K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce overheating from harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads like LED lighting and variable speed drives. They have conductors that can carry harmonic currents without exceeding temperature limits, and cores engineered to manage flux from triplen harmonics. K-Factor transformers from Sola/Hevi-Duty are UL listed up to K-20 rating and have a 150°C temperature rise to reliably power non-linear loads within safe operating temperatures.
K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce overheating from harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads like LED lighting and variable speed drives. They have conductors that can carry harmonic currents without exceeding temperature limits, and cores engineered to manage flux from triplen harmonics. K-Factor transformers from Sola/Hevi-Duty are UL listed up to K-20 rating and have a 150°C temperature rise to reliably power non-linear loads within safe operating temperatures.
K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce overheating from harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads like LED lighting and variable speed drives. They have conductors that can carry harmonic currents without exceeding temperature limits, and cores engineered to manage flux from triplen harmonics. K-Factor transformers from Sola/Hevi-Duty are UL listed up to K-20 rating and have a 150°C temperature rise to reliably power non-linear loads within safe operating temperatures.
K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce overheating from harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads like LED lighting and variable speed drives. They have conductors that can carry harmonic currents without exceeding temperature limits, and cores engineered to manage flux from triplen harmonics. K-Factor transformers from Sola/Hevi-Duty are UL listed up to K-20 rating and have a 150°C temperature rise to reliably power non-linear loads within safe operating temperatures.
In todays industrial workplace, the proliferation of solid state devices (lighting ballasts, motor drives and controls, communications equipment, and other DC-powered loads) has created a major problem for specifying engineers, contractors and building owners. The non-linear nature of their switch mode power supplies generate harmonic currents that cause transformers and system neutrals to overheat and destroy themselves. K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce the heating effects of harmonic currents created by loads like those shown in Chart A. The K-Factor rating is an index of the transformers ability to withstand harmonic content while operating within the temperature limits of its insulating system. Sola/Hevi-Duty K-Factor transformers have UL ratings of K-4, K-13 and K-20. Listed
Certified
The Sola/Hevi-Duty K-Factor design is a specialized
transformer that offers these benefits: Conductors capable of carrying the harmonic currents of non-linear loads without exceeding the temperature rating of the insulation system. Paralleled conductors are used to reduce and control skin effect losses. A transformer design that takes into account the increase in naturally occurring stray losses caused by non-linear loads. These losses cause standard transformers to dramatically overheat and substantially shorten design life. The K-Factor is designed to function within safe operating temperatures. A core and coil design that manages the DC flux caused by triplen harmonics*. As these harmonics increase, they cause additional current to circulate in the delta winding. This produces a DC flux in the core which leads to core saturation, voltage instability and overheating. K-Factor transformers are UL 1561 listed. Designed to supply non-linear loads without overheating the windings or saturating the core. All Sola/Hevi-Duty K-Factor transformers have a rated temperature rise of 150oC. Contact Technical Services for weather shield information. * Triplen harmonics are those harmonics which are odd multiples of third harmonic (9th, 15th, 21st, etc.).
Accessories and Optional Design Styles
Wall mounting brackets (through 45 KVA only).
Weather Shields (UL-3R). Stainless Steel Enclosures. Totally enclosed non-ventilated designs. Low temperature rise units available. Open core and coil designs. Copper Wound designs.
Chart A: Typical Load K-Factors
Load
K-Factor
Electric discharge lighting ............................................................ K-4
UPS with optional input filtering .................................................. K-4 Welders ........................................................................................ K-4 Induction heating equipment ....................................................... K-4 PLCs and solid state controls (other than variable speed drives) .............................................. K-4 Telecommunications equipment (e.g.. PBX) ............................ K-13 UPS without input filtering ......................................................... K-13 Multiwire receptacle circuits in general care areas of health care facilities and classrooms of schools, etc. ........................................................................... K-13 Multiwire receptacle circuits supplying inspection or testing equipment on an assembly or production line ....................................................... K-13 Mainframe computer loads ........................................................ K-20 Solid state motor drives (variable speed drives) .............................................................. K-20 Multiwire receptacle circuits in critical care areas and operating/recovery rooms of hospitals ...................................... K-20 REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM EDI MAGAZINE
K-Factor Harmonic Transformers
Features
Basic design takes stray losses into account and
functions within safe operating temperatures. Core and coil design engineered to manage the zero sequence flux caused by triplen harmonics. Provides 100% rated current without overheating the windings or saturating the core.
