Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Development of Distribution Transformer Based on New Amorphous Metal

A. SATO & H. TERADA Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc - Japan T. NAGATA & S. KURITA Aichi Electric Co., Ltd - Japan Y. MATSUDA & K. FUKUI Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd - Japan D. AZUMA & R. HASEGAWA Metglas, Inc - USA
Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

INTRODUCTION
The movement toward low loss transformer is now a worldwide trend. The no-load loss of amorphous metal-based AMT is about that of silicon-steel based SIT. A new amorphous alloy, Metglas 2605HB1 material, has a high saturation induction (Bs=1.65 T) and a high-squareness ratio.
Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

INTRODUCTION
A distribution transformer has been developed using, Metglas 2605HB1 alloy and its characteristics and performance are described. We examined the aging characteristics of the AMTs operated for an extended period of time (~18 years).
Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

X-ray Diffraction Patterns

X-ray strength (CPS) 2000 1500 1000 500 0 10 X-ray strength (CPS) 2000 1500 1000 500 0 10 20 30 40 50 2 60 70 80 90 100 20 30 40 50 2 60 70 80 90 100

2605SA1

Initial

Year 0

2605SA1

Aged

Year 16

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Aging Properties
100 Time constant (days) 2605HB1 2605SA1

Kinetics: Arrhenius type Ea: Activation energy kB: Boltzmann const.

10 1.84

1.86

1.88 1/T (10 K )

-3 -1

1.90

1.92

=oexp -Ea/kBT Y =295 6 Yo

Core (: time, T: Insulation paper

temperature) (Y: life time, : hot spot temp)

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Change of No-load loss over time

Rate of Change (%) 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% 0 5 10 15 Aging period (Years) 20

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Characteristics of Transformer Core Materials

Core material SA1 HB1 G.O.steel Bs (T) 1.56 1.64 2.03 Hc (A/m) 2.0 1.5 45.0 (Mm) 1.3 1.3 0.5 P13/50 (W/kg) 0.070 0.063 0.440 s (ppm) 27 27 -1 (mm) 0.025 0.025 0.23

G.O.steel value at 1.6T 1 60Hz 6600/210-105V 20kVA Core Tank Height Mass No-load Load material diameter loss loss SA1 100 100 100 100 100 HB1 92 96 87 77 98 G.O.steel 95 96 81 277 99
Sato et al; Session1 Paper 0474

Specification of Prototypes

Noise level 100 111 94

Comparison: scaled to SA1 at 100

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Appearance of developed items

The current AMT

Developed AMT

SIT

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

X-ray diffraction pattern2

X-ray strength(CPS) 2000 1500 1000 500 0 10 X-ray strength(CPS) 2000 1500 1000 500 0 10 20 30 40 50 20 30 40 50 2 60 70 80 90 100

2605HB1

Initial

2605HB1

Equivalent 50years

60 70 80 90 100 2 Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Estimated Change of No-load Loss under 50-yearequivalent accelerated deterioration test condition
10% Rate of change (% ) 5% 0% - 5% - 10% 0 10 20 30 40 50 Equivalent years(Years)
Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Noise Level of AMTs

Standard level
55 Noise level (dB) 50 45 40 35 30 25 0 5 10 15 Aging period (Years) 20 55 Noise level (dB) 50 45 40 35 30 25 0 10 20 30 40 50 Equivalent years (Years)

Standard level

(1) Aged item

(2) Accelerated deterioration item

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

CONCLUSION
We have developed a distribution transformer that uses newly developed Metglas 2605HB1. This transformer has the same size as its silicon steel-based counterpart and exhibits the same high energy-efficiency as that of a typical amorphous metal-based unit. We confirmed the long-term reliability of AMTs. We are now planning to install our new AMTs in practical fields in 2009.
Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474

Prague, 8-11 June 2009

Thank you for your attention.

Sato, Terada, Nagata, Kurita, Matsuda, Fukui, Azuma and Hasegawa; Session1 Paper 0474