3/5 Limb UMEC Transformer

 

 

 

Description

This component models a 3-phase, 3/5 limb transformer and is based on the UMEC modeling approach.

 

Options are provided so that the user may model the core saturation characteristic directly as an I-V curve.  If desired, the magnetizing branch can be eliminated altogether, leaving the transformer in 'ideal' mode, where all that remains is a series leakage reactance. Some elements of core geometry (i.e. core type, yoke and winding limb dimensions, etc.) are required for data input as well.

 

Inter-phase coupling is represented in this model.

 

 

More:

The UMEC Approach

Input Parameters

ConfigurationConfiguration

 

 Transformer Name

 

Text

 

Just an identifier. A name should be entered here to avoid compilation warnings

 

 

 

 

 

Transformer Core Construction

 

Choice

 

Select 3-phase Bank, 3-Limb or 5-Limb core configuration

 

 

 

 

 

Transformer MVA

 

REAL

Constant

The apparent power rating of the transformer [MVA]

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Voltage (Line-to-Line RMS)

 

REAL

Constant

The voltage rating of the primary winding [kV]

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Voltage (Line-to-Line RMS)

 

REAL

Constant

The voltage rating of the secondary winding [kV]

 

 

 

 

 

Winding # Type

 

Choice

 

Select the connection type for the specified winding # - Star (Y) or Delta (D) connected

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Lags or Leads Y

 

Choice

 

Select whether the D-connected winding voltage will lead or lag the Y-connected winding voltage by 30°

 

 

 

 

 

Base Operation Frequency

 

REAL

Constant

The base frequency of the electrical system, in which the transformer resides [Hz]

 

 

 

 

 

Leakage Reactance

 

REAL

Constant

The total leakage reactance of transformer. This can be calculated based on short-circuit test results [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

No Load Losses

 

REAL

Literal

The total no-load core losses of the transformer. Winding losses are not to be included here [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Losses

 

REAL

Literal

Enter the total copper losses for the transformer. Equivalent winding resistances are calculated based on this entry so that losses are distributed evenly among all the windings. These resistances are then placed in series with the windings [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Model Saturation?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No to enable core saturation

 

 

 

 

 

Tap Changer on Winding

 

Choice

 

Select the winding number on which to place the on-line tap changer (or none)

 

 

 

 

 

Graphics Display

 

Choice

 

Select 3-phase view or single-line view

 

 

 

 

 

Display Details?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No.

 

This input is only functional in Single Line View and will display MVA and winding voltages near the component

 

Tap SettingTap Setting

 

 Tap Setting

 

REAL

Constant

Select the tap setting. This parameter cannot be adjusted during the run

 

 

Saturation CurveSaturation Curve

 

NOTE:  The I-V characteristic defined by these inputs construct a piecewise linear saturation curve, where transitions between points are fully interpolated by PSCAD.  If a 0.0 value is entered, PSCAD will ignore all points following the 0.0. This is useful in instances where the saturation curve has less then 10 points.  The UMEC algorithm requires that the first quadrant of the saturation curve (with V in the vertical axis and I in the horizontal axis) to decrease in slope with each subsequent segment of the spline curve. Points that lead to slopes bigger that the previous registered slope will be ignored until a point leads to a smaller slope.

 

 Magnetizing Current at Rated Voltage

 

REAL

Constant

The magnetizing current at rated voltage. This parameter is only used if core saturation is disabled [%]

 

 

 

 

 

Enable Saturation

 

REAL

Variable

Enter 0 to disable and 1 to enable core saturation

 

 

 

 

 

Point # – Current as a Percentage

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the I-coordinates of the I-V curve. These points can be non-zero if desired. The maximum number of points is 10 [%]

 

 

 

 

 

Point # – Voltage in pu

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the V-coordinates of the I-V curve. These points can be non-zero if desired. The maximum number of points is 10 [pu]

 

Core Aspect RatiosCore Aspect Ratios

 

 Ratio Yoke/Winding-Limb Length

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the ratio of core yoke length to the core winding-limb length

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio Yoke/Winding-Limb Area

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the ratio of core yoke area to the core winding-limb area

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio Yoke/Outer-Limb Length

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the ratio of core yoke length to the core outer -limb length

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio Yoke/Outer-Limb Area

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the ratio of core yoke area to the core outer-limb area

 

 

Winding Line CurrentsWinding Line Currents

 

 Name for Phase Current (+in,kA)

 

REAL

Output

Name for the specified phase line current. This is both the line and the phase current if winding is Y-connected, and line current only if winding is delta connected. This parameter is positive into the winding from the line [kA]

 

Winding Delta CurrentsWinding Delta Currents

 

 Name for Phase -> Phase Winding Current (kA)

 

REAL

Output

Name for the specified phase to phase current [kA]

 

PU Transformer Flux (3 Phase Bank)PU Transformer Flux (3 Phase Bank)

 

 Winding # Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor flux in the specified winding of the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Winding # Leakage Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor leakage flux in the specified winding of the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Yoke Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the yoke flux in the selected phase [pu]

 

PU Transformer Flux (3 Limb)PU Transformer Flux (3 Limb)

NOTE: If no name is specified, these output signals will not be monitored.

 

 Winding # Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor flux in the specified winding in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Winding # Leakage Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor leakage flux in the specified winding in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Yoke Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the yoke flux in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Zero-Sequence Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the zero-sequence flux in the selected phase [pu]

 

PU Transformer Flux (5 Limb)PU Transformer Flux (5 Limb)

NOTE: If no name is specified, these output signals will not be monitored.

 

 Winding # Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor flux in the specified winding in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Winding # Leakage Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor leakage flux in the specified winding in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Yoke Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the yoke flux in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Outer-Limb Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the outer-limb flux in the selected phase [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Zero-Sequence Flux (Phase)

 

REAL

Output

Enter a name to monitor the zero-sequence flux in the selected phase [pu]