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Transformer Basics: How To Size and Select A Transformer Custom Designs Certifications
Transformer Basics: How To Size and Select A Transformer Custom Designs Certifications
Transformer Basics
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How to size a transformer
Transformer size is determined by the KVA of the load.
Load voltage, or secondary voltage, is the voltage needed to operate the load.
Line voltage, or primary voltage, is the voltage from the source.
Single-Phase has two lines of AC power.
Three-Phase has three lines of AC power, each line 120 degrees out of phase with the
other two.
KVA is kilovolt ampere or thousand volt amperes. This is how transformers are rated.
NOTE: If motors are started more than once per hour, increase minimum transformer KVA by 20%.
Three-Phase Transformers
Volts x Amps x 1.732 = ______ KVA
1000
Plug your numbers into the formula:
Volts
x Amps
x 1.732
= ____ KVA
1000
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120 V
208 V
240 V
277 V
480 V
600 V
.050
.075
.100
.150
.250
.500
.750
1
1.5
2
3
5
7.5
10
15
25
37.5
50
75
100
167
.42
.63
.83
1.25
2.08
4.16
6.25
8.3
12.5
16.7
25
41.7
62.5
83.4
125
208
312
417
625
834
1396
.24
.36
.48
.72
1.20
2.40
3.60
4.8
7.2
9.6
14.4
24
36.1
48
72
120
180
240
361
480
805
.21
.31
.42
.63
1.04
2.08
3.13
4.2
6.2
8.3
12.5
20.8
31.2
41.6
62.5
104
156
208
312
416
698
.18
.27
.36
.54
.90
1.8
2.7
3.6
5.4
7.2
10.8
18.0
27
36
54
90
135
180
270
361
602
.10
.16
.21
.31
.52
1.04
1.56
2.1
3.1
4.2
6.2
10.4
15.6
20.8
31.2
52
78
104
156
208
349
.08
.13
.17
.25
.42
.83
1.25
1.7
2.5
3.3
5.0
8.3
12.5
16.7
25
41.7
62.5
83.5
125
167
279
208 V
240 V
480 V
600 V
3
6
9
15
30
45
75
112.5
150
225
300
500
750
8.3
16.6
25
41.6
83
125
208
312
416
625
830
1390
2080
7.2
14.4
21.6
36.0
72
108
180
270
360
542
720
1200
1800
3.6
7.2
10.8
18.0
36
54
90
135
180
271
360
600
900
2.9
5.8
8.7
14.4
29
43
72
108
144
217
290
480
720
Amperes
KVA x 1000
Volts
Amperes
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KVA x 1000
Volts x 1.732
Transformer Basics
Single-Phase AC Motors
Full Load Currents (Amperes)
HP
115 V
230 V
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
11/2
2
3
5
71/2
10
4.4
5.8
7.2
9.8
13.8
16
20
24
34
56
80
100
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2.9
3.6
4.9
6.9
8
10
12
17
29
40
50
Three-Phase AC Motors
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JE901 0411
115 V
230 V
460 V
575 V
1/2
3/4
1
11/2
2
3
5
71/2
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
200
4
5.6
7.2
10.4
13.6
2
2.8
3.6
5.2
6.8
9.6
15.2
22
28
42
54
68
80
104
130
154
192
248
312
360
480
1
1.4
1.8
2.6
3.4
4.8
7.6
11
14
21
27
34
40
52
65
77
96
124
156
180
240
0.8
1.1
1.4
2.1
2.7
3.9
6.1
9
11
17
22
27
32
41
52
62
77
99
125
144
192
Sample of how
to use this chart:
E=IxR
Electrical Relationships
NOTE: If motors are started more than once per hour, increase minimum transformer KVA by 20%.
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Custom Designs
Jefferson Electrics engineering team is available to work with you to produce the most efficient
and cost effective solution for your specific transformer requirements. Depending on your
needs, we offer both modified standards and unique designs.
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Underwriters
Laboratories
Listing Mark
UL Recognized
Component Mark
Conformit Europene
To market electrical products within the European Union (EU), product conformity and the proper use of the CE
mark on machines and control equipment is critical. As a major supplier to global companies serving customers
in the EU, Jefferson Electric pays special attention to meeting the EU specification and certification requirements. These global companies need the guarantee of free trade of goods, elimination of trade restrictions and harmonization of technical regulations to sell their products to EU
member countries. All Jefferson Electric products that meet or exceed the requirements of
these directives are designated by the CE mark.
To request CE certified equivalents for products not already certified, please contact our
Technical Support department at 800-892-3755.
Seismic
In order to meet seismic qualifications, products must go through rigorous testing to
meet the International Building Code (2006/2009 IBC) and the California Building
Code (2007/2010 CBC) requirements. Each test must also be met in accordance
with ICC-ES AC156 seismic qualifications.
ABS Qualified
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) approved for use on marine vessels including off-shore oil rigs.
CSL-3
CSL-3 transformers operate more efficiently than NEMA (TP-1) transformers. Each CSL-3 transformer is
designed to have 30% less loss than a TP-1 transformer.
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