3-Phase 4-Winding Transformer

This component models a 3-phase, 4-winding transformer and is based on the classical modeling approach.

Options are provided so that the user may choose between either a magnetizing branch (linear core), or a current injection routine to model magnetizing characteristics. If desired, the magnetizing branch can be eliminated altogether, leaving the transformer in 'ideal' mode, where all that remains is a series leakage reactance. A magnetic hysteresis model is also available in this component.

Input Parameters

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

3-Phase Transformer MVA	REAL	Constant	The 3-phase apparent power rating of the transformer [MVA]

Base Operation Frequency	REAL	Constant	The base frequency of the electrical system, in which the transformer resides [Hz]

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°

Positive Sequence Leakage Reactance (#-#)	REAL	Constant	The positive sequence leakage reactance between the specified transformer windings. This can be calculated based on short-circuit test results and is based on transformer base impedance [pu].

Ideal Transformer Model	Choice		Select Yes or No. This input must be Yes when modeling core saturation NOTE: 'Ideal' transformer should not be confused with an ideal ratio changer. 'Ideal' here simply means that the magnetizing branch has been eliminated (leakage reactance is still present as well)

Eddy Current Losses	REAL	Constant	The eddy current portion of the no-load core losses, based on transformer rating. Hysteresis losses may also be added here if hysteresis is not modeled. Winding losses are not to be included in this value [pu].

Copper Losses (#-#)	REAL	Constant	Enter the copper losses between the specified transformer windings. These resistances are placed in series with the windings and are based on the transformer rating [pu].

Tap Changer on Winding	Choice		Select the winding number on which to place the on-line tap changer (or none). See On-Line Tap Changer for more details

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

Winding # Line to Line Voltage (RMS)	REAL	Constant	The RMS voltage rating of the corresponding winding # [kV]

Eddy Current Losses	REAL	Constant	The eddy current portion of the no-load core losses, based on transformer rating. Hysteresis losses may also be added here if hysteresis is not modeled. Winding losses are not to be included in this value [pu].

Copper Losses (#)	REAL	Constant	Enter the copper losses for the specified transformer winding. These resistances are placed in series with the windings and are based on the transformer rating [pu].

NOTE: See Adjusting Saturation Properties and Transformer Magnetic Hysteresis for more details on these inputs

Saturation Enabled	Choice		Select Yes or No to enable or disable the core saturation routine. NOTE: Always set the transformer to 'ideal' when enabling saturation. Otherwise, both the magnetizing branch and the saturation routine will both be used.

Place Saturation on Winding	Choice		Select Middle, Winding #1, #2, #3 or #4. Middle is the preferred option, whereas specifying the actual winding number is left in for legacy support. Selecting the winding number will place the saturation current injection directly on that winding. Note that this can cause ideal loop problems when performing certain types of studies (such as black start). See Adjusting Saturation Properties for more details.

Hysteresis	Choice		Select None, Basic Model, or Jiles-Atherton. The Basic Model models hysteresis based a translation on the transformer l-I characteristic, whereas the Jiles-Atherton model involves a conversion from an M-H loop to a B-H loop characteristic. See Transformer Magnetic Hysteresis for more details.

Inrush Decay Time Constant	REAL	Constant	The decay time for the transformer inrush current [s]. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| None is selected.

Time to Release Flux Clipping	REAL	Constant	Time interval from start-up in which the model will 'clip' (limit) the calculated flux linkage values. This is simply a modeling 'trick' to prevent instability at start-up [s]. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| None is selected.

Air Core Reactance	REAL	Constant	Usually approximately twice the leakage reactance [pu].

Magnetizing Current	REAL	Constant	The percentage of primary winding current that flows through the transformer magnetizing susceptance. This value can be calculated based on the open-circuit test results. The magnetizing susceptance is calculated based on this value [%].

Knee Voltage	REAL	Constant	The knee point voltage corresponding to the knee point of the saturation curve [pu].

Remanent Flux Core #	REAL	Constant	Enter the remanent flux for each core as a per-unit value of the peak flux at rated voltage [pu]. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| Basic Model or Hysteresis \| Jiles-Atherton is selected.

Loop Width	REAL	Constant	Enter the loop width as a percentage of the Magnetizing Current [%]. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| Basic Model is selected.

Nominal Flux Density (T)	REAL	Constant	Enter the nominal flux density corresponding to the saturation curve [T]. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| Jiles-Atherton is selected.

Magnetic Material	Choice		Select Custom, or Default. This option is enabled only when Hysteresis \| Basic Model is selected.

NOTE: This category is enabled only if Hysteresis | Jiles-Atherton and Magnetic Material | Custom is selected.

Domain Flexing Parameter	REAL	Constant	This parameter represents the contribution of reversible magnetization process.

Domain Pinning Parameter	REAL	Constant	This parameter has a direct impact on the width of the loop [A/m].

Parameter to Adjust K with M	REAL	Constant	This parameter adjusts the domain pinning parameter with magnetization for better representation of the shoulder area.

Inter-Domain Coupling	REAL	Constant

Saturated Anhysteretic Magnetization	REAL	Constant	[A/m].

Coefficient # of Anysteretic Curve	REAL	Constant

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

Name for Phase to Phase Winding Current [kA]	REAL	Output	Name for the specified phase to phase current [kA]

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]

Name for Flux Density Phase # [T]	REAL	Output	Name for the flux density [T].

Name for Phase # Flux Linkage [kWb-N]	REAL	Output	Name for the calculated flux linkage [kWb-N].

Name for Magnetic Field Intensity Phase #	REAL	Output	Name for the magnetic field intensity. This output is enabled only when Hysteresis \| Jiles-Atherton and Saturation Enabled \| Yes is selected.

Name for Phase # Magnetizing Current [kA]	REAL	Output	Name for the magnetizing current [kA].

3-Phase 4-Winding Transformer

Description

Input Parameters