T R A N S F O R M E R C O M PA N Y

Dry Type Substation Transformers

 Special Design

MGM Transformer Company

manufactures transformers in six
major categories:

Special Design Dry Type Transformers:

9 kVA to 10,000 kVA
Single Phase & Three Phase
600 V to 34.5 kV
K-Factor Ratings
Retrofit Applications

Dry Type Substation Transformers:

225 kVA to 10,000 kVA
600 V to 34.5 kV
Indoor and Outdoor

M
GM Transformer Company has established
Liquid Filled Substation Transformers: itself as a leading manufacturer of custom dry
500 kVA to 10,000 kVA type transformers. With an exceptionally
2.5 kV to 34.5 kV
large and experienced engineering staff, MGM has the
Indoor and Outdoor
ability to design to the varying criteria of differing
Dry Type Drives Isolation Transformers: industries while maintaining short lead times. Core and
6, 12, 18, 24 and 36-Pulse coil applications for regulators and UPS systems, low
15 kVA to 7,500 kVA loss/high efficiency drives isolation transformers.
600 V to 25 kV Special custom size K-factor rated substation
Indoor and Outdoor transformers for retrofit are but a few of the special
transformers MGM has designed and manufactured.
Liquid Filled Drives Isolation Transformers:
6, 12, 18, 24 and 36-Pulse MGM employs three winding styles for Special Design
200 kVA to 7,500 kVA Dry Type transformers, based on kVA, voltage and BIL
2.5 kV to 25 kV requirements. The ability to select a specific winding
Indoor and Outdoor style assures the highest degree of mechanical strength
600V Class Transformers: under short circuit stress conditions and suitability for
15 kVA to 3,750 kVA, 3-Phase different voltage classes.
10 kVA to 833 kVA, 1-Phase
Most transformer companies offer standard engineered
products only, and ask the users to make it fit their
applications. MGM can engineer the product both
electrically and mechanically to fit virtually any
application.
Dry Type Transformers
PRODUCT RANGE
Three Phase Barrel wound
Voltage Class KVA
The rectangular barrel wound
600 V thru 1.2 kV 9 thru 2,000
style is the most common
2.4 kV thru 5 kV 15 thru 10,000 method in the industry for 600V
8.7 kV thru 15 kV 45 thru 10,000 and 5kV applications.
25 kV 225 thru 10,000 MGM’s standard is the superior
34.5 kV 500 thru 10,000 oval barrel wound method for
600V class and 5kV class, 45kV
Single Phase BIL maximum.
Voltage Class KVA
600 V thru 1.2 kV 10 thru 833
2.4 kV thru 5 kV 15 thru 1,667
8.7 kV thru 15 kV 30 thru 1,667
25 kV 150 thru 1,667
34.5 kV 333 thru 1,667

Section wound
The section wound style is rarely
used in the industry due to
higher cost vs. barrel or random
wound. May be used for special
applications up to 125 kV BIL.

SPECIFICATIONS
Aluminum/Copper
150°C / 115°C / 80°C or Special Request
220°C insulation
NEMA standard/special sound levels
ANSI standard/special BIL levels
VPI
UL K-factor ratings
Disk wound
UL/CUL/CE/CSA listings (check with factory) Due to its superior design criteria,
Multi-voltage input/output MGM uses this method on most
15kV class to 125kV BIL.
50/60/400 Hz
OEM core and coil
Multiple electrostatic shields
Design to meet customer impedance and loss
criteria
Ultra Efficient Designs
Substation Transformers

RANGE

225kVA-
3,750kVA,
600 V

225kVA-
10,000kVA,
2.4/5/15kV

500kVA-
10,000kVA,
34.5kV
Dry Type Substation 1800 kVA
SPECIFICATIONS Primary 6.3kVΔ Secondary 400Y/231V 50Hz;
Aluminum/Copper 150°C Rise; Copper Wound; Digital Temperature
150°C / 115°C / 80°C Monitor; NEMA 3R Louvers; Low Voltage
220°C insulation Transition Section with Flex Leads
Indoor/outdoor
ANSI standard/special BIL levels
VPI
UL K-factor ratings For over two decades, MGM Transformer Company has been a reliable source for
UL/CUL/CSA listings quality secondary unit substation transformers. Our standard designs cover the
(check with factory) full range of requirements from 5kV to 34.5kV, 500kVA to 10,000kVA, in both
liquid and dry type.

