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VFD output step-up transformer

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RRaghunath

Electrical
Aug 19, 2002
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Recently, I have come across 3.3kV VFD output stepped up to 11kV supplying a 7MW motor. The step-up transformer is Y-D with floating neutral on star side.
I am used to Dyn connected captive transformers with the star point high resistance earthed. But, that is without VFD.
Is Y-D with floating neutral a requirement from VFD designer?? What could be the issues if we use Dyn with high resistance earthed neutral??
Thanks
 
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Thanks electricuwe. Appreciate your response.
 
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