What are the advantages of using a core type design rather a shell type for a

transformer

Kartik SanghiMarketing Manager at Shri Krsna Urja Group

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Pascal Tang
Pascal Tang
Senior Consultant at Tangconsulting
Hello Mr Sanghi
The choice of core type over shell type design is a matter of practicality.
Distribution or small Power transformers are generally designed with shell type
in North America for lower height and easier transportation .
Both cores are made by different machineries .
Shell type designs are normally limited by the height of the core machine whereas
core type designs can go much taller on window height and width , suitable for larger
Power transformers application .

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Vallamkonda Sankar
Vallamkonda Sankar
Owner, Power Transformer Services
Hello Kartik,
From your question I presume that you are a user. In general, for same rating transformer, core loss of shell type
is higher than core type. To repair a shell type is more difficult than a core type. Shell type is better in impulse
withstand and to withstand short-curcuit forces. Heavy machines are not needed to wind coils for shell type
compared to core type. Best way is to visit companies who make shell type and also core type.
Uesrs main considerations are evaluated cost, repairability etc. Majority of transformers made are of core type.

When you invite for tenders please do not have restriction on type of transformer. Consider all aspects before
placing order. Some users think that core type with return legs (single phase three legs, single phase four legs
and three phase five legs) are same as shell type.

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My paper "Reliability of Transformer - Contribution by Users" given in Trafotech-2006 may be of help.

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Georg Daemisch
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This is finally the question of the manufacturer. Correctly designed it is for the customer of minor importance.
Since all shell type producers are originally licensed by Westinghouse, which invented this design, there are only
a limited nr. of Shell type producers. Both technologies have their cons and pros, but correctly designed they
should work as they should.
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yampati chandrakanth
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core type transformer designed for high voltage ratings and low power ratings because of leakage flux is more.
where as Shell type for high power rating and low voltage values , here leakage flux is less so power loss is less ,
so economical for high power rating transformers.
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Georg Daemisch
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You can find both types for all applications. Both types have some special problems, shell type typically with
correct dielectric system, but it is better for short circuit strength. It remains important, that the
manufacturer/designer understand, what he is doing and how to make a correct design.