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Manufacturer A 1,500 kVA* Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper) Standard (Aluminum) High-Efficiency (Copper)
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Core Loss Conductor Loss Total Loss Power Saving First Cost Cost Premium
Benefits of Using High-Efficiency Copper-Wound Dry-Type Transformers Electrical Energy Cost $0.05/kWh $0.07/kWh $0.09/kWh Annual Savings $1,660 $2,330 $3,000 Payback Period 3.5 y 2.5 y 2.0 y Annual Savings $3,150 $4,420 $5,680 Payback Period 1.9 y 1.3 y 1.0 y
Manufacturer B 75 kVA* Standard (Aluminum) Load Factor Efficiency Temp. Rise (100% load) Core Loss Cond. Loss Total Loss Power Saving First Cost Cost Premium 50% 97.24% 150 C 0.34 kW 0.73 kW 1.07 kW $890 98.61% 80 C 0.21 kW 0.32 kW 0.53 kW 0.54 kW $1,790 $900 High-Efficiency (Copper) Standard (Aluminum) 75% 96.61% 150 C 0.34 kW 1.64 kW 1.98 kW $890 98.38% 80 C 0.21 kW 0.72 kW 0.93 kW 1.05 kW $1,790 $900 High-Efficiency (Copper)
Benefits of Using High-Efficiency Copper-Wound Dry-Type Transformers Electrical Energy Cost $0.05/kWh $0.07/kWh $0.09/kWh Annual Savings $240 $330 $420 Payback Period 3.8 y 2.7 y 2.1 y Annual Savings $460 $640 $830 Payback Period 2.0 y 1.4 y 1.1 y
* Actual examples of 1,500 kVA, 15 kV 277/480 V, and 75 kVA, 480 V 120/208 transformers. ** A combination of duty cycle and percent of full loading.
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