115kV Deadfront Padmount Passes Short Circuit Testing

In March 2009, PTI completed successful verification on the short circuit withstand capabilities of an HV Deadfront Padmount Transformer design at 10MVA, 115kV Delta (550kV BIL) to 12470v Zig-Zag Wye/7200v. Short circuit tests were performed at the KEMA High Voltage Laboratory. The design was sold to Manitoba Hydro for installation at Seddons Corner about an hour northeast of Winnipeg, MB.