CAST RESIN DRY TYPE VS OIL TYPE TRANSFORMERS

Specification
S. No. Description
Cast Resin Dry Type Transformer Oil Type Transformer
Lesser. Cost Saving
1 Load Losses Higher Operational Cost
Better Payback of Equipment Cost

2 Weight Lighter Heavier

Compact Size. Large Footprints.

3 Space Requirements
Need lesser spaces & clearances as per IEC standards Need more spaces & clearances

More cables & BTD cost due to separate / isolated trafo

4 Cost Saving in Cables/BTD Yes. Due to placement very close to load center
room

5 Installation Cost Lesser More cost due to heavy weight, large sizes & oil filling

Complex (specially in case of oil filling at site for large size

6 Installation Time Quick Installation. Easy to install
transformers)

7 Chance of Failure Minimum More due to oil leakage or Buchholz relay failure

9 Maintenance Frequency Very Low Higher than dry type. (Dehydration required)

10 Maintenance Cost Low High

Insulation in dry type transformers can withstand

11 Temperature Withstand Capability More heat is generated in oil type transformers
higher temperatures

12 Moisture & Contamination Resistance to Moisture & Contamination More Chances of Moisture & Contamination due to oil