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New requirements for transformers in EU (Ecodesign)

Legislation and implementation objectives
On June 11th 2014 EU Commission Regulation No. 548/2014 on implementing Directive 2009/125/EC concerning
Ecodesign with regard to small, medium and large power transformers, came into force in all 28 countries of the
European Union.
New legislation imposes, within EU, maximum level of losses (or minimum efficiency) for transformers placed on the
market or put into service from July 1st 2015, and purchased after June 11th 2014.
After June 11th 2014, manufacturers and customers should not engage in new framework contracts for transformers
not meeting minimum requirements outlined in the Regulation.
Framework contracts signed before 11th June 2014 can run till the end date, even with deliveries after July 1st 2015.
Ecodesign objectives include improved energy efficiency and general environmental compatibility, thus reducing
CO2 emissions. Ecodesign Regulation is focused on reducing transformers' electrical losses (1st step in 2015 / 2nd
step in 2021), and to clarify and make more visible indication of performance.
Impact on transformer design

With the new Regulation, maximum level of losses for distribution transformers is set throughout EU, and for the first
time minimum efficiency requirement is given for power transformers over 3.15 MVA.
Tolerances on guaranteed losses, as prescribed in IEC 60076-1, are no longer considered.
Regulation establishes Ecodesign requirements for power transformers with a minimum power rating of 1 kVA used
in 50 Hz electricity transmission and distribution networks or for industrial applications. Some new definitions are
introduced for the purpose of Regulation.
Table 1: Application of Ecodesign requirements.
Transformer definition
Highest voltage for
in the Regulation
equipment (Um)
Small power
transformer
Medium power
transformer
Large power
transformer
1
Rated power (Sr)
Um 1.1 kV
Any
1.1 kV< Um 36 kV
5 kVA Sr < 40 MVA
Um > 36 kV
Sr 5 kVA
Any
Sr 40 MVA
The Regulation does not apply on transformers for the following applications:
- instrument transformers,
- transformers for deep water applications,
- rectifier transformers,
- MV to MV interface transformers up to 5 MVA,
- furnace transformers,
- large power transformers where it is demonstrated
- offshore transformers,
that for a particular application, technically
- transformers for emergency installations,
feasible alternatives are not available to meet the
- transformers and auto-transformers for railway
minimum efficiency requirements,
feeding systems,
- large power transformers for the replacements in
- earthing (grounding) transformers,
the same physical location/installation for existing
- traction transformers,
large power transformers, where this replacement
- starting transformers, designed for starting
cannot be achieved without entailing
three-phase induction motors,
disproportionate costs associated to their
- testing transformers,
transportation and/or installation.
- welding transformers,
- transformers for explosion-proof and
underground mining applications,
Level of losses according to Ecodesign requirements

Distribution transformers (medium power transformers 3150 kVA)
Ecodesign Regulation specifies the amount of losses on the basis of following Standards: EN 50464-1/A1
(Three-phase oil immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz from 50 kVA to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for
equipment not exceeding 36 kV), and EN 50541-1 (Three-phase dry-type distribution transformers 50 Hz, from 100
kVA to 3150 kVA, with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV).
Table 2. Maximum losses (MV 24 kV and LV 1.1 kV).
Type
Rated power
(kVA)
Pole-mounted
liquid
immersed
Other liquid
immersed
Dry-type
Tier 1 (1.7.2015.)
No-load losses
Load losses
Tier 2 (1.7.2021.)
No-load losses
Load losses
25, 50, 100
A0
Ck
A0
Bk
160
C0
Ck + 32%
C0-10%
Ck + 32%
200, 250, 315
C0
Ck
B0
Bk
1000
A0
Ck
A0-10%
Ak
> 1000
A0
Bk
A0-10%
Ak
630
A0
Bk
A0-10%
Ak
> 630
A0
Ak
A0-10%
Ak
Maximum losses for ratings that fall in between the ratings given in Table 2 shall be obtained by linear interpolation.
Table 3. Correction of load and no-load losses in case of other combinations of

winding voltages or dual voltage in one or both windings (rated power 3 150 kVA).
Requirement
No-load losses
Load losses
MV winding Um 24 kV
LV winding Um > 1.1 kV
+ 10%
+ 10%
MV winding Um = 36 kV
LV winding Um 1.1 kV
+ 15%
+ 10%
MV winding Um = 36 kV
LV winding Um > 1.1 kV
+ 20%
+ 15%
Dual voltage on LV winding
No correction, but on lower voltage of LV winding max. power is

limited to 85% of rated power of LV winding at higher voltage
Dual voltage on MV winding
No correction, but on lower voltage of MV winding max. power

is limited to 85% of rated power of MV winding at higher voltage
Dual voltage on one winding

