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Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers

Canadian underground distribution transformers.

Wafr Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers provide safe, tamper-resistant and reliable power distribution for Canadian underground distribution systems.

Designed for utility, commercial, industrial, data-centre, renewable-energy and infrastructure applications, Wafr pad-mounted transformers are available in radial-feed and loop-feed configurations.

The transformers incorporate a sealed liquid-filled tank and tamper-resistant compartment containing primary and secondary connections.

Wafr three-phase pad-mounted transformer in green with a lockable front cable compartment, the Wafr logo on the door and black side-mounted cooling radiators

Key Specifications

Specification

Configuration

Typical Capacity

75 kVA to 10 MVA

Primary Voltage

Up to 34.5 kV nominal system

Common LV Secondary

600Y/347 · 480Y/277 · 208Y/120 V

Frequency

60 Hz

Feed Arrangement

Radial / Loop

Primary Connection

Dead-front / Live-front where applicable

Fluid

Natural ester liquid

Construction

Sealed Tank

Sealed liquid-filled tank with natural ester fluid and ONAN cooling.

Tamper-Resistant Enclosure

Enclosure systems designed for installations accessible to the public.

Primary & Secondary Compartments

Configurable primary and secondary compartments for radial or loop-feed systems.

Typical Canadian Configurations

Common Wafr configurations include:

  • 750 kVA 12.47 kV → 600Y/347 V
  • 1000 kVA 13.8 kV → 600Y/347 V
  • 1500 kVA 13.8 kV → 600Y/347 V
  • 2000 kVA 24.9 kV → 600Y/347 V
  • 2500 kVA 24.9 kV → 600Y/347 V
  • 3000 kVA 34.5 kV → 600Y/347 V

Larger pad-mounted transformers up to 10 MVA are available for project-specific applications.

Key Features

  • Radial-feed and loop-feed configurations
  • Sealed liquid-filled tank
  • Natural ester insulating fluid
  • Tamper-resistant enclosure
  • Dead-front or live-front primary connection
  • Copper or aluminum windings
  • Outdoor installation
  • 60 Hz Canadian configuration

Ratings, Standards & Applications

Standard Ratings

ParameterAvailable Ratings
TypeThree-phase pad-mounted
Frequency60 Hz
Typical capacity75 kVA–10 MVA
Primary voltageUp to 34.5 kV nominal system
Common primary systems12.47 / 13.2 / 13.8 / 24.9 / 34.5 kV
Secondary voltageUp to 15 kV
Common LV secondary600Y/347 V
480Y/277 V
208Y/120 V
CoolingONAN
Feed arrangementRadial / Loop
Primary connectionDead-front / Live-front where applicable
WindingsCopper or aluminum
FluidNatural ester liquid
InstallationOutdoor
EnclosureTamper-resistant

Enclosure Integrity

Wafr pad-mounted transformers use tamper-resistant enclosure systems designed for installations accessible to the public.

Standards & Certification

  • CSA C227.4 — Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers
  • CSA C802.1 — Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformer Efficiency
  • IEEE C57.12.34 — Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers
  • IEEE C57.12.28 — Pad-Mounted Equipment Enclosure Integrity
  • IEEE C57.12.00
  • IEEE C57.12.90
  • Applicable utility specifications
  • CSA C22.1 — Canadian Electrical Code

Applications

  • Utility underground distribution
  • Data centres
  • Commercial developments
  • Industrial plants
  • Mining facilities
  • Renewable-energy installations
  • Battery-energy-storage projects
  • Institutional campuses
  • Healthcare
  • Airports
  • Municipal infrastructure

Normal Use Conditions

Available Options

Primary Compartment Options

  • Dead-front bushings
  • Loadbreak inserts
  • Parking stands
  • Surge arresters
  • Bayonet fuses
  • Current-limiting backup fuses
  • Loadbreak switches
  • Loop-feed switching
  • Radial-feed configuration

Secondary Compartment

  • Spade terminals
  • Bus connections
  • Cable terminations
  • Grounding provisions
  • Neutral terminals
  • Customer metering interfaces

Monitoring & Accessories

  • Liquid-level gauge
  • Temperature indicator
  • Pressure/vacuum gauge
  • Pressure-relief device
  • Drain and sampling valve
  • Electronic temperature monitoring
  • Remote monitoring
  • Dissolved-gas monitoring for larger units
  • Stainless-steel hardware
  • Corrosion-resistant coating
  • Wildlife protection
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