Generally accepted maximum limits of audible sound level for transformers are a

Tank vibration levels are usually not specified for Transformers, but only for reac
d level for transformers are as per tables in NEMA Standard TR 1-1993(R2000) Transformers, Regulators and Reactors. Table 2 (Power T
nsformers, but only for reactors. Typical specification for EHV shunt Reactors call for “maximum vibration amplitude in any panel shall
 d Reactors. Table 2 (Power Transformers) Table 3 (Distribution Transformers) Table 4 (Dry Type Transformers). Manufacturers can delive
amplitude in any panel shall not exceed 200 microns peak to peak at rated voltage (sometimes maximum system voltage) and frequenc
rs). Manufacturers can deliver transformers with still lower sound levels by adopting special measures. Transformer sound becomes dis
ystem voltage) and frequency. Average vibrations shall not exceed 60 microns peak to peak. Tank stresses shall not exceed 2.0 kg/mm 2
nsformer sound becomes disturbing when sound level is 3-6 dB above the ambient sound level.
hall not exceed 2.0 kg/mm 2 at any point on the tank” In the early days of development, many reactors in service failed from tank weld
service failed from tank welding failures due to excessive vibrations.