{"id":1966,"date":"2025-12-20T09:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/?p=1966"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:42:08","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Transformer Capacity (kVA) From Industrial Loads to Utility-Scale Power Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"496\">Selecting the correct <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"253\">transformer capacity (kVA)<\/strong> is one of the most critical steps in designing a safe, efficient, and reliable power distribution system. An undersized transformer can lead to overheating and reduced service life, while an oversized unit increases cost and operating losses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"745\">This guide explains how to properly select transformer kVA ratings for industrial, commercial, and utility applications, covering load calculation, voltage levels, application scenarios, and common capacity ranges from 1 kVA to 40,000 kVA.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"750\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Understanding_Transformer_Capacity_kVA\" >Understanding Transformer Capacity (kVA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Typical_Transformer_Capacity_Ranges_by_Application\" >Typical Transformer Capacity Ranges by Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Small_Capacity_Transformers_1_kVA_%E2%80%93_50_kVA\" >Small Capacity Transformers (1 kVA \u2013 50 kVA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Medium_Capacity_Transformers_75_kVA_%E2%80%93_1000_kVA\" >Medium Capacity Transformers (75 kVA \u2013 1000 kVA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Large_Industrial_Transformers_1250_kVA_%E2%80%93_5000_kVA\" >Large Industrial Transformers (1250 kVA \u2013 5000 kVA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Utility_Infrastructure_Transformers_5000_kVA_%E2%80%93_40000_kVA\" >Utility &amp; Infrastructure Transformers (5,000 kVA \u2013 40,000 kVA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Key_Factors_in_Transformer_Capacity_Selection\" >Key Factors in Transformer Capacity Selection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#1_Load_Characteristics\" >1. Load Characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#2_Voltage_Level_System_Configuration\" >2. Voltage Level &amp; System Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#3_Load_Growth_Future_Expansion\" >3. Load Growth &amp; Future Expansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#4_Duty_Cycle_Operating_Environment\" >4. Duty Cycle &amp; Operating Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Dry_Type_vs_Oil-Immersed_Transformers_Capacity_Considerations\" >Dry Type vs Oil-Immersed Transformers: Capacity Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Integrated_Equipment_That_Affects_Transformer_Sizing\" >Integrated Equipment That Affects Transformer Sizing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Work_with_a_Professional_Transformer_Manufacturer\" >Work with a Professional Transformer Manufacturer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Conclusion_Choosing_the_Right_kVA_Rating\" >Conclusion: Choosing the Right kVA Rating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/how-to-choose-the-right-transformer-capacity-kva-from-industrial-loads-to-utility-scale-power-systems\/#Discuss_Your_Transformer_Capacity_Requirements\" >Discuss Your Transformer Capacity Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"795\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Transformer_Capacity_kVA\"><\/span>Understanding Transformer Capacity (kVA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"950\">Transformer capacity is rated in <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"856\">kilovolt-amperes (kVA)<\/strong>, which represents the apparent power a transformer can safely deliver under rated conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1079\">Unlike kilowatts (kW), kVA accounts for both real power and reactive power, making it the standard unit for transformer sizing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1099\"><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1099\">Basic formula:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<li data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1157\"><strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1120\">Single-phase:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\" \/>kVA = (Voltage \u00d7 Current) \u00f7 1000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1219\"><strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1177\">Three-phase:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\" \/>kVA = (\u221a3 \u00d7 Voltage \u00d7 Current) \u00f7 1000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1314\">Correct kVA selection ensures stable voltage, efficient operation, and long-term reliability.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1374\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Transformer_Capacity_Ranges_by_Application\"><\/span>Typical Transformer Capacity Ranges by Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1424\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_Capacity_Transformers_1_kVA_%E2%80%93_50_kVA\"><\/span>Small Capacity Transformers (1 kVA \u2013 50 kVA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1478\">Used primarily for control circuits and light loads.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1505\"><strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1505\">Applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<li data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1547\">Control panels and automation systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1585\">Instrumentation and control power<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1630\">Small machinery and laboratory equipment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1728\">These transformers are often <strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1699\"><a href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/Wholesale\/dry-type-transformers\/\">dry type<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/Wholesale\/isolation-transformers\/\">isolation transformers<\/a><\/strong>, operating at <strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\">110V\u2013480V<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1787\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_Capacity_Transformers_75_kVA_%E2%80%93_1000_kVA\"><\/span>Medium Capacity Transformers (75 kVA \u2013 1000 kVA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1852\">The most common range for industrial and commercial facilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1879\">Applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<li data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1914\">Manufacturing production lines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1951\">Commercial buildings and offices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1984\">\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1984\">HVAC systems and motor loads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2025\">Small renewable energy installations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2187\">Typical configurations include dry type transformers, <a href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/Wholesale\/distribution-transformers\/\">distribution transformers<\/a>, and voltage regulators, operating at 380V, 400V, 415V, or 480V.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2249\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_Industrial_Transformers_1250_kVA_%E2%80%93_5000_kVA\"><\/span>Large Industrial Transformers (1250 kVA \u2013 5000 kVA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2309\">Designed for continuous operation and higher load density.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2336\"><strong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2336\">Applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<li data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2364\">\n<p data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2364\">Heavy industrial plants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2395\">\n<p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2395\">Water treatment facilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2426\">Mining and oil &amp; gas sites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2457\">Large motor-driven systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2556\">These systems often use oil-immersed transformers with primary voltages from 6kV to 35kV.