Earthing or Station Transformer:

Two earthing transformer having provided in the 33 kV side of 132 kV transformer. Power
transformers are using Delta-Star connection. So, if any fault occurs in secondary side, the
earthing transformer grounds those current due to star connection. So a neutral provided to
power trans formers. Also it provides power for substation. In this type of transformer zigzag star
and normal star connections are used. Zigzag star is used in H.V sides and normal stars are used
in L.V side. Here in the H.v side zigzag stars used, because it reduces the heating effect of fault
current & makes it robust.

Specification of Earthing Transformer:

KVA=5460 for 30 seconds with 100 KVA, auxiliary load CMR.
Frequency=50Hz
Vector grouping=Zy11
Voltage at No Load= HV 33KV LV 415V
Amps= HV 1.75A LV 139A
Phase= HV 3 interstar LV 3 star
Maximum rise in oil=30o c
Type of cooling= ONAN
Core & winding=1370 kg
Oil=680 kg, 796 liters
Maker=
Insulation level= HV 170kV

Through the earthing transformers are of smaller ratings compared to normal power and
EHV transformers these are very critical equipments in utility and industrial applications. Their
fault currents are different for different installations. Comparison of these industrial transformers
are to be carefully differentiated. A deep study is required for different earthing methods, and for
coordination of the system equipments for reliable operation. Further research study on a
distribution transformer with out major modification of their electrical parameters is desired.
When geomagnetic field disturbances caused by DC induced currents enter power system at
grounded neutral, these are to be carefully evaluated in comparison with line to earth fault
currents.