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Kfactor is a weighting of the harmonic load currents according to their effects on transformer heating, as derived from ansiieee c57. Pdf harmonic analysis based on discrete wavelet transform in. A k9 transformer can accommodate 163% of the harmonic loading of a k4 transformer. K tf values required in practice depend on relay type and design. Kfactor transformer, also known as krated transformer, is designed for nonlinear or harmonic generating loads that a standard transformer could not adequately handle due to overheating. While supplying the nonlinear loads, harmonic currents flow in the transformer and to protect the windings and transformer oil from overheating, load on it needs to be reduced. Due to these electronic loads, significant harmonic currents have been added to the buildings distribution system. The losses generated by the harmonics can be calculated by multiplying the k factor by the stray losses. Ktf overdimensioning factor considers the single sided ct overmagnetising due to the d. A transformer with this rating has been designed to supply rated kva. Transformer sizing factor for solar pv power plants published on august 31, 2015 august 31, 2015 225 likes 26 comments. The higher the kfactor, the greater the harmonic heating effects. Underwriters laboratories recognized the problems with derating transformers.

Conductors capable of carrying the harmonic currents of nonlinear loads. Voltage transformation ratio k electrical engineering. Eatons dry type ventilated kfactor 4, 9, 20, and 30 rated transformers, designed to withstand harmful overheating effects caused by harmonics generated by nonlinear loads. All image quality and resolution will remain intact. Barrere exality corporation a transformer with individual winding inductances l1 and l2 has mutual inductance m. Kfactor can be a misleading power quality indicator. Basics, maintenance, and diagnostics vii contents continued page 4. Abstract harmonic currents generated by nonlinear loads can cause overheating and premature failure in power transformers. Kfactor transformers are specially assembled with a double sized neutral conductor, heavier gauge copper and either change. Once the kfactor is determined, it is used in the design of the transformer to compensate for the additional heating effects generated by the harmonic currents. The kfactor transformer power quality in electrical systems. The k factor is derived from a mathematical formula, which states that the eddy current losses in.

Transformers serving heavy nonlinear loads are subject to increased winding temperatures due to the harmonic. Kfactor rated transformers mgm transformer company. Options include aluminum or copper windings, indoor or outdoor applications, low temperature rise, low sound, and other custom options. The k factor transformer is an isolating transformer that can be loaded at 100% of load plus the harmonics load without overheating. Equivalence table between k factor ul 1562 and over rating factor. Pdf to jpg convert your pdfs to images online for free. K factor of the electrical distribution network is the reason why transformers need to be derated. A transformer with this rating has been designed to handle only the heating effects. Weve been in business since 1968 for all your industrial needs.

Kfactor rated transformers electrical harmonics eaton. Mks mksh single phase kfactor dry type distribution. In this standard, the kfactor is defined and its method of calculation shown. Shop tools, electrical transformers, motors, phase converters, wire and cable, motors, and more. What is k factor and what does it mean regarding transformers. As long as the load kfactor is lower than the krating of the transformer, the full kva rating of the transformer can be used. Kfactor rating indicates the tendency of a transformer to supply rated kva output to a load of specified harmonic content. The solahd kfactor design is a specialized transformer that offers these benefits. This article presents a linear regression model to estimate the value of the kfactor, from total current harmonic content obtained with lowcost equipment. Microsoft word t6 harmonics harmonic component filter. For each current phase kfactor can be defined as a. A study of kfactor power transformer characteristics by modeling simulation article pdf available in engineering, technology and applied science research 15 october 2011 with 3,442 reads. A study of k factor power transformer characteristics by modeling simulation article pdf available in engineering, technology and applied science research 15 october 2011 with 3,442 reads.