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Power Transformer Capacitance?

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JMFenton

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Can anybody tell me what to expect for values of coupling capacitance between the windings and between the windings and core of power transformers. I'm particularly interested in 3 ph transformers rated at between 7 MVA and 100 MVA, with primary voltage of 72 kV L-L. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Why you want to know that ? Capacitance exists but reactance is much higher and nobody calculate transformer capacitance.
 
To bobziva
On high impedance grounding systems (and ungrounded systems) the capacitance of the transmission and sub-transmission lines as well as that of lightning arresters and transformers (of all types) the reference pathway is through capacitive coupling. It's this path that is of concern to me.
 
Suggestion: The transformer winding capacitance to ground will vary according to BIL anywhere from 4 microfarads to 10 microfarads
 
Suggestion: Reference:
1. IEEE Std 399-1997 IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Analysis, (Brown Book)
Figure 11-34 Typical values of transformer winding capacitance to ground
 
I wish to thank all that have responded. You have pointed me in the correct direction.
 
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