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How to calculate transformer heat loss
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Source:Internet Author:Unknow Pubdate:2008-04-15
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Newengineer (Mechanical)
27 Feb 04 9:36
I am trying to figure out what the heat gain would be for a 250kVA transformer. I have done several searches here and thru (W) where Heq = heat transferred from electrical equipment (W) Peq = electrical power consumption (W) K1 = load coefficient K2 = running time coefficient
and others use a rule of thumb between 1% and 5% of rated load.
Can anyone point me to a calculation that I could reference? I have searched thru my ASHRAE handbooks but have not been able to find anything.
lilliput1 (Mechanical)
27 Feb 04 12:53
What you need to find out is the efficiency of the transformer and how heavily loaded it is. Then consider the transfrmer like a motor in the space but the driven equipment as being out of the space. The heat gain to the space therefore is: 字串4
watts heat gain = ((1/eff)-1)x(Kw input) x 1000
Efficiency ranges from 90% for small transformers to 98% for large transformers. You have to get manufacturer's data. Efficiency may vary w/ % loading.
Transformers typically can tolerate a maximum of 104°F but check with manufacturer. If you exhaust high over the equipment & supply air low, by stratification you may be able to reduce air supply required. But it is better to be safe than designing it too close.
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