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Distribution Transformers For Industrial Applications - en - 2
Distribution Transformers For Industrial Applications - en - 2
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“Static converter transformers
need to be robust, reliable, and
long-lasting – although their
operating conditions are more
challenging than classic
distribution transformers.”
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Technical characteristics and benefits DC current
The broad and long-term experience of Siemens Trans- If any DC current is present in either the supply or load
formers leads to products with characteristics that fit to side of the transformer windings, overheating of core and
the special challenges of industrial applications. other parts due to the DC fields can occur. It can also
result in noise and vibration. This is why Siemens Trans-
Number of secondary winding systems per transformer
formers is able to optimize its products in regards to DC
If the drive transformer supplies more than one lineside current to deliver units with minimal noise and heat if
rectifier, the phase angles between each secondary wind- required.
ing are set to eliminate the lower-order harmonics. These
can be supplied by a multi-winding system transformer in Harmonics
order to save cost and volume. The number of secondary The current harmonics determine the harmonic losses in
windings per transformer can be defined by the customer. the drive transformers. These result in additional heating.
Siemens Transformers focuses on designing converters
Flux density
that withstand thermal stress. Siemens Transformers are
The magnetic flux density of the core depends on the designed under consideration of the converter character-
applied voltage and frequency. For proper operation of istics to withstand the thermal stress which may occur.
the transformer, the core of the transformer should not
be magnetically saturated at specified operating condi- Siemens transformers: suitable for your drive
tions. Hence a margin to the saturation induction is con- Utilities and distribution grid operators have trusted
sidered in the design to achieve transformers with maxi- Siemens Transformers as their supplier for more than a
mum reliability. hundred years. Our target is also to be the partner of
choice of industrial companies when it comes to trans-
Transformer tapping
formers. As an experienced manufacturer of transformers
According to customer requirements, transformers will of all ratings, special requests are in good hands with us.
be equipped with tap changers to adjust the turns ratio of
the transformer when needed. This is done to take into Within Siemens Distribution Transformer Segment we
account voltage variations. offer static converter transformers up to 30 MVA / 72.5 kV.
Maybe the next of those units will be energizing your
drive?
Circuit version
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3 3
3 3 3
3
3 3 3
3
40°
3 3 3 3
3 20° 3
3 3
3
0°
3 3 3
3 3 3
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Infeed transformers one three-winding one four-winding two three-winding two four-winding three three-winding
transformer transformer transformers transformers transformers
Required electrical
phase angles
30° 20° 15° 10° 10°
between all
secondary windings
Example of Dd0 Dy11 or Dy11+20° Dy11 1 x (Dy5 Dd0) 1 x (Dy11–10° Dy11 1 x (Dy5 Dd0) +10°
vector group Dd0 Dy5 Dy11–20° +7.5° Dy11–10°) +15° 1 x (Dy5 Dd0) –10°
1 x (Dy5 Dd0) 1 x (Dy11–10° Dy11 1 x (Dy5 Dd0)
–7.5° Dy11–10°) –15°
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Published by
Siemens AG 2015
Energy Management
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Article No. EMTR-B10011-00-4A00
Printed in Germany
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Subject to changes and errors.
The information given in this document
only contains general descriptions and/or
performance features which may not always
specifically reflect those described, or which
may undergo modification in the course of
further development of the products. The
requested performance features are binding
only when they are expressly agreed upon in
the concluded contract.