Conductors to carry harmonics of a K-rated load
without exceeding insulation temperature ratings. UL 1561 listed up to K-20 rated protection. Rated temperature rise of 150oC, 220oC insulation. Shielded for quality power.
Selection Tables: Three Phase
Group A K-4 Rated 480 D Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz
KVA
Catalog Number
NEMA 3R Weather Shield*
Height (inch)
Width (inch)
Listed
Depth (inch)
Ship Weight (lbs)
Certified
Primary Amps
Secondary Amps
15
3H4T2H15S
WS-02
23
18
14
180
18.1
41.7
30
3H4T2H30S
WS-14
28
23
16
329
36.1
83.4
45
3H4T2H45S
WS-14
28
23
16
357
54.2
125
75
3H4T2H75S
WS-30
34
28
22
647
90.3
208
112.5
3H4T2H112S
WS-10
44
33
21
890
135
313
150
3H4T2H150S
WS-10
44
33
21
1045
181
417
225
3H4T2H225S
WS-11
46
36
24
1230
271
625
300
3H4T2H300S
WS-11
46
36
24
1420
361
834
500
3H4T2H500S
WS-12
65
45
35
2400
602
1390
*Weather shields (set of two) must be ordered separately.
Group B K-13 Rated 480 D Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz
KVA
Catalog Number
NEMA 3R Weather Shield*
Height (inch)
Width (inch)
Depth (inch)
Ship Weight (lbs)
Primary Amps
Secondary Amps
15
3H13T2H15S
WS-14
28
23
16
239
18.1
41.7
30
3H13T2H30S
WS-30
34
28
22
409
36.1
83.4
45
3H13T2H45S
WS-30
34
28
22
480
54.2
125
75
3H13T2H75S
WS-30
34
28
22
647
90.3
208
112.5
3H13T2H112S
WS-10
44
33
21
972
135
313
150
3H13T2H150S
WS-11
46
36
24
1210
181
417
225
3H13T2H225S
WS-11
46
36
24
1230
271
625
300
3H13T2H300S
WS-11
46
36
24
1420
361
834
500
3H13T2H500S
WS-12
65
45
35
2400
602
1390
*Weather shields (set of two) must be ordered separately.
K-Factor Harmonic Transformers
Selection Tables: Three Phase
Group C K-20 Rated 480 D Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz
KVA
Catalog Number
Listed
Certified
NEMA 3R Weather Shield*
Height (inch)
Width (inch)
Depth (inch)
Ship Weight (lbs)
Primary Amps
Secondary Amps
15
3H20T2H15S
WS-14
28
23
16
239
18.1
41.7
30
3H20T2H30S
WS-30
34
28
22
422
36.1
83.4
45
3H20T2H45S
WS-30
34
28
22
532
54.2
125
75
3H20T2H75S
WS-30
34
28
22
654
90.3
208
112.5
3H20T2H112S
WS-10
44
33
21
980
135
313
150
3H20T2H150S
WS-11
46
36
24
960
181
417
225
3H20T2H225S
WS-11
46
36
24
1230
271
625
300
3H20T2H300S
WS-12
65
45
35
1420
361
834
500
3H20T2H500S
WS-12
65
45
35
2400
602
1390
*Weather shields come in a set of two and need to be ordered separately.
Electrical Connection 480 D Primary 208Y/120 Volt Secondary TAPS: 2, 2% FCAN; 4, 2% FCBN
Primary
H1-H2-H3
@ Tap
Voltage
504
492
480
468
456
444
432
Secondary Voltage X 1, X 2, X 3
X0-X1, X2, X3
208
120
Tap Information All Sola/Hevi-Duty non-linear load transformers are provided with two 2% FCAN and four 2% FCBN taps in addition to the nominal rating tap. For actual tap voltages, refer to the Electrical Connection Diagram.