(if full power on all voltages)
+ 15%
+ 10%
Dual voltage on both windings
+ 20%
+ 20%
Transformers with tappings for operation
+ 20% (Tier 1, 1.7.2015.)
while being energised or on-load (e.g. Voltage

Regulation Distribution Transformers)
+ 10% (Tier 2, 1.7.2021.)
+ 5%
Power transformers (medium power transformers > 3150kVA and large power transformers)
For medium power transformers with rated power > 3150 kVA and 40 MVA, as well as large power transformers, the
Regulation does not directly define maximum no-load and load losses. It defines minimum Peak Efficiency Index (PEI), in (%):
where: P0 is the no-load losses measured at rated voltage and rated frequency,
on the rated tap,
Pc0 is the electrical power of the cooling system for no-load operation,
Pk is the measured load losses at rated current and rated frequency on the
rated tap corrected to the reference temperature acc. EN 60076-1,
Sr is the rated power of the transformer on which Pk is based
Table 4: Minimum PEI (%) for liquid immersed power transformers.
Rated power (MVA)
Tier 1 (1.7.2015.)
Tier 2 (1.7.2021.)
99.465
99.532
99.483
99.548
6.3
99.510
99.571
99.535
99.593
10
99.560
99.615
12.5
99.588
99.640
16
99.615
99.663
20
99.639
99.684
25
99.657
99.700
31.5
99.671
99.712
40
99.684
99.724
50
99.696
99.734
63
99.709
99.745
80
99.723
99.758
100
99.737
99.770
Maximum losses for ratings that fall in between the ratings given
in Table 2 shall be obtained by linear interpolation.
Minimum PEI values are given also for range of dry-type power
transformers, although not mentioned here.
Product information and CE marking

Rated power, load and no-load losses and electrical power of the cooling system at no-load operation must be
indicated in all product documentation and on the rating plate. Where applicable, the value of the PEI and the power
at which it is reached must be indicated in the documentation. Information about the weight of all main components
of the transformer must be provided in all product information. For dual voltage transformers, the maximum rated
power at the lower voltage should be given.
From July 1st 2015 all transformers which comply to Ecodesign requirements should also have a clear CE marking,
as a proof of compliance. Certificate of compliance with Ecodesign requirements should be issued, as well.
Konar - D&ST and Ecodesign

Following market trends and customer requirements in previous years, Konar - D&ST put a lot of effort into design
of transformers with increased efficiency. Continuous R&D, using new materials and technology, allows us to comply
with all Ecodesign requirements. We are already producing and delivering transformers according to first stage of
Ecodesign rules. Also, in the past years we supplied significant quantity of transformers for various EU customers with
the same or lower losses than required by Ecodesign. At the moment, it is possible to design and deliver even more
efficient transformers (Tier 2), and in the future focus will be on further reduction of losses.
For more information on Ecodesign regulation please visit: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2014.152.01.0001.01.ENG
KONAR Distribution and

Special Transformers, Inc.
Mokrovieva 8
P.O.Box 100
10090 Zagreb
Croatia
www.koncar-dst.hr
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Phone: (+385 1) 371 3803
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357072 en III15

New requirements for transformers in EU (Ecodesign)

Impact on transformer design

Highest voltage for

Rated power (Sr)

5 kVA Sr < 40 MVA

- transformers for deep water applications,

- MV to MV interface transformers up to 5 MVA,

- large power transformers where it is demonstrated

that for a particular application, technically

- transformers for emergency installations,

feasible alternatives are not available to meet the

- transformers and auto-transformers for railway

minimum efficiency requirements,

- large power transformers for the replacements in

- earthing (grounding) transformers,

the same physical location/installation for existing

large power transformers, where this replacement

- starting transformers, designed for starting

cannot be achieved without entailing

three-phase induction motors,

disproportionate costs associated to their

transportation and/or installation.

Level of losses according to Ecodesign requirements

25, 50, 100

200, 250, 315

Table 3. Correction of load and no-load losses in case of other combinations of

Dual voltage on LV winding

No correction, but on lower voltage of LV winding max. power is

Dual voltage on MV winding

No correction, but on lower voltage of MV winding max. power

Dual voltage on one winding

Dual voltage on both windings

Transformers with tappings for operation

+ 20% (Tier 1, 1.7.2015.)

while being energised or on-load (e.g. Voltage

+ 10% (Tier 2, 1.7.2021.)

Table 4: Minimum PEI (%) for liquid immersed power transformers.

Rated power (MVA)

Product information and CE marking

Konar - D&ST and Ecodesign

KONAR Distribution and

PC Medium Power Transformers

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