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 Minera MP oil immersed High quality level for more reliability Technical caracteristics
medium power transformer Our company follows a policy Tank construction High voltage winding
of continuous improvement taking The main tank construction type is The high voltage winding material
into account the latest worldwide panel radiator type. The corrugated is copper or Aluminium according
Minera MP oil-immersed medium voltage power developments. This ensures that wall tank is also available in some to the rated power. To obtain a

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Oil-immersed medium power
transformer is dedicated to all applications up to our transformers are state-of-the-art ranges. Radiators are welded or controlled temperature gradient, the With oil conservator or sealed
transformers
100 MVA and is designed to meet your needs. and fully compliant with the modern removable. Tank welding is done cooling ducts are added in the coil.
Our broad range for Minera MP transformers includes: Manufacturing standards IEC, ANSI, BS, AS, GOST, IEEE, IS, BS, etc.
world’s highest requirements: fast by qualified welders. To validate the High voltage coils are in long layers
delivery time, improved quality and oil-tightness after complete assembly, or disc type. Due to recent Rated power 4 MVA - 100 MVA
• Three phase units (single phase available on request) recycling capacities, reduced size the tank is leak tested under gas or developments in the winding Voltage level Up to 170 kV
• Ratings up to 80 MVA, 50 or 60 Hz and, on request, very low noise and liquid overpressure. process, interlayer insulation and Phases One or three phase unit
• Voltage insulation level up to 170 kV losses values. wire insulation have allowed the
• Breathing or sealed type Low voltage windings automation of the winding process. Voltage regulation With off-circuit tap changer or on-load tap changer
• A wide range of accessories Magnetic core The low voltage winding material is Short circuit impedance On request as per customer requirement
• High capacity cooling options such as ONAN, The transformer’s magnetic core is copper or Aluminium according to Tappings
Rated frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
ONAF, OFAF, OFWF or others upon request manufactured from a high grade, the rated power. The shape of the The tap changers allow voltage
• Standard or low noise levels cold-rolled, grain-oriented silicon steel. conductor is rectangular or foil type. adjustment for a variation of the Vector groups Dy, Yy, Yd as standard, others on request
• Off-circuit tap changer (OCTC) or on load tap changer (OLTC) The lamination stacking is step lap type. To obtain a controlled temperature supply network voltages on the Material thermal class insulation According to IEC 60085 class A, and as per customer requirement
The magnetic core is generally a multi- gradient, cooling ducts are added in primary side of the transformer or Mean winding temperature rise: 65 K
layer circular cross section and the slit- the coil. The low voltage winding is built for increasing or decreasing the Top oil temperature rise: 60 K
ting and cutting of the magnetic core is around the magnetic core. An insulating secondary voltage. Tappings are With ambient temperature in accordance with IEC 60076-1
Minera MP oil-immersed transformers are also available upon request for special applications including rectifier, made by automated machines. In order barrier is wound or installed around the provided on the primary winding The temperature of the oil cooling air should not exceed:
hazardous area transformers, reactors (shunt and series), auto-transformers, step-up transformers, Solar power to reduce transformer sound level to a low voltage coil in order to provide an connected to an off-circuit or on-load Temperature rise
• 20°C yearly average
plant , Wind Mill Application etc. minimum, the magnetic core and electrical separation between LV and tap changer. The operating handle • 30°C monthly average during the hottest month
its framework are carefully sized to HV coils. for hand operated tap changer is • 40°C at any time
Minera MP oil-immersed transformers meet the requirements of international standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC minimize the vibrations and, in mounted outside. In general, tapping For others ambient temperatures, winding and oil temperature rise can be adapted
as well as other international/national standards. particular, magnetostriction effects, Surface protection range for off-load tap changer is 3,
ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural)
which constitute the main sources of One of our major quality commitment 5 or 7 position and for on-load tap Type of cooling
(ONAF, OFAF, ODAF, OFWF or ODWF on request)
sound in medium power transformers. is to provide high-quality surface changer it is from 7 to 27 positions.
Moreover, in order to reduce the protection. The coating (painting) type is We provide tap position & range as Mineral oil according to IEC or ANSI standard
Dielectric liquid
no-load losses and / or the no-load chosen in accordance with the envi- per customer requirements. (silicon, synthetic ester or vegetal oil on request).
transformer current, the quality of the ronmental conditions considering the The transformers are designed to withstand the thermal and

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Short circuit withstand ability
magnetic steel and the induction, degree of pollution, humidity, etc. Zinc dynamic effects resulting of a secondary short-circuit in accordance with IEC 60076-5.
together with the design of the magnetic Spray / Hot dip galvanized Tank, HV/ The measurement (A-weighted sound pressure LpA) and the
core, are carefully chosen to meet the LV covers and conservator can also be calculation of sound level (A-weighted sound pressure LwA) are done in accordance
requirements. provided. Sound level
with IEC 60076-10. The sound level requirements are in accordance with national
Depending on your application and the different
standards.

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environmental influences you meet, we are able to
deliver you a large variety of Minera MP transformers. Installations Indoor or outdoor
Schneider Electric’s R&D team has created special HV terminals: plug-in or porcelain bushings
designs for all your particular needs: LV terminals: busbars or porcelain bushings
HV & LV terminals
• Breathing type and sealed type, On request: cable boxes according to client / manufacturer standard or norm
• For indoor application in buildings or
industrial plants and in compact distribution
substations,
Customer benefits (i.e BS) requirements
• Standard: lifting lugs, earthing terminal, name and rating plate, oil filling plug, tap
changer, bidirectional rollers if applicable.
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• Extremely versatile • Standard for sealed transformers: filling pipe or gas filling valve, oil drain valve,
• Normal noise level for urban or residential areas oil thermometer, oil level indicator.
• Normal, low or very low level of losses • Robust construction • Standard for transformers with conservator: oil level indicator, Buchholz relay,
oil thermometer, dehydrating breather, terminal box, oil filling & draining valves,
• High quality and reliability Accesories
filtering valves.
As customer satisfaction is our main concern, On request: pad lock / locking device for HV plug-in bushings,
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we constantly improve our manufacturing process, • Continuous improvement pressure relief device, pressure relay with contact, explosion vent, winding thermometer,
thus we are able to speed up delivery time while en- sudden pressure relay, pressure monitor, rubber bag (only for conservator type),
suring that all ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 18001 • Tailor made Gas analyzing purpose systems (such as Hydran), Seal-in Relay, Current Transformers
requirements are met at each production step. for protection and measuring, Automatic Voltage Regulator Panel for OLTC, etc.
To ensure this high level of quality, our Minera MP • Highly economical thanks to reduced
transformers undergo routine tests in accordance with
international standards such as IEC, ANSI standards. operating and maintenance costs
We can also provide type tests or special tests on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001
request. Transformers units certifications • Strong after sales support