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3-Phase Transformer Model

Discussion in 'System Modeling and Calculations' started by RJohnson, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. RJohnson Junior Level

    If I have a 300 kVA utility transformer bank made up of 3 single phase 100 kVA transformers each with an impedance of 1.9%, is the equivalent impedance of the 300 kVA transformer simply 3 x 1.9, or is it the square root of 3 times 1.9?
  2. jghrist Sparks Level

    1.9%. The impedance is a per phase value.
  3. stevenal Sparks Level

    How are the transformers connected? Wye or delta?
  4. RJohnson Junior Level

    Connected delta-wye.
  5. stevenal Sparks Level

    Edited: Sorry I misremembered. Connections make no difference. 1.9% using 100 kVA and line to neutral voltage to get ohms secondary equates to 1.9% using 300 kVA and line to line voltage.
  6. J.T Junior Level

    No matter how the 3 single phase transformer connected, the impedance should be the same as the single phase tested value
  7. LarryJo Junior Level

    What is one of the transformers has a different nameplate impedance?
  8. stevenal Sparks Level

    Then there is no equivalent three phase impedance.
  9. J.T Junior Level

    Can 3 single phase transformers with different IZ% be connected to a transformer bank?
  10. glen1971 Sparks Level

    It is my understanding that they can be, but they still have to be within a very tight range..

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