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Siemens Low Noise Transformers
Fit for the future
In every power supply network,
transformers are strategic nodes.
At their location, acoustic environ-
mental protection has now, more
than ever, become crucially impor-
tant. Limited space in cities and
strict noise control regulations
require extra efforts, when build-
ing power transformers.
Siemens has answered this chal-
lenge for over half a decade and
achieved the best results in reduc-
ing transformer noise emission.
Areas of use
In acoustically sensitive urban
locations, particular noise control
regulations apply. Siemens low
noise transformers are suitable
forinstallation:
In urban, metropolitan and other
areas of high population density
In sound sensitive areas
In places where stringent noise
regulations apply
For Siemens, the reduction of
acoustic pollution is also a matter
ofprinciple.
Siemens turns down the volume with high power low noise
transformers:
Siemens low noise transformer history
Since 2004, Siemens has successfully
designed, produced and tested low noise
transformers. In terms of their range and
variety, no other transformer manufac-
turer can compete with Siemens. These
Siemens transformers comply with one
ofthe hardest to reach noise and load
noise requirements: the New York City
M1-R Noise Performance Requirements:
Passing the New York City M1-R Noise
Performance Requirements
(20042005) and the new, even stricter
requirements (from 2007):
2004: 65 MVA transformer
fromSiemens Nuremberg
2004: 65 MVA transformer
fromSiemens Linz
2005: 420 MVA autotransformer
fromSiemens Weiz
2007: 234 MVA phase shifting
transformer from Siemens Weiz
2007: 234 MVA autotransformer
fromSiemens Weiz
2008: 93 MVA transformer
fromSiemens Linz
2009: 234 MVA autotransformer
fromWeiz & Nuremberg
2010: 420 MVA autotransformer
fromSiemens Weiz
2010: 2 x 234 MVA autotransformers
fromSiemens Weiz
2013: 234 MVA autotransformers
fromSiemens Weiz
2013: 2 x 300 MVA phase shifting
transformer fromSiemens Weiz
Low noise transformers
Made in Austria
Siemens Transformers is a central figure
with its special skills in low noise issues.
Here, Siemens designed and produced
more low noise transformers then
anywhere else:
2005: 4 units 2006: 6 units
2007: 9 units 2008: 8 units
2009: 7 units 2010: 8 units
2011: 7 units 2012: 10 units
2013: 18 units.
The constant advancements and dynamic
performance of Siemens Transformers
keeps its leading position in an ever-
changing transformer market.
All aforementioned noise requirements
were reached, even up to 420 MVA, and
Siemens is ready to meet any future
specifications.
The leader in compact low noise
transformer design
Since noise reduction is always a matter
of space, Siemens low noise transformers
feature the worlds most compact design.
While other manufacturers build enormous
noise protection housings, Siemens low
noise transformers are chosen for their
compact design which includes internal
and external noise reducing arrange-
ments that help save floor space at full
low noise quality.
Answers for energy.
 Reducing transformer noise
The load noise emitted by energized
transformers consists of no-load noise,
load current induced noise and cooling
equipment noise. The reduction of core
vibration, a classic noise source, is a major
task in low noise transformer design.
DCmagnetization must be considered
toavoid amplification of core vibration.
The biggest challenge was the develop-
ment of a calculation method for load
current noise as the understanding of
load current effects is the basis for noise
cancellation activities. Consistent research
in these methods as well as material
properties, has made Siemens low noise
transformers a great success to. Calcula-
tion models relating to magnetic forces,
magnetostriction and, in particular,
dynamic mechanical models, were the
breakthrough innovation to gain the
desired noise reduction. The figures be-
low show the impressive results achieved
by Siemens low noise transformers.
Lowest noise worldwide
Up to 700 MVA and rising, no transformer
competitor can beat the results of Siemens
ongoing research and development in
building transformers with the lowest
noise emissions worldwide. The list below
shows some examples from the broad
variety of the successful Siemens Low
Noise Transformers in an outstanding
MVA range, of any transformer type, and
over a period of more than half a decade.
Low noise masterpiece
The power transformer shown on the
leftis at present Siemens low noise
masterpiece. At a rated power of 420MVA
this low noise autotransformer designed
in 2010 emits a sound pressure level of
merely 52.4 dB(A) at full load. A standard
design version of this transformer emits
76.3 dB(A). This shows that low noise
design cuts noise emission by 23.9 dB(A)
which is perceived four times as quiet
asa standard design transformer by the
human ear.

Standard transformer design

vs. low noise transformer design / 420 MVA / sound pressure
Condition Standard Low noise Noise
design design reduction
[dB(A)] [dB(A)] [dB(A)]
no-load 100% Urated 65.5 46.5 19.0
load current 100% Irated 70.3 51.1 19.2
cooler fans, pumps 74.5 39.2 35.3
TOTAL 76.3 52.4 23.9

Siemens low noise transformers references

Rated Sound pressure level Transformer type Year Units
power at full load produced
MVA [dB(A)]
100% Urated + 100% Irated

183 53.7 transformer 2013 6

234 49.1 autotransformer 20072009 6
2013
234 49.8 phase shifting transformer 2007 4 Published by and copyright 2014:
2010 Siemens AG
242 51.1 transformer 2009 5 Energy Sector
2011 Freyeslebenstrasse 1
300 53.4 transformer 2005 6 91058 Erlangen, Germany
2007
Siemens AG
2009
Energy Sector
2011
Power Transmission Division
300 53.7 phase shifting transformer 2013 2 Transformers
420 52.4 autotransformer 2005 6 Katzwanger Strasse 150
2010 90461 Nuremberg, Germany
500 55.2 autotransformer 2008 2 www.siemens.com/energy
575 58.9 phase shifting transformer 2006 1
Power Transmission Division
700 50.0 phase shifting transformer 2006 1 Printed in Germany
Note: For the human ear 56 dB(A) sound pressure level is comparable with a domestic refrigerator. Dispo 19200, c4bs No. 7480
Sound intensity measurement method is 24 dB(A) below sound pressure method. TH 101-140117 XX 472581 DB 0314X.X

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