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Liquid-Filled Medium-Voltage Transformers
Liquid-Filled Medium-Voltage Transformers
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PROJECT NAME
PART 1 - GENERAL
0.1 SUMMARY
A. Related Documents:
1. Drawings and general provisions of the Subcontract apply to this Section.
2. Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to
work under this Section.
B. Section Includes:
1. Liquid filled distribution and power transformers.
2. Liquid filled, outdoor, pad mounted distribution transformers.
3. Transformers shall include all standard and optional accessories as listed in this specification.
C. Related Sections:
1. Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
2. Division 01 Section "Special Procedures."
3. Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
4. Division 26 Section "Common Work Results for Electrical".
5. Division 26 Section "Secondary Unit Substations".
0.2 REFERENCES
A. General:
1. The following documents form part of the Specifications to the extent stated. Where differences exist
between codes and standards, the one affording the greatest protection shall apply.
2. Unless otherwise noted, the referenced standard edition is the current one at the time of
commencement of the Work.
3. Refer to Division 01 Section "General Requirements" for the list of applicable regulatory requirements.
4. Refer to Division 26 Section "Common Results for Electrical" for codes and standards, and other
general requirements.
C. ASTM International:
1. ASTM D877 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk
Electrodes.
0.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Division 26 Section "Common Results for Electrical - Review of Materials" and
Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
B. Submit five (5) copies of shop drawings indicating outline dimensions, connection and support points, weight,
specified ratings and materials.
F. Submit approved Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for cooling liquid.
A. Products shall be tested, approved and labeled/listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) as listed in Division 26 Specification "Common Work Results for
Electrical."
B. Electrical equipment and materials shall be new and within one year of manufacture, complying with the latest
codes and standards. No used, re-built, refurbished and/or re-manufactured electrical equipment and materials
shall be furnished on this project.
C. Design and test transformers in accordance with the applicable ANSI/IEEE, NEMA and ASTM standards listed
in the References Article.
A. Store and protect products under provisions of Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
0.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Westinghouse.
C. General Electric.
D. Square D.
C. Primary Voltage: 12.47 kV, delta connected; provide standard primary taps, with externally-operated, no-load
tap changer. The tap changer shall have a handle with provision for padlocking.
G. Cooling and Temperature Rise: ANSI C57.12.22; Class OA/FA. [55 deg C] [65 deg C], self-cooled.
H. Liquid: [Mineral Oil.] [Silicone with a fire point liquid not less than 300 deg C.] Insulating liquid shall be shipped
in the transformer tank.
I. Accessories: The following accessory equipment shall be provided in accordance with ANSI C57.12.10:
1. Magnetic liquid level gage with alarm contacts.
2. Top oil dial type thermometer with alarm contacts.
3. Pressure-vacuum gauge and regulator assembly.
a. (Qualitrol Corp. Assembly No. 70-35 deg F).
4. Pressure relief device.
5. Provisions for lifting and jacking.
6. Base suitable for skidding and rolling in any direction.
7. Hand hole in cover.
8. Drain valve and sampling device and bottom filter press connection.
9. Top filling connection and filter press connection.
10. Grounding pads at base of tank.
M. Finish Color: ANSI Z55.1, No. 61, (light gray) utilizing a phosphatizing and initial cleaning treatment followed
by a baked on epoxy primer and finish coats having a thickness of 3 to 5 mils.
<Retain Article "LIQUID-FILLED POWER TRANSFORMERS" above or Article "LIQUID-FILLED PAD MOUNTED
TRANSFORMERS" below.>
A. Liquid-filled Transformers: ANSI C57.12.26; three-phase, pad mounted, self-cooled transformer unit.
C. Primary Voltage: 12.47 kV, delta connected; provide standard primary taps, with externally-operated, no-load
tap changer. The tap changer shall have a handle with provision for padlocking.
G. Cooling and Temperature Rise; ANSI C57.12.22; Class OA. [55 deg C] [65 deg C], self-cooled.
H. Liquid: [Mineral Oil.] [Silicone with a fire point liquid not less than 300 C.] Insulating liquid shall be shipped in
the transformer tank.
I. Accessories: The following accessory equipment shall be provided in accordance with ANSI C57.12.26:
1. Magnetic liquid level gage with alarm contacts.
2. Top oil dial type thermometer with alarm contacts.
3. Pressure-vacuum gauge and regulator assembly.
a. (Qualitrol Corp. Assembly No. 70-35 deg F).
4. Pressure relief device.
5. Provisions for lifting and jacking.
6. Base suitable for skidding and rolling in any direction.
7. Hand hole in cover.
8. Drain valve and sampling device and bottom filter press connection.
9. Top filling connection and filter press connection.
10. Grounding pads at base of tank.
J. [Primary Terminations: Bushing wells to ANSI/IEEE 386; provide [three for radial feed.] [six for [loop] [primary
selective] feed.] Include bushings for insulated loadbreak connectors.]
N. Finish Color: ANSI Z55.1, No. 61, (light gray) utilizing a phosphatizing and initial cleaning treatment followed
by a baked on epoxy primer and finish coats having a thickness of 3 to 5 mils.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
0.1 EXAMINATION
C. Verify that required utilities are available, in proper location and ready for use.
0.2 INSTALLATION
A. Test dielectric liquid to ASTM D877, using 25,000 volts minimum breakdown voltage, after installation and
before being energized.
C. Provide the University with 5 certified copies of all field test reports.
0.4 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust primary taps so that secondary voltage is within [2] [___] percent of rated voltage.
0.5 ACCEPTANCE
A. Final acceptance shall depend upon the satisfactory performance of the transformer under test. Transformers
shall not be energized until all test data and records are approved by the University.