SPECIFICATION

FOR

PADMOUNTED TAMPER-RESISTANT SINGLE PHASE

DISTRIBUTIONS TRANSFORMER
1.0 SCOPE

1.1 The ABB Inc. Padmounted Tamper-Resistant transformer design is the basis for this
specification

1.2 This specification together with the applicable Transformer Data Sheet provides the technical
requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of padmounted tamper-resistant
transformers.

1.3 This specification covers only the general requirements of the transformer.

1.4 The preferred electrical characteristics and mechanical features of single-phase dead front,
mineral-oil immersed, self-cooled, pad-mounted, compartmental-type distributions
transformers have the following ranges:

 10 through 167 kVA

 65 degree C average winding rise
 60 hertz
 HV: 4160GY/2400 through 34500GY/19920V
 HV Bil: 60, 75, 95, 125, 150 kV
 LV: 240/120, 480/240, 277 V.

1.5 The specific requirements are stated in detail on the Transformer Data Sheet.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 All codes and standards referenced in this specification shall be those in effect at the time of
Purchase Order award. Deviations from this specification and referenced codes and standards
shall be obtained in writing from Buyer.

2.1.1 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

 C57.12.00
 C57.12.25
 C57.12.28
 C57.12.29
 C57.12.70
 C57.12.80
 C57.12.90
 C57.12.91

2.1.2 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

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 2.1.3 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 The manufacturer shall have specialized in the design, manufacture and assembly of liquid filled
padmounted tamper-resistant transformers for a minimum of 10 years.

3.2 The manufacturer shall have a well documented quality assurance program, which includes
procedures for all activities in order entry, design, material procurement, manufacturing processes,
testing, shipping and post shipment product follow.

3.3 The manufacturer’s test floor shall have a documented calibration program. All equipment shall
receive regular calibrations. Calibration standards shall be traceable to National Bureau of
Standards.

3.4 The transformers shall be manufactured by a company which is certified to ISO 9001: 2000. A
copy of the certificate of Compliance shall be made available to the Buyer upon request.

4.0 TRANSFORMER TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

4.1 Winding Characteristics

4.1.1 All windings and internal connections shall be copper or aluminum. The coil insulating
paper shall be thermally upgraded and shall have a thermosetting adhesive on both
sides to assure coil bonding.

4.1.2 The windings shall be tightly wound utilizing tension devices to place the conductor
into the coils.

4.1.3 For optimum dielectric and mechanical strength, epoxy coated insulation shall be
placed between each layer in the winding.

4.1.4 Sheet conductor shall be used in secondary winding to minimize vertical short circuit
forces.

4.1.5 The transformer shall be designed and constructed to withstand the external short-
circuits, as defined by IEEE C57. 12.00.

4.1.6 Evidence of compliance to these short-circuit requirements as required in C57.12.00

and C57.12.90 shall be submitted to the Buyer upon request.

4.1.7 The transformer design shall be capable of operating above rated voltage or below
rated frequency in accordance with IEEE C57.12.00.

4.1.8 The impedance shall be as specified on the Transformer Data Sheet. IEEE tolerance
shall apply.

4.2 Sound Level

4.2.1 The padmounted tamper-resistant transformer shall be designed and constructed to

minimize the audible noise generated with the transformer energized at rated voltage.

4.3 HV Compartment

4.3.1 The transformer shall be furnished with a high voltage compartment located on the
left. The high voltage compartment shall be furnished with universal bushing wells.

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 The HV bushing wells shall be externally clamped and removable. A parking stand
between the bushing wells shall be provided for attachment of bushing accessories.

4.4 LV Compartment

4.4.1 The transformer shall be furnished with a low voltage compartment and shall house
the LV connections in the form of copper studs with contact nuts. Rotatable spades
are optional.

4.5 Cabinet

4.5.1 Tamper resistance shall be enhanced by continuous steel baffling on all edges of the
hood and sill without the use of welded or bolted on parts.

4.6 Core

4.6.1 The core shall be clamped and braced to resist distortion caused by short-circuit
stresses or transportation handling and to prevent the shifting of core laminations.

