How to choose transformer rating?

 How to choose transformer rating?

When an installation is to be supplied directly from a MV/LV transformer and the maximum apparent-power loading of the installation has been determined, a suitable rating for the transformer can be decided, taking into account the following considerations:

• The possibility of improving the power factor of the installation
• Anticipated extensions to the installation
• Installation constraints (e.g. temperature)
• Standard transformer ratings.

3-phase transformer

The nominal full-load current In on the LV side of a 3-phase transformer is given by:



where:

• P_a = kVA rating of the transformer
• U = phase-to-phase voltage at no-load in volts (237 V or 410 V)
• I_n is in amperes

Single-phase transformer

For a single-phase transformer:



where

• V = voltage between LV terminals at no-load (in volts)

Simplified equation for 400 V (3-phase load)

• I_n = kVA x 1.4

The IEC standard for power transformers is IEC 60076.