IEEE Begins First Standard For Transporting Power Transformers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The IEEE has begun work on the first open standard for transporting power transformers and on revising its standard for transformers when they are used to supply non-sinusoidal currents.

The new standards project, IEEE PC57.150(TM), "Guide for the Transportation of Power Transformers and Reactors", will outline the best ways to minimize damage and delays when moving large power transformers and reactors rated 10,000 kVA or more. This guide will help manufacturers and utility and industrial users reduce the risk of loss as they transport these units.

The revision project for IEEE PC57.110(TM), "Recommended Practice for Establishing Transformer Capability When Supplying Non-sinusoidal Load Currents", will correct and update the original standard. This recommended practice provides guidance and technical information on the use of two-winding transformers when they are called upon to supply non-sinusoidal load currents.

Both of these projects are sponsored by the IEEE Power Engineering Society.

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Source: IEEE