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7. The percent impedance of one transformer must be between 92.5% and 107.5% of the other. Otherwise, circulating currents between the two transformers would be excessive.
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Connections
Single-phase transformers can be connected to form 3-phase transformer banks for 3-phase Power systems. Four common methods of connecting three transformers for 3-phase circuits are -, Y-Y, Y-, and -Y connections. An advantage of - connection is that if one of the transformers fails or is removed from the circuit, the remaining two can operate in the open- or V connection. This way, the bank still delivers 3-phase currents and voltages in their correct phase relationship. However, the capacity of the bank is reduced to 57.7 % (1 3) of its original value. In the Y-Y connection, only 57.7% of the line voltage is applied to each winding but full line current flows in each winding. The Y-Y connection is rarely used. The -Y connection is used for stepping up voltages since the voltage is increased by the transformer ratio multiplied by 3.
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Conclusions
Loading considerations for paralleling transformers are simple unless kVA, percent impedances, or ratios are different. When paralleled transformer turn ratios and percent impedances are the same, equal load division will exist on each transformer. When paralleled transformer kVA ratings are the same, but the percent impedances are different, then unequal load division will occur. The same is true for unequal percent impedances and unequal kVA. Circulating currents only exist if the turn ratios do not match on each transformer. The magnitude of the circulating currents will also depend on the X/R ratios of the transformers. Delta-delta to delta-wye transformer paralleling should not be attempted.
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Say, M.G. The performance and design of alternating current machines. Application Guide, Loading of Transformer, Nashville, TN, USA. Toro, V.D. Principles of electrical engineering.
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Stevenson, W.D. Elements of power system analysis. MIT Press, Magnetic circuits and transformers, John Wiley and Sons.
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