4.6.2 The core shall be constructed of high-grade, grain oriented, silicon steel laminations,
with high magnetic permeability. Core construction shall include step-lap mitered joints
to keep core losses, excitation current and noise level at a minimum.

4.7 Insulating Fluid And Preservation System

4.7.1 The fluid preservation system shall be a sealed tank type.

4.7.2 The insulating fluid shall be as specified on the Transformer Data Sheet.

4.7.3 The transformer insulating fluid shall be certified to contain no detectable PCB’s (<1
PPM) at the time of shipment and the nameplate shall be so labeled. Certification shall
also be provided that the transformer and components have not been contaminated
with PCB’s prior to shipment.

4.7.4 The transformer insulating fluid shall meet or exceed the requirements of the
appropriate IEEE and ASTM fluid Standards. The transformer fluid shall be tested for
dielectric breakdown and moisture content during manufacturing.

4.8 Tank Design

4.8.1 The transformer tank shall be designed to withstand, without permanent deformation,
with operating pressures per IEEE C57.12-25.

4.8.2 Tanks shall be constructed of heavy gauge steel with welded seams.

4.8.3 Tank design shall include sufficient expansion volume to allow operation under
specified load conditions.

4.8.4 The main cover shall be welded onto the tank.

4.8.5 The transformer base shall be suitable for rolling or skidding in the direction of either
tank base centerline.

4.8.6 Stainless steel 5/8” –11 lifting bosses shall be provided at two or four points on the
tank depending on size and designed to provide a minimum safety factor of 5.

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 4.8.7 Most oil restraining welds shall be robotically applied to severely limit the incidence of
oil leaks and corrosion.

4.8.8 Tanks shall have rounded corners on the back side to limit possible injuries.

4.8.9 Tank tops shall be domed to augment water drainage and limit possible corrosion.

4.9 Gaskets

4.9.1 The gaskets shall be compatible for the insulating fluid in the transformer tank.

4.9.2 Metal surfaces to which gaskets are applied shall be smooth, and shall have sufficient
rigidity to assure proper compression of the gaskets.

4.10 Cooling System

4.10.1 The transformer shall be self-cooled.

4.10.2 Coolers (when required) shall be rigidly welded to the tank wall.

4.11 Grounding Provisions

4.11.1 All non-energized metallic components of the transformer shall be grounded.

4.11.2 Tank grounding provisions shall consist of two ground pads, ½” –13 NC tapped hole,
7/16” deep welded to the tank wall.

4.11.3 Ground pads shall be per IEEE standards.

4.12 Nameplates

4.12.1 Transformer shall be furnished with a non-corrosive diagrammatic nameplate,

permanently attached with non-corrosive hardware. The diagrammatic nameplate
shall include the name of the manufacturer of the equipment as well as the location
where the transformer was manufactured and tested. In addition, the transformer
manufacturer and location of manufacture is to be supplied at the time of quotation.

4.12.2 The nameplate shall contain all connection and rating information in accordance with
IEEE C57.12.00 nameplate A, plus the type and quantity of fluid, and the date of
manufacture.

4.12.3 A non-corrosive dial plate located under the operating handle of the de-energized tap
changer, when required, shall be provided which states the following: “De-energized
operation only.”

4.13 Exterior Finish

The transformer painting system shall be in compliance with IEEE C57.12.28. The finish shall
be Bell Telephone Green, Munsell No. 7GY/3.2/1.5.

5.0 TEST

5.1 Testing

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 5.1.1 Each transformer shall receive all standard routine tests as required by IEEE
C57.12.00 and performed as specified by IEEE C57.12.90.

5.1.2 Short Circuit withstand capability shall be verified by full short circuit tests on similar or
larger units in accordance with the latest revision of IEEE C57.12.00 and IEEE
C57.12.90. Short Circuit withstand verification shall be submitted to the purchaser,
upon request, prior to shipment of the transformers.

5.1.3 The test facility used to perform loss tests shall utilize test equipment with calibration
traceable to NIST or an approved equal 3rd party laboratory.

