Gei 79025M
Gei 79025M
Gei 79025M
GEI79025M
Instructions
Three-Phase, Pad-Mounted
Distribution Transformers
for Underground Service
The pad-mounted transformer is designed for underground service and for outdoor mounting on a concrete
pad. It is the responsibility of the installer and user to
ensure that the interface between the pad and
transformer, including the cable compartment, is
properly sealed so that foreign objects can not be inserted
inside the cable compartment. The primary and
secondary cables enter the transformer from below,
through openings in the concrete pad.
GEI79025M
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
AS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION
WARNINGS
Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents, or
other conditions that could cause personal injury or death are present in this equipment or may
be associated with its use.
Warning notices are also used for situations in which inattention or lack of equipment knowledge
could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment.
CAUTIONS
Caution notices are used for situations in which equipment might be damaged if care is not taken.
NOTES
Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating
the equipment.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have
been made to ensure accuracy, the information contained herein does not cover all details or
variations in hardware and software, nor does it provide for every possible contingency in
connection with installation, operation, and maintenance. Features may be described herein that
are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Industrial Systems assumes no obligation
of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
GE Industrial Systems makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory, with
respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness
of the information contained herein. No warrantees of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall
apply.
The following are trademarks of GE Company: Sureguard GP.
R-TEMP is a registered trademark of Cooper Power Systems.
Arc Strangler is a registered trademark of the Cooper Power Systems.
1998 GE Company
All Rights Reserved
Chapter 3. Installation
31 Foundation............................................................................................................................................. 4
32 Inspection............................................................................................................................................... 4
33 External Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................... 4
34 Cabinet Closing...................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 4. Venting
41 Operation above 3000 Feet.................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 5. Operation
51 Service Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 7
52 Load Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 7
53 Low-Voltage Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 7
Current Transformer ...................................................................................................................... 7
Thermometers (1/2 NPT) ............................................................................................................. 7
Liquid-Level Gage............................................................................................................................ 7
Pressure Vacuum Gage (1/4 NPT) ................................................................................................ 7
Pressure-Relief Device (1/4 NPT).................................................................................................. 7
Low-Voltage Molded-Case Circuit Breakers ................................................................................... 7
54 High-Voltage Accessories....................................................................................................................... 8
Internal Oil-Immersed Fuses .......................................................................................................... 8
Bayonet Oil-Fused Cutout ............................................................................................................... 8
Nonloadbreak Dry-Well, Current-Limiting Fuseholder ................................................................ 8
Loadbreak Dry-Well Fuseholder................................................................................................... 10
Oil-Submersible Protector............................................................................................................. 10
External Surge Arresters ............................................................................................................... 11
55 High-Voltage Bushings ........................................................................................................................ 11
Porcelain Bushing Construction .................................................................................................. 11
Separable Insulated Connectors................................................................................................... 12
56 Tap Changer Operation...................................................................................................................... 12
57 Dual-Voltage Switch ............................................................................................................................. 13
58 Internal Loadbreak Switches ............................................................................................................... 14
Radial-Feed Switch ........................................................................................................................ 14
Loop-Feed Switches ....................................................................................................................... 14
Loop-Radial Switchese................................................................................................................... 15
Interlocked Alternate-Source Switch ............................................................................................ 15
Loop Switch with ON-OFF Radial Switch..................................................................................... 16
T-Blade Sectionalizing Switch....................................................................................................... 16
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Tables
1. Recommended electrical clearances...................................................................................................................... 5
2. Operating conditions.............................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Nonloadbreak fuseholder ratings........................................................................................................................... 9
4. Loadbreak dry-well fuseholder ratings................................................................................................................. 11
5. Internal loadbreak switch ratings......................................................................................................................... 14
6. Flash and fire points for choices of insulating fluids. ......................................................................................... 18
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Tank Ground
WARNING: The first electrical connection made
must be to ground the transformer tank. This
connection is made from the tank ground pad to a
permanent low-impedance ground. The tank ground
must also be connected to the system ground. Failure to
comply may result in serious personal injury or damage
to the equipment.
Lifting
WARNING: Use all the lifting lugs when lifting the
transformer. Use proper spreaders to obtain a vertical
lift. Do not use the radiators for lifting or jacking.
Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
Venting
Tap Changer
Bayonet Fusing
Mounting Pad
Internal Fuses
Bushings
Air Switches
WARNING: The fuse or switch may be energized in
the OPEN position. Read the switch manufacturers
instructions before operating. Failure to comply may
result in serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
22 Handling
WARNING: Use all the lifting lugs when lifting the
transformer. Use proper spreaders to obtain a vertical
lift. Do not use the radiators for lifting or jacking.
Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
Lifting lugs are provided for lifting the complete transformer. Jacking space is provided in the base of the
transformer to facilitate lifting with jacks. The transformer must never be moved or lifted by placing jacks or
tackle on the radiators, the high-voltage and low-voltage
compartments, or other attachments. When using a fork
lift to move the transformer, lift from the tank rear with
the shipping skid in place.
