40 MVA substation transformers

A 40 MVA three-phase transformer carries 5,551 A at 4.16 kV, 1,852 A at 12.47 kV and 1,673 A at 13.8 kV at full load.

Every unit is tested before it ships and delivered by us.

Full-load current of a 40 MVA transformer

Three-phase, at the usual line-to-line voltages: the rating in VA divided by √3 and the voltage.

VoltageFull-load current
2.4 kV9,623 A
4.16 kV5,551 A
12.47 kV1,852 A
13.2 kV1,750 A
13.8 kV1,673 A
24.94 kV926 A
34.5 kV669 A
69 kV335 A
115 kV201 A
138 kV167 A

Work it out at another voltage with the kVA to amps calculator.

Questions about used 40 MVA substation transformers

How many amps is a 40 MVA transformer?

A 40 MVA three-phase transformer carries 5,551 A at 4.16 kV, 1,852 A at 12.47 kV and 1,673 A at 13.8 kV at full load. Full-load current is the rating divided by √3 times the line-to-line voltage: 40,000,000 VA ÷ (1.732 × 4160 V) = 5,551 A.

What 40 MVA substation transformers does Arcbarn have for sale?

Arcbarn has 3 listings, by makers including ABB, Ferranti-Packard and VTC. All 3 are priced on request.

What tests does Arcbarn run on a used 40 MVA substation transformer?

Every unit is tested before it ships: turns ratio (TTR) on every tap; insulation resistance; winding resistance; power factor and capacitance; oil sample: dissolved gas analysis and dielectric strength; tap changer inspection and operation. You see the report before you buy.