HM0.154.

602

W L De-energized Tap Changer

Technical Instructions
HM0.154.602

Shanghai Huaming Power Equipment Co.,Ltd.

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General
1. General............................................................................................................................................2
2. Technical specifications..................................................................................................................2
3. Type designation.............................................................................................................................3
3.1. Type explanation .........................................................................................................................3
3.2. Tap changer basic connection diagram .......................................................................................4
4. Terms and definitions .....................................................................................................................6
4.1. Rated through-current .................................................................................................................6
4.2. Short circuit current test..............................................................................................................7
4.3. Service condition of tap changers ...............................................................................................7
4.4. Internal insulation of tap changer ...............................................................................................7
4.5. Tap changer insulation to earth .................................................................................................13
4.6. Tap changer mounting method..................................................................................................13
5. Special design ...............................................................................................................................13
6. Operation method ................................... .................................................................................. 14
6.1. Hand wheel operation ...............................................................................................................14
6.2. Manual drive mechanism at side...............................................................................................14
6.3. Motor drive unit at side.............................................................................................................14
7. Position indicator..........................................................................................................................15
7.1. HMC-3W De-energized tap changer position indicator ...........................................................15
8. Accessories ...................................................................................................................................15
9. Appendix ......................................................................................................................................16

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1. General

Type W L Off-Circuit Tap Changer (herein referred as tap changer) is of in-tank structure and
without separate oil compartment. It is mounted to transformer tank by a tap changer head flange.
By the operation method, tap changer can be divided into motor driving at man position, and
manual drive mechanism operating at man position as well as hand wheel manual operation on the
top.
By the dimensions of contact circle diameter, tap changer can be divided into type A, type B,
type D and Type E.
Tap changer head flange can be either bell type mounting or standard tank mounting type.
By tap changer internal structure, it can be divided into linear, single-bridging, double-bridging,
Y-D change-over, series-parallel change-over and reversing. Refer to table 2 for the basic connection
methods code and Fig. 2 for connection schematic diagrams. For special design, please contact HM
technical department.

2. Technical specifications
It is designed and produced according to IEC60214-1 Standard and GB100230.1. Tap changer
technical data is listed in Table 1 below.

Table 1 W L DETC TECHNICAL DATA

Item Type WSL, WDL

1 No. of Phases 3-phase, single-phase

2 Max. rated through current(A) 600 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2400 3000

3 Short-circuit Thermal(3s) 9 12 15 15 20 24 26 30
current test
(kA) Dynamic(Peak) 22.5 30 37.5 37.5 50 60 65 75

4 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 or 60

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Insulation The highest 12 72.5 126 145 170 252

to ground voltage for I/III I/III I/III I/III I/III I/III
(kV) equipment
Rated separate
source AC
withstand
voltage(kV/50Hz,
1min))
Rated lightning
impulse withstand
voltage
(kV,1.2/50 s)
6 Internal insulation Refer to Table 4
7 Contact circle diameter Type A: Ø350 Type B: Ø500 Type D: Ø600 Type E: Ø750
8 Max. operating positions Max. 5 for type A, Max. 5 for type B,
Max. 11 for type D, Max. 17 for type E
9 Mechanical life Not less than 20,000 operations for manual driving
Not less than 100,000 operations for motor driving
10 Weight (kg) Type A Type B, D, E
Max:100 Max: 195
Remark: The tap changer can be designed and produced according to special requirements, please contact with HM Technical
Department.

3. Type designation

3.1.Type explanation
Due to the different combinations of number of phases, maximum rated through current, the
highest voltage for equipment and connection, type W L off-circuit tap changer comes with various
models. Hence, the type designation shall provide all the above all the above technical parameters
and below is detailed explanation in Fig. 1.

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W L - / - X ( )

Installation
Contact circle diameter (A/B/D/E)
Operating positions
Contact pitch
The highest voltage for equipment (kV)
Connection (Y-for neutral point. D-for any connection)
Max. rated through current (A)
Basic connection method (Refer to table 1)
Cage Type
No. of Phases(D for I phase, S for three phases)
Off-circuit tap changer
Fig. 1 Tap Changer Model Explanation

Table 2 Tap Changer Basic Connection Method and Mark

Code IV V VI VII VIII II
Connection Linear Single-bridging Y-D Double-bridging Series-paralle Reversing
change-over change-over

3.2.Tap changer basic connection diagram

Different transformer winding corresponds to different tap changer basic connection diagram.
Fig.2 shows commonly used connections. It can also be specially designed as per customer
requirement.

