The 1500 kVA substation transformer is built for primary distribution service, stepping medium- or high-voltage supply down to a distribution or utilization voltage. It is supplied with throat or bus connections for integration into a switchgear lineup. At 1500 kVA radiator cooling becomes standard and the unit is typically the primary supply for a plant or campus.
Specifications
| Rating | 1500 kVA |
|---|---|
| Phase | Three phase |
| Primary voltage class | 15kV / 25kV / 35kV / 46kV |
| Secondary voltage class | 4160V / 480V / 12470V / 24940V / 34500V |
| Basic insulation level (BIL) | 95 kV / 125 kV / 150 kV / 250 kV |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Temperature rise | 65 °C |
| Winding material | Aluminum |
| Insulating fluid | Mineral oil, Type I |
| Cooling class | ONAN |
| Taps | Plus/minus 2 x 2.5% full-capacity below and above nominal |
| Enclosure | ANSI 70 gray |
| Feed configuration | Per application |
| Standards | ANSI/IEEE C57.12, NEMA, DOE 2016 efficiency |
| Lead time | 12–16 weeks |
Full-load current
Rated secondary current for a 1500 kVA unit at each available secondary voltage. Use these figures for conductor, breaker and bus sizing.
| Secondary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 4160Y/2400 | 208 A |
| 480Y/277 | 1,804 A |
| 12470Y/7200 | 69 A |
| 13200Y/7620 | 66 A |
| 13800 Delta | 63 A |
| 24940Y/14400 | 35 A |
| 34500Y/19920 | 25 A |
Rated primary current at each available primary voltage:
| Primary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 2400 Delta | 361 A |
| 4160 Delta | 208 A |
| 4160Y/2400 | 208 A |
| 4800 Delta | 180 A |
| 7200 Delta | 120 A |
| 12000 Delta | 72 A |
| 12470Y/7200 | 69 A |
| 13200 Delta | 66 A |
| 13200Y/7620 | 66 A |
| 13800 Delta | 63 A |
| 13800Y/7970 | 63 A |
| 22900Y/13200 | 38 A |
| 24940Y/14400 | 35 A |
| 34500 Delta | 25 A |
| 34500Y/19920 | 25 A |
| 46000 Delta | 19 A |
Typical applications
- Plant primary substations
- Large campus distribution
- Utility distribution substations
- Solar and wind collection substations
Construction
Standard construction is aluminum windings in a sealed tank with mineral oil, ONAN cooled, 65 °C rise. The tank is welded and finished in ANSI 70 gray. A five-position no-load tap changer provides plus and minus two 2.5% full-capacity taps. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request.
Standards and compliance
- Built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards
- Meets DOE 2016 efficiency requirements
- Factory test report supplied with every unit
- Supplied and supported by Bear Power Solutions, Jackson, Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
What voltages is the 1500 kVA available in?
The 1500 kVA is available with 15kV / 25kV / 35kV / 46kV primary and 4160V / 480V / 12470V / 24940V / 34500V secondary. That is 51 configurations in total. Every voltage inside a class carries the same price and the same basic insulation level.
What is the lead time on a 1500 kVA?
Lead times are 12–16 weeks from order confirmation, depending on configuration and current factory loading. Non-standard voltages, accessories, custom enclosure work and non-standard fluid or winding material extend that. Confirm the delivery date with Bear Power Solutions before committing to a project schedule.
Can this be supplied with a switchgear throat connection?
Yes. Substation transformers are commonly supplied with primary and secondary throat or bus connections for direct integration into a switchgear lineup. Specify the mating arrangement at time of quotation.
Can the 1500 kVA be supplied with copper windings or natural ester fluid?
Standard catalog construction is aluminum windings with mineral oil. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request. Both affect price and lead time, so request a quotation for a non-standard build.
What standards does the 1500 kVA meet?
Units are built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards, and meet DOE 2016 efficiency requirements. Factory test reports are provided with every unit.
Sizing the 1500 kVA
At its lowest available secondary voltage the 1500 kVA draws 1,804 A at full load; at its highest it draws 25 A. That spread is what makes secondary voltage selection an installation-cost decision as much as an electrical one – the higher voltage cuts conductor size for the same delivered power.
Secondary current at this rating is high enough that parallel conductor runs or busway are normally required on the low-voltage side. Confirm the secondary termination arrangement and available bus space before ordering.
Request a quote
For a firm price on a 1500 kVA in a specific voltage configuration, or for a non-standard build with copper windings, natural ester fluid or custom accessories, send the details below and Bear Power Solutions will respond with a written quotation.
