50 135 500 635 1.27 32 500 532 1.06
75 190 650 840 1.12 45 650 695 0.93
100 210 850 1060 1.06 50 850 900 0.90
167 350 1410 1760 1.05 65 1410 1475 0.88
250 500 2000 2500 1.00 90 2000 2090 0.83
333 650 2500 3150 0.94 120 2500 2620 0.79
Table 6. Audible Sound Level
kVA Average Sound Lever (Decibels)
50 and below 48
75 - 100 51
167 -250 55
333 56
 Warranty
• The supplier/manufacturer shall warrant its transformers to be free of defects
in material and workmanship for a period not to exceed
• twelve (12) months from the date of initial installation or
• eighteen (18) months from the date of delivery.
• In the event of breakdown within the period of warranty, the User shall inform
the manufacturer within 30 working days.
• When duly informed, the manufacturer shall promptly investigate, repair or
replace the transformer, if necessary.
• All replacements shall be made within 60 days from receipt of the first notice
of the User.
• The User may impose a penalty to the supplier for each day of delay beyond
the 60-day limit
THANK YOU!