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Custom & Special-Purpose Transformers

Engineered transformer solutions for non-standard applications.

Not every power system can be served by a standard transformer.

Wafr Custom & Special-Purpose Transformers are engineered around unique electrical, mechanical, environmental and operational requirements.

Our engineering team works with customers, consultants, EPCs and utilities to develop project-specific transformer solutions where standard distribution or power transformers do not meet the application requirements.

Custom & Special-Purpose Transformers

Key Specifications

Specification

Configuration

Generator Step-Up

Hydro, thermal, gas-fired and independent generation

Renewable Energy

Solar, wind, BESS and hybrid systems

Voltage Ratio

Special ratios engineered to project

Impedance & Windings

Special impedance and winding configurations

Cooling & Taps

Project-specific cooling and tap-changing

Frequency

60 Hz

Standards

CSA / IEEE / ANSI as applicable

Construction

Generator Step-Up Transformers (GSU)

Engineered to generator characteristics, system voltage, MVA output, loading profile, impedance, fault duty, insulation level, cooling and grid-interconnection requirements.

Renewable-Energy Transformers

Designs accommodate bidirectional power flow, cyclic loading, harmonic content, multiple generation sources and utility interconnection requirements.

Special Requirements

Special voltage ratio, capacity, impedance, winding configuration, insulation level, cooling, tap-changing, footprint, environment or duty cycle.

Generator Step-Up Transformers — GSU

Wafr Generator Step-Up Transformers are engineered for power-generation facilities requiring reliable connection between generator output voltage and the transmission or distribution network.

  • Hydroelectric generation
  • Thermal generation
  • Gas-fired generation
  • Independent power plants
  • Industrial generation
  • Distributed-generation facilities

Renewable-Energy Transformers

Wafr provides purpose-engineered transformer solutions for renewable-energy generation and grid-interconnection applications, including:

  • Solar generation
  • Wind generation
  • Battery energy storage
  • Renewable-energy collector systems
  • Grid-interconnection substations
  • Hybrid energy systems

Key Features

  • Special voltage ratios
  • Special capacities and impedances
  • Non-standard winding configurations
  • Special insulation levels
  • Custom cooling arrangements
  • Tap-changing systems
  • Restricted footprints
  • Harsh environments and special duty cycles

Need a Special Transformer?

Every power system is different. If your application cannot be addressed by a standard distribution or power transformer, contact Wafr Technologies.

Our engineering team can develop a custom transformer solution around your specific electrical system, operating environment, installation constraints and performance requirements.

Whether the requirement involves a special voltage ratio, capacity, impedance, winding configuration, insulation level, cooling arrangement, tap-changing system, footprint, environmental condition, duty cycle or other non-standard requirement, Wafr can work with your engineering team to evaluate the application and develop an appropriate transformer solution.

Contact Wafr Technologies to discuss your special transformer application and project requirements.

Standards

Custom and special-purpose transformers are engineered, manufactured and tested to the applicable Canadian and North-American standards for the specific transformer type and application, including as applicable:

  • CSA C88
  • CSA C9
  • CSA C227 series
  • CSA C802 series
  • IEEE C57 series
  • Applicable ANSI requirements
  • Utility specifications
  • Customer specifications
  • Project-specific requirements

The applicable standards, ratings, testing and certification requirements are established for each custom transformer application.

Normal Use Conditions

Available Options

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