Why Pad-Mounted Design?
Outdoor installations require enclosed, protected, and safe power distribution
- Integrated transformer and switchgear
- Reduce installation footprint
- Dead-front safety design
- Fast installation
- Easy maintenance access
Built for Utility & Infrastructure Loads
Single-phase & three-phase configurations
Oil-filled or dry-type options
Tamper-resistant enclosure
Mineral oil or FR3 fluid options
Technical Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Power Range | Up to 10 MVA |
| Primary Voltage | Up to 36 kV |
| Secondary Voltage | As per project requirement |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Cooling | ONAN / ONAF |
| Enclosure | Outdoor-rated steel enclosure |
| Protection Level | As per IEC / Utility Standards |
| Standards | Designed and tested to IEC 60076 / IEEE standards |
Applications
Urban distribution networks
Industrial parks
Residential clusters
Solar and wind farms
Infrastructure & public utilities
Faqs
1. What is a Tri-Core K-Factor Transformer?
A Tri-Core K-Factor Transformer is a specially designed transformer built to handle non-linear electrical loads that generate harmonic currents. The tri-core design improves magnetic flux distribution, while the K-factor rating indicates the transformer’s ability to safely handle harmonic heating without performance degradation.
2. What does the K-Factor mean in transformers?
The K-Factor represents a transformer’s capability to withstand additional heating caused by harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads such as computers, LED lighting, UPS systems, and variable frequency drives. A higher K-Factor rating means the transformer can safely manage higher harmonic content.
3. Why are Tri-Core designs used in K-Factor transformers?
Tri-Core designs improve magnetic balance, flux distribution, and thermal performance within the transformer. This design helps reduce core losses, improve efficiency, and support stable operation when supplying power to harmonic-producing loads.
4. Where are Tri-Core K-Factor Transformers commonly used?
These transformers are widely used in environments with high harmonic loads, including:
- Data centers
- IT infrastructure facilities
- Commercial buildings
- Hospitals
- Industrial automation systems
- Buildings with large UPS installations
5. How do harmonic currents affect transformers?
Harmonic currents cause additional heating in transformer windings and cores, which can reduce efficiency and shorten transformer lifespan. K-Factor transformers are specifically designed to handle these conditions safely by minimizing overheating and maintaining stable performance.