What is BS EN 50588‑3 - Medium power transformers about?
BS EN 50588 is a series of European standards that discusses about the medium power transformers 50Hz with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36kV.
BS EN 50588‑3 specifies the requirements for cable boxes, in which the cable cores are terminated. The cable boxes are suitable for use on transformers defined in EN 50588‑2, “Transformers with Cable Boxes”, for side-mounted or cover-mounted use.
The cable boxes are suitable for operation indoors and outdoors under environmental conditions specified in EN 50588-1. Important design and construction requirements of the cable boxes are given.
Who is BS EN 50588‑3 - Medium power transformers for?
BS EN 50588‑3 on transformers with cable boxes is applicable to:
- Manufacturer of power transformer
- Electrical engineer
- Quality testing of medium power transformers
Why should you use BS EN 50588‑3 - Medium power transformers?
A medium-voltage distribution transformer or service transformer is a transformer type that provides the final voltage transformation in the electric power distribution system, stepping down the voltage used in the distribution lines to the level used by the customer. A transformer's main function is to step-up or step down the voltage from the primary to the secondary windings.
BS EN 50588‑3 provides you with various types of transformers with cable boxes for medium power secondary windings such as:
- Fully insulated cable box
- Air-filled cable box
- Air-insulated termination
- Shrouded insulation termination
BS EN 50588‑3 provides you with the guidance for electrical requirements and clearances where the enclosures are in position on the equipment with which they are to be used is capable of withstanding the high voltage tests specified in EN 50588-1 as well as commissioning test to be carried out on the connected cable.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 50588‑3, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality transformers with cable boxes for medium power transformers. In this manner, you can achieve precision in terms of product functionality.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50588-3:2018 supersedes BS EN 50464-2-2:2007, which is withdrawn.
