(COMPLETELY SELF-PROTECTED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS)

CSP TYPE TRANSFORMERS

CSP Type Transformers

CSP is a protection system for distribution transformers. The CSP protection system protects the transformer from lightning, secondary faults, severe overloads, and provides visual warning of the existence of uneconomical loading conditions. The CSP design provides maximum protection against transformer failure and disruptive outages. It also protects you from the extra costs of more complicated installation, unnecessary equipment and power downtime.

PHILOSOPHY OF CSP PROTECTION

1. The distribution transformer should be protected from faults and overloads which would shorten its life. 2. The electrical distribution system should be protected from a transformer that has failed: so that the fault is isolated to the failed transformer and affects only the customers who are served by the failed transformer. 3. It is not economical to operate a distribution transformer, on a regular basis, in an overloaded condition. 4. Lightning protection is maximized when the surge arrester is directly mounted to the transformer tank reducing to a minimum the impedance of the ground connection.

COMPONENTS OF THE CSP PROTECTION SYSTEM

In order to create the CSP transformer, several protective devices are applied to the transformer when the transformer is being manufactured. These devices are : High voltage surge arrester For surge protection, the surge arrester is mounted directly to the transformer tank either directly connected to the high voltage bushing or through an air gap to the high voltage bushing High voltage expulsion fuse For line lock-out protection, the expulsion fuse is mounted inside of the transformer and it is connected between the incoming high voltage lead from the bushing and the high voltage line lead from the transformer primary winding. Low voltage circuit breaker For secondary fault and overload protection, the circuit breaker is mounted inside of the transformer and it is connected between secondary winding and the secondary bushing, such that, the load current flows through the circuit breaker. Overload Indicator For visual indication of uneconomical loading conditions, the signal light is mounted on the exterior wall of the transformer tank near the operating handles of the circuit breaker. The signal light is electrically connected to the signal light sensing circuit within the transformer.

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Benefits of CSP Protection

Why choose a completely self-protected (CSP) transformer?

CSP is cheaper:
Conventional transformers with external cutout fuses and lightning arresters might first appear to be a less expensive choice. But when you add up the substantial extra costs of cutout fuses, longer installation time, increased outage downtime, and time lost repairing and replacing damaged equipment, and so on, conventional transformers just cant compete with CSPs!
Transformer TOC* Load/break Cutout Lightning Arrester Cross Arm Installation Labor (add.) Total
* **

CSP Non-CSP Installation Installation 1.00 1.00 0.88 0.15 0.04 0.02 0.08 1.17

**

TOC = (1.0 x transformer price)+(2.85 x no load loss)+(0.95 x load loss)

Lightning Arrester is pre-installed in the CSP and included in the price

CSP is safer:
Completely self-protected transformers are safer by design. Along with internal installation that offers superior protection against animal intrusion, CSPs offer these solutions to common problems:
System Problem Low Voltage Fault CSP Conventional A low voltage breaker senses the fault and A cutout fuse may not react fast enough to trips, protecting the transformer. CSP is the prevent a transformer failure. only solution to the secondary fault condition! Close proximity and line side placement of surge arrester protects against surge and eliminates outage. A low-voltage breaker trips and protects the transformer. Signal light and emergency overload switch allows quick identification of problem and fast power restoration Simply close the breaker. No power indicates a transformer fault. No eventful failure would happen. A cutout fuse installed a distance from the transformer on the line side may delay outage but still allow damage to the transformer. A cutout fuse will probably not respond fast enough, resulting in transformer failure.

Lightning

Overloaded Transformer

Service Restoration

Refuse and close-in the cutout. A secondary fault may blow the fuse again. Also an internal transformer fault could lead to a eventful failure blown over

Early Warning

If a reset breaker holds, the transformer can No early warning. Cutout will most likely not be watched for future problems, or scheduled respond fast enough to a failed transformer. for change-out. Signal light also provides early warning of an overload.

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CSP from Tusco Trafo

Tusco Trafo has broad experience in developing and manufacturing CSP type transformers. Product Range for Tusco Trafo CSP: - Single and Three Phase - 25 kVA225 kVA (36 kV) - Strictly to ANSI standards Benefits of Tusco Trafo CSP:
1. High-quality components from Europe and USA 2. Breaker on Bracket (BOB) design is simple and fast to install 3. Rigid steel mounting bracket with operating handle and linkage (no adjustments required) 4. Handle through tank wall secures BOB firmly to tank interior 5. Operating handle allows quick reset 6. Oil immersion provides superior insulation, temperature tolerance in hot climates 7. Fuse and breaker correctly sized and assembled in our factory. No on-site adjustments needed. 8. Signal light makes it easy spot overloads/high oil temperatures 9. Emergency overload feature allows temporary above-peak operation 10.Primary line connection. No other protective devices required.

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Notes

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Affiliated Companies

Tusco Group of Companies is offering you a complete range of products for power transmission and distribution.
We are manufacturing: Distribution Transformers Power Transformers Single Phase 10 kVA100 kVA Three Phase 50 kVA30 MVA LV & MV Panels up to 36 kV Compact Substations

Corrugated Walls for up to - 3 MVA Transformers Complete Tanks for up to 30 MVA Transformers

Available Publications: Company Profile Brochure Reference List Surface Treatment CSP Type Transformers Technical Note DVD Tusco Trafo Company Profile Reference List

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