Linear
TYPE A and B TYPE D and E

Single-bridging
TYPE A and B TYPE D and E

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Double-bridging
TYPE A and B TYPE D and E

Fig. 2 Tap Changer Basic Connection Diagram

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Series-parallel change-over Y-D change-over

Reversing

Tap position Tap position

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
Regulating Regulating
+2 +1 0 -1 -2 position
+1 0 -1
position
Connection Connection type
K - + K - + K - + K - - K - - K - + K - + K - -
type
Connection type
Connection 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 2
type

Fig. 2 Tap Changer Basic Connection Diagram (Continued)

4. Terms and definitions

4.1.Rated through-current
Rated through current Iu: The current flowing through the tap changer toward the external circuit,
which can be carried continuously while meeting the requirement.
The maximum rated through current Ium: The highest rated through current for which the tap
changer is designed for and which forms the basis for all current related tests.

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4.2.Short circuit current test

According to IEC 60214-1: 2003, all contacts continuously carrying the current shall be able to
withstand 2s (±10%) short circuit test current without melting, deformation or mechanical damage.
Meanwhile the starting peak current value shall be 2.5 (±5%) times of the root means square value of
rated short circuit test current. Refer the short circuit test current values to Table 1 Type WSL Series
of Off-Circuit Tap Changer Technical Data.

4.3.Service condition of tap changers

4.3.1. Service temperature range of the tap changer in oil is - .
4.3.2.

4.3.3. Perpendicular deflection between ground and tap changer after being mounting on
transformer shall be less than 2%.
4.3.4. There shall be no serious dust, explosive gas or corrosive gas on service site.

4.4.Internal insulation of tap changer

The internal insulation of WSL off-circuit tap changer is mainly depending on the rated
withstand voltage of actual required gradient. Voltage gradient of tap changer internal insulation
usually occurs during the transformer lightning impulse test and inductive withstand voltage test. It
changes with the tap positions. Refer to table 3 for the internal insulations and fig. 3 for basic
connection diagram and insulation distance mark. It must be checked when selecting the tap changer
to ensure the conformity with insulation requirement.

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a: Between max. and min. taps of the same phase

b: Between any winding taps of different phases or between start and end of the same tap
winding for double-bridging

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Table 3: Tap changer Internal Insulation Level (Continued 1) (Unit: Kv)

Basic Connection mode Single-bridging (V)
Contact circle diameter A Ø 350mm B Ø 500mm
Highest Power frequency Impulse test Power frequency Impulse test
Insulation Tap Tap
Voltage for withstand voltage voltage (Kv) withstand voltage voltage (Kv)
gap position position
equipment 50Hz/1min(Kv) 1.2/50us 50Hz/1min(Kv) 1.2/50us
a 2-5 65 158 2-5 90 258
12
b - 50 125 - 50 125
a 2-5 65 158 2-5 90 258
72.5
b - 140 325 - 140 325
a 2-5 65 158 2-5 90 258
126
b - 230 550 - 230 550
a - - - 2-5 90 258
170
b - - - - 325 750
a - - - 2-5 90 258
252
b - - - - - -
D Ø 600mm E Ø 750mm
Highest Power frequency Impulse test Power frequency Impulse test
Insulation Tap Tap
Voltage for withstand voltage voltage (Kv) withstand voltage voltage (Kv)
gap position position
equipment 50Hz/1min(Kv) 1.2/50us 50Hz/1min(Kv) 1.2/50us
a 2-5 185 450 2-5 275 650
6-11 50 125 6-11 115 280
72.5
- - - 12-17 38 75
b - 140 325 - 140 325
a 2-5 185 450 2-5 275 650
6-11 50 125 6-11 115 280
126
- - - 12-17 38 75
b - 230 550 - 230 550
a 2-5 185 450 2-5 275 650
170
b - 325 750 - 325 750
a 2-5 185 450 2-5 275 650
252
b - - - - - -