BS EN 60076-5:2006

What is BS EN 60076-5 - Power transformers about? 

BS EN 60076-5 identifies the requirements for power transformers to sustain damage caused due to the effects of overcurrents originated by external short circuits. BS EN 60076-5 describes the calculation procedures used to demonstrate the thermal ability of a power transformer to withstand such overcurrents and both the special test and the theoretical evaluation method are used to demonstrate the ability to withstand the relevant dynamic effects.  

BS EN 60076-5 requirements apply to transformers as defined in the scope of IEC 60076-1. 

Who is BS EN 60076-5 - Power transformers for? 

BS EN 60076-5 on power transformers is helpful for: 

• Telecommunication industry 
• IT sector 
• Military 
• Electrical power plants 
• Hospitals and medical institutions  

Why should you use BS EN 60076-5 - Power transformers? 

Having access to reliable guidelines is essential to effectively prepare and use quality power transformers. BS EN 60076-5 provides manufacturers with the requirements with regard to the ability to withstand short circuit and demonstration of the ability to withstand short circuit. BS EN 60076-5 allows manufacturers to effectively produce and test power transformers. 

BS EN 60076-5 provides users with efficient, safe and standardized power transformers. 

What has changed since the last update? 

BS EN 60076-5:2006 supersedes EN 60076-5:2000. BS EN 60076-5:2006 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60076-5:2000: 

• Introduction of Annex A (informative) "Theoretical evaluation of the ability to withstand the dynamic effects of short circuit", in place of previous Annex B (normative) "Calculation method for the demonstration of the ability to withstand short circuit" (blank)
• Introduction of Annex B (informative) "Definition of similar transformer", in place of previous Annex A (informative) "Guidance for the identification of a similar transformer"