What is BS EN 60076-2?
BS EN 60076-2 is a European Standard which identifies power transformers according to their cooling methods, defines temperature rise limits and gives the methods for temperature rise tests.
It applies to liquid-immersed transformers.
What's in the new edition?
BS EN 60076-2:2011 includes significant technical changes. For example:
- A winding hot-spot temperature rise limit was introduced
- The modalities for the temperature rise test were improved in relation to new thermal requirements
- There are five new informative annexes which help you apply the standard
- It now only applies to liquid immersed transformers.