Transformer Tanks

In oil-immersed transformers, the core is immersed in oil inside the transformer vessel. As a result of induction, heat is generated in the active part of the transformer. This heat must be eliminated in order to increase the efficiency of the transformer, to maintain the quality of the materials that make up the active part components and to prolong the life of the transformer. The transformer boiler provides isolation of the oil and core from the external environment and performs the cooling process to eliminate this heat.

Functions of the transformer boiler:

  • It serves as a reservoir for cooling oil.
  • It acts as a heat exchanger for the elimination of heat losses.
  • Protects the transformer from external impacts.
  • It serves as a safe earthed shell.
  • Provides protection against electromagnetic field leaks.

Transformer boilers according to cooling types:

ONAN “Oil Natural Air Natural” : Oil Natural Air Natural
ONAF : Oil Natural Air Forced
OFAF :
OFWF : Oil Forced Water Forced
ODAF : Oil Directed Air Forced
ODWF : Oil Directed Water Forced

Tanks by coolant type:

  • Tanks without cooler
  • Fin-walled tanks
  • Tanks with radiator
  • Pipe-cooled tanks

Tanks by oil dilatation:

  • Tanks with expansion tank
  • Hermetic type tanks


Manufacturing stages of transformer tanks:

  1. Project preliminary study
  2. Material supply
    1. Accessory supply
    2. Providing cooling element (radiator or fin wall)
    3. Plasma or laser cutting and bending processes
  3. Tank and cover welding processes
  4. Tightness test
  5. Surface preparation (sandblasting)
  6. Galvanizing
  7. Painting
  8. Packaging
  9. Transportation
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