At what level does the winding temp. of a dry transformer start to become a concern? For instance, there is a 1MVA xfmr 150 deg rise with a center winding temperature of 160 - 170 deg C. This seems excessive. Experience has shown similiar operating conditions typically in the 60 - 100 deg range.
I understand the xfmr can run at 150 deg C rise over 40 deg C ambient = 190 deg C.
That being said, from what I have seen this is a bit high and I was wondering what your experience has shown. If it is a concern, any recomendations for cooling the unit?
FYI this particular unit cont. load is 500-600KVA. There is a fan package and they are working. Ambient Temp approx. 25 deg C.
Thank you.
I understand the xfmr can run at 150 deg C rise over 40 deg C ambient = 190 deg C.
That being said, from what I have seen this is a bit high and I was wondering what your experience has shown. If it is a concern, any recomendations for cooling the unit?
FYI this particular unit cont. load is 500-600KVA. There is a fan package and they are working. Ambient Temp approx. 25 deg C.
Thank you.