Summary

This Technical Brochure (TB) reviews all significant aspects of power transformer transportation. It includes case studies of transport incidents and lessons learned; design requirements for transformers to withstand transport related forces; and details of specific requirements for different transport modes. The guide covers specification and design review requirements. A thorough description of the transportation process is also included, in addition to recommendations related to load securing, transport drawings, centre of gravity indication, and transport evaluation.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 673
Publication year 2016
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power transformers and reactors (A2)
Working groups WG A2.42
File size 5 MB
Pages number 175
Price for non member 300 €
Price for member Free

Authors

LOSIEWICZ, Leistner Aniela

Guide on transformer transportation
Guide on transformer transportation