5.1.4 A certified test report shall be submitted and shall contain the test data for each
transformer serial number manufactured. The certified test report shall as a minimum
contain the data as specified in IEEE C57.12.90.

6.0 FEATURES

6.1 The transformer shall be equipped with a complete set of standard features, including.

6.1.1 A flip-top hood with heavy duty 3/8” removable stainless steel hinge pins
6.1.2 A recessed locking assembly with padlock provisions and penta-head locking bolt for
tamper-resistant operation. (A hex-head bolt is available.)
6.1.3 Oil level/fill plug.
6.1.4 Self-actuating pressure relief device.
6.1.5 Oil drain plug.
6.1.6 A removable front sill that latches with the hood and is bolted to the front of the tank.
6.1.7 Cabinet compartment security shall comply with the locking and tamper test provisions
of IEEE C57.12.28.
6.1.8 NEMA safety labels
6.1.9 High voltage universal well bushings
6.1.10 Low voltage stud bushings

6.2 Optional features, which can be indicated under “other special instructions” on the Transformer
Data Sheet:

6.2.1 Overcurrent protection

 Internal Protective Link to remove the transformer from the system in the event of
an internal fault.
 Oil-immersed bayonet-type fuse (fault or current sensing) in series with an
isolation link. A drip device shall be provided if this means of protection is used.
 Partial range current limiting fuse mounted under oil to the tank. Can be supplied
in conjunction with a bayonet expulsion fuse or weak link fuse.

6.2.2 Switching
 Externally operated tap changer
 Externally operated dual voltage switch
 Externally operated loadbreak oil rotary (LBOR) switch.

6.2.3 Primary Connections

 Universal bushing wells (with removable studs)
 Inserts
 Integral (one-piece) loadbreak bushings

6.2.4 Secondary Connections

 Four, six or eight-hole NEMA type, tin-plated copper alloy spades.
 Four-hole or seven-hole in line, tin-plated copper alloy spades.

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 6.2.5 Other options
 Cleats for anchoring sill to pad.
 Stainless steel (304L or 400 CB) tank and/or cabinet
 Stainless steel (400 CB) mini-skirt welded to the base of the carbon steel tank.
 Conduit hole (not available with the composite hood).
 Bayonet drip cup.

7.0 DOCUMENTATION

7.1 Nameplate drawing

7.1.1 A nameplate drawing showing required IEEE information shall be provided.

7.2 Installation, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

7.2.1 The seller shall provide an instruction, operating and maintenance manual covering all
equipment furnished.

8.0 PARTS

8.1 The Seller shall provide a renewal parts list to the Buyer upon request.

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 Single Phase

Padmount Transformer Data Sheet: (Circled items are specific to this project.)

Customer Name: _______________________Project/Quote Number: ________ Item No.___

1 Phase KVA Rating: 10 15 25 37.5 50 100 167 OTHER (_______)

Frequency: 60 HZ (std.) 50 HZ (optional)

Impedance Range: Min._________Max._____________

Temperature Rise (Over 30°C ambient): 65C (Std.) 55C (optional)

Primary (coil) Voltage: (kV) ________________________________________________________

Primary Connection: Grounded Wye Delta

Feed: Loop Radial

Primary Taps: None (Std.)  2-2 ½ -4 BN +4 AN OTHER(__________)

Primary BIL: (kV) 60 75 95 125 150 OTHER (________)

Primary Termination: Dead Front- Wells only Wells w/removable studs Inserts

Secondary Voltage: 240/120 (3-wire) 120/240 (4-wire) 277 (2-wire)

480/240 (3-wire) 240/480 (4-wire)

Secondary Connection: Delta Wye

Secondary Termination: Studs only (Std.) 4-hole NEMA spades 4-hole in line spades

6-hole NEMA spades 7-hole in-line spades 8-hole NEMA spades

Stainless Steel: 400 series 304L

Hood Sill Tank Tank front/bottom Tank Mini-skirt (400 series only)

Composite Hood Yes No

Insulating Fluid: Mineral oil BIOTEMP Beta

Application Location: Outdoor OTHER (_______)

Sound Level: Special ________

Other Special Instructions:_________________________________________________________________

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