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Three phase transformer question

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Surefire01

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Oct 17, 2012
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I have a three phase HV delta LV star connected transformer (Dy11). The name plate gives the following information: 400KVA rated, HV is 3.3KV at 70 amps, LV is 433v at 534 amps. My question: is the current on the name plate total three phase current, or is it current per phase. Simple for you guys I know but it is something I need to get my head around.

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534A per phase.

Use the relationship P=V*I*[√]3 when dealing with balanced 3-phase loads, or with the rating of equipment designed to supply balanced 3-phase loads. Unbalanced loads need to be dealt with differently.
 
In name plates of three phase transformers always the line currents are shown and not winding phase current which will be less with delta connection.
 
Surefire01....the current is always what each phase sees, not the total sum current seen by all phases.
 
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