NSD.18.05.

2020
INTRODUCING
OLTC : MR – ECOTAP
NSD.05.2020
Contents
1.What’s Ecotap VPD ?
2.Advantages
3.Basic Principle
4.More detail
5.Project Reference
 1.What’s Ecotap VPD ?
- Ecotap VPD :
- Compact on-load tap changer by MR, switching unit using vacuum
technology.
- Commonly used for distribution transformer :
- Max voltage = 36kV
- Max step voltage = 825V
- Max through current = 30 A & 100A
- Max Tap position : 9 tap , 17 Tap ( use change over selector)
- Main Part :
- Main body , consist of switching unit & direct drive unit.
- VPD control : act as AVR to control direct drive unit.
- Mounting
- Main body mounted at transformer cover
- VPD control mounted at marshaling kiosk or control room
 1.What’s Ecotap VPD ?
- Ecotap Switching unit (a) , Direct drive unit (b)
- Two variant = 30 A & 100 A
- Ecotap VPD control (c) have two variant
- Basic = ECOTAP VPD MD&C
- Pro = ECOTAP VPD CONTROL PRO ( expansion for additional
function)
( b)
(c)

( a)
1.What’s Ecotap VPD ?
Type 30 A Type 100 A

ECOTAP VPD ECOTAP VPD

CONTROL MD&C CONTROL PRO
 2.Advantages
- Cost attractive :
- Ecotap have more attractive cost compared to OILTAP or VACUTAP Huaming
- Ecotap cost =~ 30% cheaper than Oiltap Huaming cost
- (Ecotap= 10200 eur , Huaming = 16500 usd)
- Compact design:
- The compact dimensions permit installation in any power rating class of
distribution transformers , and reduce total transformer dimension

- Simply to connect:
- Ecotap use direct drive ( DC motor) , no need gear box and separated MDU
(motordrive unit)
- Maintenance free
- Vacuum interrupter prevent the transformer oil from being contaminated and
ensure that the primary equipment does not need service
 3.Basic Principle

- 1. Output voltage measurement (Direct measurement or CT measurement)

- 2.Ecotap VPD control as AVR ( automatic voltage regulator)
- 3. Drive Unit
- 4.Switching unit
- Ecotap VPD control will compare “output voltage” vs “set point voltage”
- If output voltage < set point , VPD control command the drive unit to “raise” the
swicthing unit , so output voltage will be increase.
- If output voltage > set point , VPD control command the drive unit
to “lower” the swicthing unit , so output voltage will be decrease.
4.More Detail
A. How to choose preferred switching unit?

Step :
1. Calculate max. through current on HV winding
Delta : I=kVA/kV/3/LT , Wye : I=kVA/kV/sqrt(3)/LT
LT : lowest tap factor (lowest tapping voltage/nominal voltage)
From spec HV is delta & lowesst tap =0.95
so I =1000/11/3/.95=
2. Define number of tap position ,
from spec we get= 9 positions
3. So preferred switch unit is Ecotap 30A – 9 tap
 4.More Detail
B. How to choose prefered Ecotap VPD control unit?
1.Basically we can offer Basic type If Tx just require to run AVR function & customer
not require additional function i.e. parallel operation , remote communication etc.
*cost difference basic & pro : arround 4000 Eur
*(data PO 2019 : Ecotap III phase 100A 17 tap with basic = 10106 eur, with pro = 14066 eur)
*(data PO 2018 : Ecotap III phase 30A 9 tap with basic = 6873 eur, with pro = 10720 eur)

2. Basic type key point :

- Auto mode with single-phase voltage regulation algorithm
- Manual mode with raise-lower operation
- Complete parameterization on the controller possible, no laptop needed
- Comprehensive indication of status in the display
3. Pro type key point :
- Remote communication in accord. with IEC 60870-4-104, Modbus etc.
- Advanced voltage regulation algorithms, i.e performance-based voltage curves
- Parallel operation regulation
- Three-phase voltage and current measurement
- Storage of power quality measurements
4.More Detail
B. How to choose prefered Ecotap VPD control unit?
Basic( ECOTAP VPD MD&C )
4.More Detail
B. How to choose prefered Ecotap VPD control unit?
Pro (ECOTAP VPD CONTROL PRO )
5.Project Reference
Below reference project using Ecotap :
1. SO-1800947 : 1000KVA 11kV 0.4kV Dyn11 (9tap) PT PP
2. SO-1900963 : 2500kVA 20kV 0.4kV Dyn5 (17 tap) PT Mayora
5.Project Reference
SO-1800947 : 1000KVA 11kV 0.4kV Dyn11 (9tap) PT PP
5.Project Reference
SO-1800947 : 1000KVA 11kV 0.4kV Dyn11 (9tap) PT PP
5.Project Reference
SO-1800947 : 1000KVA 11kV 0.4kV Dyn11 (9tap) PT PP