BULL RUSH As an engineering oriented transformer company, we maintain a large engineering

staff. Our experience in working with various switchgear manufacturers enables
PROGRAM us to design the high voltage/low voltage switchgear interface, assuring the proper
Need it fast? We can deliver. match in the field. Flex connectors can be supplied.
Emergencies happen and we’re
Non-standard substation designs are also available for special situations such as
here to respond. WE WILL
failed unit retrofitting or PCB replacement.
WORK 24/7 TILL THE UNIT
IS DONE OR YOUR MONEY All manufacturing processes are done on the premises.This advantage, along with
BACK! Ask about our BULL a large inventory of electrical steel and wire, assures our customers of the
RUSH program and let us know industry's shortest standard lead times, regardless of the interface
what you need. requirements.
Ventilated Dry-Type Transformers

Safe, Convenient and

Environmentally Sound
Installations of ventilated dry-type
transformers do not require a liquid
confinement area, automatic fire
extinguishing system or fire vault. Dry-
type transformers use no insulating
liquids, virtually eliminating the risk of
local environment contamination and
simplifying routine maintenance by
eliminating the need to check, replace
or clean liquid. Dry-type units are
Height
relatively lightweight and can be
conveniently installed on upper floors,
balconies, roof trusses or roofs.
Insurance companies generally offer
lower premiums for installations of
dry-types than for liquid-filled
transformers.

General Construction
Depth Width Coils are vacuum-pressure-
impregnated (VPI) with solventless
polyester resin, ensuring complete
impregnation of the windings and
Approximate Enclosure Dimensions and Weights insulation.The finished VPI coils are
Based upon 15kV class, 150°C rise. Al windings incredibly strong, readily dissipate heat
Height Width* Depth Weight and are protected against moisture,
KVA
Inches Inches Inches lbs dirt and most industrial contaminants.
225 90 56 50 2,400 Ventilated dry-type winding designs
300 90 56 50 3,000 vary depending on the voltage, basic
impulse level (BIL) and current of the
500 90 72 50 3,700
individual winding and/or application
750 90 80 50 4,900
of the transformer. For all units, the
1000 90 90 50 6,000
insulation system will be 220°C
1500 90 90 50 8,100 regardless of the average winding rise.
2000 100 100 60 9,700
2500 108 108 60 11,500 MGM ventilated dry-type transformers
3000 108 108 60 12,800 are designed for indoor or outdoor
*Add 18" to width for each ATC. applications in schools, hospitals,
industrial plants, commercial buildings
NOTES: and any place requiring safe and
1. Coordination to HV/LV Switchgear may require Transition/Throats.
2. Depth and height dimension may increase for outdoor NEMA 3R enclosures.
dependable power.Ventilated dry-type
3. Dimensions may vary with special requirements. transformers offer an economical
4. Dimensions and weights are subject to change without notice and should not be used for construction purposes. solution and are extremely reliable
5. Compact designs available.
6. Retrofit designs available. (with or without enclosures)
when properly installed and
7. Special, totally enclosed enclosures available. (dimensions will vary) maintained.
8. MGM is now offering NEMA 1/3R/4 stainless steel enclosures.
 D RY
ENCLOSURE
The standard indoor enclosure is NEMA 1, Category C
construction. Enclosures are suitable for lifting, jacking,
rolling or skidding with provisions for lifting from the
transformer base. High voltage and low voltage ANSI
ground pads are provided.

The enclosure paint finish is neat, clean and highly

resistant to corrosion. Metal surfaces are thoroughly
cleaned of scale, oil, grease, rust and other foreign
matter before painting. Unless specified otherwise,
paint color shall be ANSI 61 (light gray). NEMA 3R
and NEMA 4 outdoor enclosures are available for
applications that prohibit indoor installation.

COILS
Generally, low voltage (LV) windings less than 2,400
STANDARD FEATURES volts are either multi-conductor barrel or sheet
conductor types. Multi-conductor windings may be
■ UL Listing, CSA, & CUL
more economical and preferred in smaller kVA low
■ Vacuum Pressure Impregnated voltage applications in which the current and axial short
(VPI) windings circuit forces are relatively small. High voltage (HV)
■ 80°, 115°, 150°C average winding windings 2,400 volts or greater may be single-section
rise ratings barrel, multi-section barrel or disk types. Ventilated dry-
■ 60 Hz operation type coils may be either round, oval or rectangular
■ 220°C insulation system through about 2,000 kVA. Transformers larger than
■ Aluminum or copper windings 2,000 kVA generally are designed with round windings
unless there are special considerations, such as limiting
■ ANSI ground pads
dimensions.
■ Core ground strap

