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delta service

delta service

delta service

(OP)
I have a 400A 120/240V delta service in a building. It feeds 3 phase and single phase panels in the building.
I will bring a new 1200A, 120/208V and I wand to feed the existing panels from the new switchgear.
Whant kind of transformer do I need to feed the old panels?
Thank you.  

RE: delta service

A 208V delta-240V delta.

RE: delta service

(OP)
Thank you

RE: delta service

(OP)
Can you elaborate why is the primary a delta since I have a Y from the street?
Thank you.

RE: delta service

A grounded wye-delta would create any number of problems, and may be prohibited by the utility.  An ungrounded wye-delta might work, but could also leave you with voltage balance problems.  if you are feeding a load serving transformer, a delta winding on the source side is almost always the best connection.  The only way to get the right voltages to reconnect the existing equipment is with a delta on the load side, so delta-delta it is.

RE: delta service

(OP)
Thank you very much

RE: delta service

(OP)
With the new service I will have a Y system the existing delta in the building will be part of it.  The power company is not involved inside the building. Phase by phase from the new Y to the existing delta you still think it will be created an imbalance?
Another question will be: can a buck-boost transformer be used?
Thank you.  

RE: delta service

A key factor will be what is the ratio of 3 phase 240V loads to 120V single phase loads?.

Yes, boost transformers (auto transfromer)can also be used to boost 3 phase 208V to 3 phase 240V.  I would also separate 120V loads from the delta service and re-feed them from new 208Y/120V service.

There can be a few options, I would suggest you hire a consulting engineer and review options along with costs.  

Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com

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