Transformers Magazine, Vol. 10 No. SE1, 2023.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Technology neutrality in power transformer regulation and standardisation
Angelo Baggini
Sažetak
The EU’s minimum energy performance standards differentiate power transformers by rated power, rated voltage and technology. The first two are self-evident and performance-based. This article addresses whether technology is pertinent as a differentiator. The main differentiation
is between liquid-filled and drytype transformers. Higher losses are considered acceptable for dry-type transformers to compensate for their ability to fulfil certain requirements. This technology-based concession has resulted from its historical development but hampers innovation and
creates unfair competition. Differentiation to avoid excessively high costs is reasonable, but a better approach would be to formalise the concession for all transformers meeting the same requirements.
Ključne riječi
regulation, standardisation, technology neutrality, fire performance, innovation
Hrčak ID:
307292
URI
Datum izdavanja:
17.5.2023.
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