23 Storage
Transformers should be stored with the tank sealed and
filled with oil to the proper level. Compartment doors
should be closed to prevent damage to bushings and
accessories. The storage area should be a flat, dry surface
and the transformer should be protected from
mechanical damage.
The foundation necessary for the installation of a padmounted distribution transformer should have footings
deep enough to prevent settling and heaving in areas
where the ground freezes. The surface of the concrete
pad should be level to ensure that there are no gaps
between the compartment and the concrete pad.
32 Inspection
34 Cabinet Closing
Before leaving the unit, close the cabinet and lock it with
the user-installed padlock provision and any other
auxiliary locking means that may be supplied. The
padlock shackle should provide a snug fit in its opening.
Bil kV
Test
kV
30
10
60
19
8.6
75
26
15.5
95
34
25
125
40
35
125
40
25 or
35
150
50
1.24
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.00
5.50
4.70
6.00
6.50
7.50
10.00
8.50
none
0.156
none
0.156
none
0.156
none
0.156
none
0.188
none
none
0.250
Operating Range
20 to 40 C
35 C
1000 m and below
Daily average not to
exceed 95%
7 psig
52 Load Operation
For continuous loading in standard ambient temperature, the total balanced load on a transformer should not
exceed the name plate rating. Prolonged overloading
may result in shortened transformer life (see ANSI
C57.91). Voltage should be applied only to transformers
filled to the correct level with insulating liquid.
53 Low-Voltage Accessories
Current Transformer
General Electric Type JAB-0 and JKY-0 current transformers are designed to fit the low-voltage bushings.
Other styles and potential transformers are available for
mounting inside the low-voltage compartment.
Liquid-Level Gage
A liquid-level gage accessory, when supplied, is located in
the low-voltage compartment. The gage dial, shown in
Figure 2, reads over the range LO25 CHI.
outs.
21.1
21.1
125
50
26
150
50
26
160
160
10,000
10,000
23 kV all sizes
to 25 A
23 kV all sizes
to 25 A
Oil-Submersible Protector
8.3
15.2**
95
34
11
125
40
19
160
160
10,000
10,000
10,000
55 High-Voltage Bushings
Arrester and tank-ground connections should be completed before the high-voltage line is connected. With the
low-voltage neutral and the high-voltage arresters
connected to the tank and ground, the arresters are
placed in direct shunt relation to the transformer
insulation, thus giving the most effective protection.
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Separable insulated connector components may be universal bushing wells, integrated bushings, or bushing wells
with inserts (switch modules) installed. See Figure 13 for
typical bushing arrangements.
All separable connector components must be dry and
clear of any contaminants before connections are made.
Unused terminals must be capped before the unit is
energized.
The separable insulated connectors may be either livebreak or dead-break. Follow the manufacturers
instructions and warnings on the use of these terminations.
12
57 Dual-Voltage Switch
WARNING: Deenergize the transformer before
operating the dual-voltage switch. Check the name plate
and switch position for the correct voltage before
placing the unit in service. Failure to comply may result
in serious personal injury, death, or damage to the
equipment.
The dual-voltage switch accessory, when supplied, has an
external operating control generally located in the highvoltage compartment. The control handle can be
padlocked, is operated with a hot stick, and is spring
13
Radial-Feed Switch
Loop-Feed Switches
Parameter
Maximum Voltage, kV
BIL, kV
One-Minute Withstand, kV
Maximum Continuous and
Loadbreak Current, A
Momentary and Fault
Close, A RMS sym.
Momentary and Fault
Close, A RMS asym.
Two-Position
38
15
150
95
70
34
T Blade
25
125
40
V Blade
35
150
50
300
600
300
200
12,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
19,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
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1. Both pointers CLOSED. The loop is closed by connecting line A to line B and the transformer is
connected to the loop.
Loop-Radial Switches
Two two-position loadbreak switches, shown in Figure 20,
may be used to obtain a combination of the loop and
radial switch functions. The combination consists of a
transformer switch (line B) and a loop switch (line A).
Figure 21 is the schematic for this arrangement.
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Figure 24. Schematic of the loop switch with ON-OFF radial switch.
V-Blade Switch
The V-blade switch, shown in Figure 26, allows the loop
and the transformer to be deenergized at the same time.
Figure 28 is a diagram of V-blade switch function.
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17
Oil
149
R-TEMP
284
312
Silicone
300
340
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72 Bushing Maintenance
WARNING: Deenergize the transformer before
attempting bushing maintenance. Failure to comply
may result in serious personal injury or death.
19
82 Renewal Parts
Orders for renewal parts may be placed by describing the
part and giving the rating and serial number appearing
on the name plate of the transformer.
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General Electric Company
Shreveport, Louisiana 71109
GEI79025 R14 1098