ACCESSORIES OR ■ Indoor ventilated enclosure -

NEMA 1 CORE
OPTIONS
■ Paint — ANSI 61 finish The transformer cores are constructed of non-aging,
■ Fans for 133% FA kVA rating ■ Provisions for lifting high grade, grain oriented silicon steel laminations with
■ Future fan wiring and control ■ Removable front and rear panels high magnetic permeability. Magnetic flux densities are
■ Ground bus - full length copper kept well below the saturation point. Core laminations
■ Vibration isolating pads
are free of burrs and stacked without gaps. Mitered
■ Impact indicator - Mechanical ■ (2) 2 1/2 % full capacity taps STEPLAP construction cores may be provided when
■ Outdoor enclosure NEMA 3R above and below nominal specified. The core clamping brackets are designed
■ Paint — polyurethane overcoat ■ Conform to NEMA, ANSI, & IEE to provide even distribution of clamping forces to the
standards for Dry Type core yokes and legs. The core is electrically isolated
■ Screened ventilation openings
Transformers except for the factory-installed core ground strap,
■ Enclosure — hinged panels
■ OSHPD Qualified which provides a single path from the core to ground.
■ Enclosure — knockdown
■ Electrostatic Shield
■ Space heaters
FORCED AIR COOLING
■ Temperature monitor/fan All units rated 750 kVA and higher can have added fans,
controller increasing capacity in all current carrying parts for the
■ Thermostat for space fan-cooled rating and capability to add a thermometer
heaters relay to control fans. When specified, the transformer
■ Bus to End shall be provided with fans to give a forced air-cooled
rating of 33% above the self-cooled rating. Control
■ Flex Leads
wiring (wire markers included), a thermal sensor and a
■ Low Noise fan controller will be supplied.
TYPE DOE 2016
AUDIO SOUND LEVELS
Test results, when requested, are
available by transformer serial number. Energy
Efficiency
The transformer shall be designed to meet In addition, the following special tests
or exceed ANSI and NEMA sound levels for can be performed on each transformer
dry-type transformers. As an option, trans- in accordance with applicable ANSI
formers designed at -3dB to -10dB below standards at an additional cost.
ANSI and NEMA standard sound levels are • Temperature test
available. • Impulse test
• Sound test
• Partial discharge test
Vent-Dry Sound Levels: (dB)
Special Design or Single Phase
Equivalent Two Self-Cooled Fan-Cooled Application BIL
Winding Base kVA dB dB
• Low loss designs kVA 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >= 96 kV
500 60 N/A
• Rectifier transformer designs Efficiency(%) Efficiency(%) Efficiency(%)
750 64 67 • Special ambient designs
1000 64 68 15 98.10 97.86 NA
• High overload capacity designs
1500 65 69 • Special/low sound level designs 25 98.33 98.12 NA
2000 66 71 • 50 Hz designs 37.5 98.49 98.30 NA
2500 68 71 • Series/parallel windings 50 98.60 98.42 NA
• Retrofit to specific dimensions
3000 68 73 75 98.73 98.57 98.53
• K-factor ratings
• Special Paint 100 98.82 98.67 98.63
• Auto transformers 167 98.96 98.83 98.80
Product Coordination • PCB replacement
• Grounding transformers 250 99.07 98.95 98.91
When specified, transformers can be close- • Zig-zag transformers 333 99.14 99.03 98.99
• Scott-T transformers 500 99.22 99.12 99.09
coupled to a multitude of High Voltage and
• 6, 12, 18, 24 and 36-pulse transformers
Low Voltage Switchgear. • Drives isolation transformers 667 99.27 99.18 99.15
833 99.31 99.23 99.20
Testing VENT-DRY BASIC IMPULSE
Each transformer shall receive the
RATINGS Three Phase
following standard production tests in BIL
accordance with ANSI C57.12.90 Nominal System Standard Option BIL kVA 20-45 kV 46-95 kV >= 96 kV
• Resistance test Voltage kV BIL kV kV
Efficiency(%) Efficiency(%) Efficiency(%)
• Polarity & phase relation test 1.2 10 30
15 97.50 97.18 NA
• Turns ratio test at all tap positions 2.5 30 45
• No-load loss & exciting current test 30 97.90 97.63 NA
5.0 30 45,60
• Impedance and load-loss test 8.7 45 60,95 45 98.10 97.86 NA
• Applied potential test 15.0 60 95,110 75 98.33 98.13 NA
• Induced potential test 22.0 110 125 112.5 98.52 98.36 NA
150 98.65 98.51 NA
225 98.82 98.69 98.57
300 98.93 98.81 98.69
500 99.09 98.99 98.89
750 99.21 99.12 99.02
1000 99.28 99.20 99.11
1500 99.37 99.30 99.21
2000 99.43 99.36 99.28
2500 99.47 99.41 99.33
 MGM Transformer Company is pleased to list a sample of our
satisfied customers. For more information, please contact the factory.
Drives Industry
Rockwell Automation Cegelec
Rockwell Reliance Lloyd Controls
ABB A ns a l do - R o s s H i l l
Toshiba Control Techniques
Industrial & Commercial
General Electric Motorola
Siemens LTV Steel
Proctor & Gamble Toyota
EATON Hewlett-Packard
BMW AT&T
Amazon Logan Aluminum
eBay Constellium
Boeing Chrysler
Petrochemical
Amoco Oil Shell Oil
A rc o E x xo n
Chevron Unocal
Mobil Oil Premcor
Aramco
Pulp & Paper
Weyerhauser Georgia-Pacific
Eddy Paper
Municipalities & Utilities
Southern California Edison Pacific Bell
Commonwealth Edison Iowa Power & Light
L.A. Department of Wisconsin Power & Light
Water & Power Pacific Gas & Electric
Metropolitan Water District Edison International
Florida Power & Light PSEG Power LLC
Architects & Contractors
ARAMCO Fluor Daniel
Bechtel Ralph M. Parsons Co.
Brown & Root Black & Veatch
Jacobs Rosendin Electric
Mustang Cupertino Electric
Bergelectric

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Bulletin 30-0600 3/8/17 Printed in U.S.A.