Revision: 2

Date: 21/07/2009

Schedule 5 – Distribution Transformer

Technical Specifications - Distribution Transformer

1. Scope
1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for participating in the pilot energy
labelling scheme for oil immersed, naturally air cooled, three phase, and double
wound non sealed type out door distribution transformer.
1.2 The referred Indian Standard are IS 1180 (part I) Out door type three- phase
distribution transformers upto and including 200 kVA, 11 kV – specification, IS
2026 (part 2) Specifications of power transformers – for Temperature-rise and IS
2500 (part-I) -2000: Sampling Schemes indexed by Acceptance Quality Limit
(AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection.
1.3 The standard ratings covered under the pilot energy labelling scheme is 16, 25,
63, 100, 160 and 200 kVA and non standard ratings from 16 kVA to 200 kVA.

2. Schedule of Tests:
2.1 Method of Tests:
The testing code and procedure for distribution transformer would be as per IS 1180
(part 1): 1989 with all amendments as of date. The exception is conditions on limits
of temperature rise. For the scheme the following would be used. Reduce the
temperature rise limits of top oil and transformer winding from the existing IS 1180
(part 1): 1989 level of 450 C & 550 C to 350 C & 400 C.
2.2 Parameters to be tested:
Parameters for initial testing the type test parameters set out in IS 1180 (part 1) and
the same is reproduced below:
a. Measurement of winding resistance [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
b. Measurement of voltage ratio and check of voltage vector relationship
[IS 2026 (part I):1977]
c. Measurement of impedance voltage/short circuit impedance and load
loss [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
d. Measurement of no-load loss and current [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
e. Measurement of insulation resistance [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
f. Induced over-voltage withstand test [IS 2026 (part 3):1981]
g. Separate-source voltage withstand test [IS 2026 (part 3):1981]
h. Lightning impulse test [IS 2026 (part 3):1981]
i. Temperature-rise test [IS 2026 (part 2):1977]
j. Short-circuit test [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
k. Air pressure test [IS 1180 (part 1): 1989]
l. Permissible flux density and over fluxing [IS 1180 (part 1): 1989]

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 Parameters for verification & challenge testing are as follows:
a. Measurement of winding resistance [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
b. Measurement of impedance voltage/short circuit impedance and load
loss [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
c. Measurement of no-load loss and current [IS 2026 (part I):1977]
d. Temperature-rise test [IS 2026 (part 2):1977]

3. Tolerances:
No positive tolerance shall be allowed on the maximum losses displayed on the label
for both 50% & 100% loading values.
4. Star rating plan:
4.1 Basis:
The existing efficiency or the loss standards are specified in IS 1180 (part 1). This
standard defines load losses and no load losses separately. For the BEE labelling
programme total losses at 50% and 100% load have been defined.
The highest loss segment is defined as star 1 and lowest loss segment is defined as
star 5. The existing IS 1180 (part 1) specification losses are the base case with star
1.The basis for star rating plan is as follows:

Case Basis of losses (Total at 50% Load Condition)

Base case Star 1 Current purchasing practice (IS 1180 (part 1)Max Losses)

Star 2 Some utility purchase specs like AP, NDPL

Star 3 Losses from TOC design (Moderate)

Star 4 Losses from lowest TOC design

Star 5 High efficiency design

4.2. Star Rating plan:

The total losses at 50% and 100% loading shall not exceed the values given below:
Rating 1 star 2 star 3 star 4 star 5 star
kVA Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max
Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses Losses
at 50% at at 50% at at 50% at at 50% at at 50% at
(Watts) 100% (Watts) 100% (Watts) 100% (Watts) 100% (Watts) 100%
(Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts) (Watts)
16 200 555 165 520 150 480 135 440 120 400
25 290 785 235 740 210 695 190 635 175 595
63 490 1415 430 1335 380 1250 340 1140 300 1050
100 700 2020 610 1910 520 1800 475 1650 435 1500
160 1000 2800 880 2550 770 2200 670 1950 570 1700
200 1130 3300 1010 3000 890 2700 780 2300 670 2100

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For non standard rated transformer from 16 kVA upto 200 kVA which is not listed above
,the total losses at 50% and 100% loading for a given non standard rated transformer is
going to be determined by the following equations :

Y0 50% = KX0 – KX1

X L2 – L1 + MLX1
KX2 – KX1

Y0 100% = KX0 – KX1

X L2 – L1 + MLX1
KX2 – KX1

Where;

K = kVA rating of the transformer

L = losses
ML = Maximum Losses for a given star rating.
X0 = kVA rating of the Non Standard Rating transformer
X1 = kVA rating of the Standard rated transformer below X0
X2 = kVA rating of the Standard rated transformer above X0
L2 = Maximum Losses for a given star rating of standard rating transformer above X0 @
a particular loading.
L1 = Maximum Losses for a given star rating of standard rating transformer below X0 @
a particular loading.
MLX1 = Maximum Losses of X1 @ a particular loading for a given star rating.

5. Qualifications:
a) The products should conform to minimum requirements of IS 1180 (part 1): 1989 to
participate in BEE S&L Programme.
b) BIS product certification or at-least, Quality Certification such as ISO -9000 should
be required to participate in BEE S&L Programme.

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6. Sampling plan:
Sampling for test checking would be carried out after the deliveries are made to the
utility on the basis of tender. Sampling would be guided by IS 2500 (part-I) -2000:
Sampling Schemes indexed by Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot
inspection
7. Label design, manner of display:
7.1. Detailed label specifications (size, colour scheme, font size, security features, if
any, etc), content of the label (parameters displayed on the label) is provided
below:

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 7.2. Manner of display of label:
The label shall be applied on the front base of the equipment near the name plate,
so as to be prominently visible on the equipment.

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 7.3. Colour Scheme:

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Sample Picture of manner of affixing of Label:

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8.0 Labelling Fees:

1. Registration fee is payable on application for authority to affix labels is Rs. 1000/- (
Rupees one thousand only)
2. Registration fee is payable on application for renewal of authority to affix labels is
Rs. 500/- ( Rupees five hundred only)
3. Labeling fee for affixation of label on each Distribution Transformer is Rs. 100
(One hundred rupees only).

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