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2629\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Infrastructure_Transformers_5000_kVA_%E2%80%93_40000_kVA\"><\/span>Utility &amp; Infrastructure Transformers (5,000 kVA \u2013 40,000 kVA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2713\">High-capacity transformers used in power distribution and substation environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2740\"><strong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2740\">Applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2881\">\n<li data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2764\">\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2764\">Utility substations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2805\">Renewable energy step-up substations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2839\">\n<p data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2839\">Grid interconnection projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2881\">\n<p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2881\">Large EPC infrastructure developments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3043\">These transformers are typically oil-immersed power transformers, rated up to 40,000 kVA, designed for 110V\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/powernextransformer.com\/zh\/manufacturer\/3000-kva-three-phase-power-transformer-35-kv-33-kv-13-8-kv-primary-to-13-8-kv-11-kv-secondary-medium-voltage-electric-transformer\/\">35kV<\/a> systems and continuous duty cycles.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3048\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Factors_in_Transformer_Capacity_Selection\"><\/span>Key Factors in Transformer Capacity Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3127\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Load_Characteristics\"><\/span>1. Load Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3158\">Identify whether the load is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3250\">\n<li data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3190\">\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3190\">Resistive (heaters, lighting)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3218\">\n<p data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3218\">Inductive (motors, pumps)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3250\">\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3250\">Non-linear (VFDs, rectifiers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3325\">Motor-driven and non-linear loads require <strong data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3324\">additional capacity margin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3330\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3375\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Voltage_Level_System_Configuration\"><\/span>2. Voltage Level &amp; System Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3409\">Transformer capacity must match:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3527\">\n<li data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3451\">\n<p data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3451\">Primary voltage (e.g. 10kV, 11kV, 33kV)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3489\">\n<p data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3489\">Secondary voltage (e.g. 400V, 480V)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3527\">\n<p data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3527\">Single-phase or three-phase systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3600\">Incorrect voltage selection can reduce efficiency and damage equipment.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3605\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3644\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Load_Growth_Future_Expansion\"><\/span>3. Load Growth &amp; Future Expansion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3680\">Industry best practice recommends:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3787\">\n<li data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3734\">\n<p data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3734\"><strong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3708\">15\u201330% spare capacity<\/strong> for future load expansion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3787\">\n<p data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3787\">Higher margin for facilities with planned upgrades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3792\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3835\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Duty_Cycle_Operating_Environment\"><\/span>4. Duty Cycle &amp; Operating Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3897\">Continuous-duty applications and harsh environments require:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3989\">\n<li data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3931\">\n<p data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3931\">Higher thermal design margins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3989\">\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3989\">Oil-immersed transformers for better heat dissipation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4056\">Indoor, fire-sensitive areas may favor <strong data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4055\">dry type transformers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4061\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4128\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_Type_vs_Oil-Immersed_Transformers_Capacity_Considerations\"><\/span>Dry Type vs Oil-Immersed Transformers: Capacity Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4190\">\n<th style=\"width: 30.4854%;\" width=\"194\">Factor<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 28.3495%;\" width=\"179\">Dry Type Transformer<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 40.9709%;\" width=\"279\">Oil-Immersed Transformer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4298\">\n<td style=\"width: 30.4854%;\" width=\"194\" data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4268\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Typical Capacity<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3495%;\" width=\"179\" data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1\u20133000 kVA<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9709%;\" width=\"279\" data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4298\" data-col-size=\"sm\">10\u201340,000 kVA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4342\">\n<td style=\"width: 30.4854%;\" width=\"194\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4315\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Voltage Range<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3495%;\" width=\"179\" data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4328\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Up to 35kV<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9709%;\" width=\"279\" data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4342\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Up to 35kV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4391\">\n<td style=\"width: 30.4854%;\" width=\"194\" data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4358\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Installation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3495%;\" width=\"179\" data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4367\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Indoor<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9709%;\" width=\"279\" data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4391\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Outdoor \/ Substation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4446\">\n<td style=\"width: 30.4854%;\" width=\"194\" data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4402\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cooling<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3495%;\" width=\"179\" data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4418\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Air (AN \/ AF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9709%;\" width=\"279\" 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