CLASSIFICATION OF STEP VOLTAGE

REGULATORS
STEP VOLTAGE
REGULATORS

SINGLE
PHASE

TYPE A

THREE PHASE

TYPE B

Why need of voltage

regulator
Load on feeder varies which results
in change in voltage .
Same voltage to be maintained
within acceptable limits.
Can regulate individual phases .
Can regulate voltage from -10% to
+10% .

Basis of classification of step

voltage regualtor
ANSI (American national standard
institute ) specified two voltage
ranges namely .., Range A&B
RANGE A most service voltage
should be in specified voltage range
A
RANGE B voltage above or below
range A is abnormal voltage and
steps to be taken to regulate this
unregulated voltage

Basically what is step-voltage

regulator ?
It is an auto transformer with tap changing
mechanism.
Has 32 steps with approx 5-8% change in
each step.
At no load HV and LV will be in phase with
each other .
Step down auto transformer is made by
changing low voltage terminals of step up
auto transformer
Position of taps found by control circuit(LDC)

Settings of type B regulator

Voltage level
Bandwidth (BW)
Time delay
LDC

TYPE B step voltage

regulator
The primary circuit of the system is
connected, via taps, to the series winding
of the regulator in the Type B connection.
The series winding is connected to the
shunt winding, which is connected
directly to the regulated circuit.
In a Type B regulator the core excitation
is constant because the shunt winding is
connected across the regulated circuit.

Type B step-voltage regulator in the lower position.

Why voltage regulators preferred

over LTC
Regulate individual phases
Separate regulation from voltage
transformation
Fast change out
Maintenance will not disrupt service
Standardized product
Readily Available vs sub transformer
LTs