What is BS EN 50216-4 ‒ Basic accessories for transformers and reactors about?
BS EN 50216-4 is the fourth part of an international multi-series standard that covers guidelines for power transformer and reactor fittings.
BS EN 50216-4 specifies basic accessories of transformers/reactors, such as:
- Thermometer pockets, to be used for liquid immersed transformers
- Earth terminals, to be used for liquid immersed and dry-type transformers
- Draining plugs, to be used for liquid immersed distribution transformers
- Filling openings, to be used for liquid immersed distribution transformers
- Rollers, choice, and distance to be used for liquid immersed and dry-type transformers
Who is BS EN 50216-4 ‒ Basic accessories for transformers and reactors for?
BS EN 50216-4 on Basic accessories for transformers and reactors is useful for:
- Transformer manufacturers and designers
- Transformer accessories manufacturers
- Transformer test conductors
- Reactor manufacturers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50216-4 ‒ Basic accessories for transformers and reactors?
Basic accessories used for transformers and reactors can be very helpful to enhance their safety, reduce maintenance, and monitor their performance.
BS EN 50216-4 provides you with information about various accessories that are basic but very essential for the proper and intended functioning of transformers and reactors. It helps the users with guidance and specifications for accessories such as the thermometer pockets for liquid immersed transformers, which help you ensure the interchangeability of the accessories to this pocket.
BS EN 50216-4 specifies the draining plug with a sampler which is a preferred solution for distribution transformers, dimensions of the filling holes for liquid immersed transformers as well as dimensions and distance of the wheel assembly according to the requirements from the global standards view.
As a user, you can benefit from the guidelines given in BS EN 50216-4 to improve the quality and functioning of the transformers and reactors as well as achieve more output, helpful for various applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50216-4:2015 supersedes BS EN 50216-4:2002, which is withdrawn. The main technical changes compared to the first edition are the following:
- Earth terminal Type B3 added
- Figure 7 updated
- Clause 8, completely new