Since the transformer is installed on the ground, the upper displacement is weak in the event of a strong earthquake, and the vibration isolation device is effective for improving seismic performance and suppressing displacement because the response displacement occurs excessively only with Y-direction.
Enertech’s development of a rotary friction damper, through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) R&D project, showcases advanced vibration control technology tailored to transformer structure and behavior characteristics.
Rotary friction damper and rotational moment (Mp) optimization design
· Structural design optimized for transformer structure and load (0.5 ~ 20 tons) · Design drawing considering the dynamic characteristics (natural period, response acceleration, response displacement) and behavior characteristics of the transformer · Optimizing two types of friction dampers for commercialization, considering construction convenience, space/ time minimization, and economic feasibility.
Certified Test Report
KOLAS Certified Test Report
· Test standard : ICC-ES AC156 Standard · Test samples : 3 types of seismic restraint transformers (750 kVA, 1,500kVA, 3,000 kVA) · Testing agency : SGS Korea, Earthquake Disaster Prevention Research Center
Evaluation items
Unit
750 kVA
1,500 kVA
3,000 kVA
Criteria
Test result
Seismic performance
g
0.80
0.80
0.88
0.55 or more
pass
Maximum displacement
mm
32.7
25.0
19.0
75 or below
pass
Amplification coefficient
ap
Satisfaction
Satisfaction
Satisfaction
1.0 ≤ ap ≤ 2.5
pass
Competitor Comparison
Compared to competitors recognized as ‘Korea Government Excellent Products’ as of May 2023, our seismic transformers demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
01
Product Image
Company A
Company B
Our Company
02
Core Technology & Features
Company A
rolling wire
Structural modifications raise manufacturing costs and decreasing durability.
Company B
steel support
Excellent durability, but increased installation space and time.
Our Company
friction damper
Excellent durability, workability, and reduced installation area.
03
Seismic Performance
※ Based on the standards of each company’s certified test report and ‘Korea Government Excellent Product’ specifications.
04
Seismic Displacement
※ In the case of A and B companies, seismic displacement test was not conducted.