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Weidmann Linkboard: For Dual Voltage Power Transformers

The document discusses Weidmann Linkboards, which are internal terminal boards that allow power transformers to operate at dual or multiple voltage levels. Some key points: - Linkboards provide flexibility for transformer fleet management by allowing transformers to be relocated as grid conditions change or to reduce spare inventory needs. - They achieve multiple voltages by changing winding connections internally using linkboards accommodated in the tank or on the tank wall. - The latest generation of linkboards are mounted in separate oil compartments on the transformer tank side wall for easier handling during voltage level changes.

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Weidmann Linkboard: For Dual Voltage Power Transformers

The document discusses Weidmann Linkboards, which are internal terminal boards that allow power transformers to operate at dual or multiple voltage levels. Some key points: - Linkboards provide flexibility for transformer fleet management by allowing transformers to be relocated as grid conditions change or to reduce spare inventory needs. - They achieve multiple voltages by changing winding connections internally using linkboards accommodated in the tank or on the tank wall. - The latest generation of linkboards are mounted in separate oil compartments on the transformer tank side wall for easier handling during voltage level changes.

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WEIDMANN LINKBOARD

FOR DUAL VOLTAGE POWER


TRANSFORMERS

HIGH VOLTAGE LINKBOARD UP TO 400 kV


– Flexible design solutions to achieve high efficiency
– Increased value for transformer fleet management
– Time saving solution for on site handling
– Highly sophisticated insulation parts
Early years ... ... LINKBOARD development ... ... latest generation

BASIC CONSIDERATIONS LINKBOARD – THE LATEST GENERATION


Power transmission or distribution systems often have more Close cooperation with customers showed to be of huge
than one voltage level. Existing systems may be changed benefit to develop this new type of LINKBOARD. The goals
from one operating voltage level to another. In such cases, set by the market were; easier handling with oil during
economic reasons put pressure on the capabilities of power reverse work and, from the dielectric design point of view, a
transformers to operate at dual or multiple voltage levels as simpler connection geometry.
an option. Transformers can then be relocated as conditions The LINKBOARDS, one for each phase, are mounted in
change or emergencies occur limiting the requirement to extensions at the side wall of the transformer tank, in
hold spares inventory. It gives the user flexibility to install separate oil compartments. The oil tight separations between
the transformer at several locations in the system. main tank and the outer LINKBOARD compartments are
The multiple voltages are achieved by changing winding done by using the principle of a BARRIERBOARD. This well
connections inside the transformer either by using internal known WEIDMANN product is typically used to ensure
terminal boards (LINKBOARDS) accommodated in the tank proper connections between the taps of the regulating
or at its wall or by externally operated switches. This requires winding and the tap changer in case that the active part of
split windings or winding sections and the capability of the transformer and the tap changer are preferred not to be
connecting them alternatively in series or parallel. Designing installed in the same compartment of the tank. Using this
and building such transformers requires special consideration principle, only the small LINKBOARD compartments, after
to maintain electrical symmetry at all winding connections having drained their oil contents, can be opened for the
when changing from one voltage level to another. The voltage level adaption. Afterwards, the compartments are
complete transformer winding design has to sustain thermal closed, vacuum is applied and oil is filled in again.
and relevant dynamic effects of over-currents originated by
external short circuits without damage. Example: UN = 138 kV UN = 230 kV
WEIDMANN defines the LINKBOARD as a customized
modular «easy switch» insulation component for use in dual
voltage transformers.

LINKBOARD – A PRODUCT GROWN THROUGH HISTORY


The first LINKBOARDS were designed to be installed in the
tank fixed to an adequate construction at the very top of the
active part. For this type the cover of the tank had to be removed
for handling when the voltage level had to be changed. To
simplify the access for exchange work, a next generation of
LINKBOARDS was developed and successfully introduced
to the market. These are fixed to the cover of the tank and Sketch of latest generation LINKBOARD connection with outer
access to them is provided by corresponding man holes. compartment (one phase)

MAKING YOUR TRANSFORMERS BETTER


Features and benefits of the LINKBOARD
– Innovative and flexible design solutions from WEIDMANN based on sophisticated field analyses
of the electrically stressed liquid and solid insulation areas, and creepage stresses along
oil / pressboard surfaces
– Quick and simple assembly is provided by secure Multi-Contact (MC) locking system or by
screwed connections
– Top-quality insulating material are essential for today’s manufacture of transformers and their operation

WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AG


Neue Jonastrasse 60, 8640 Rapperswil, Switzerland
www.weidmann-electrical.com

A Member of the WICOR Group

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