Power transformers - Part 10: Determination of sound levels

This Part of IEC 60076 defines sound pressure and sound intensity measurement methods
from which sound power levels of transformers, reactors and their associated cooling devices
are determined.
NOTE For the purposes of this standard, the term "transformer" frequently means "transformer or reactor".
The methods are applicable to transformers, reactors and their cooling devices – either fitted
to or separate from the transformer – as covered by the IEC 60076 and IEC 61378 series.
This standard is primarily intended to apply to measurements made at the factory. Conditions
on-site can be very different because of the proximity of objects, including other transformers.
Nevertheless, this standard is applied to the extent possible for on-site measurements.

Leistungstransformatoren - Teil 10: Bestimmung der Geräuschpegel

Transformateurs de puissance - Partie 10: Détermination des niveaux de bruit

L'IEC 60076-10:2016 définit les méthodes de mesure de la pression acoustique et de l'intensité acoustique par lesquelles sont déterminés les niveaux de puissance acoustique des transformateurs, des bobines d'inductance et de leurs dispositifs de refroidissement associés. Les méthodes sont applicables aux transformateurs, aux bobines d'inductance et à leurs dispositifs de refroidissement - qu'ils soient installés sur le transformateur ou en soient séparés - comme décrit dans les séries IEC 60076 et IEC 61378. La présente norme est principalement destinée aux mesures effectuées en usine. Les conditions sur le site peuvent être très différentes, à cause de la proximité d'autres objets, en particulier d'autres transformateurs. Néanmoins, la présente norme est appliquée dans la mesure du possible aux mesures sur le site. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- introduction de définitions utiles supplémentaires;
- introduction d'une définition des transformateurs de distribution pour les besoins de la présente norme;
- introduction d'un nouvel article relatif à la spécification des mesures du niveau de bruit;
- introduction d'une exigence relative aux mesures de la bande de 1/3 d'octave concernant les transformateurs autres que les transformateurs de distribution;
- modification de la distance de mesure normalisée qui passe de 0,3 m à 1 m pour les transformateurs autres que les transformateurs de distribution;
- la hauteur de la surface de mesure est désormais clairement définie à partir du plan réfléchissant;
- unification de la formule relative à la surface de mesure;
- introduction de critères de correction concernant la méthode d'intensité;
- introduction de règles relatives aux mesures du son sur des bobines d'inductance de type sec;
- révision des figures;
- introduction de nouveaux modèles de rapport d'essai informatifs (Annexe B);
- révision de l'IEC 60076-10-1 (guide d'application) en parallèle et ajout d'informations utiles relatives à l'utilisation de la présente norme.

Močnostni transformatorji - 10. del: Opredelitev zvočnih jakosti

Ta del standarda IEC 60076 določa metode merjenja zvočnega tlaka in jakosti, na podlagi katerih se določijo ravni zvočne moči transformatorjev, reaktorjev in njihovih hladilnih naprav.
OPOMBA: za namene tega standarda izraz »transformator« pogosto pomeni »transformator ali reaktor«.
Metode se uporabljajo za transformatorje, reaktorje in njihove hladilne naprave (vgrajene v transformator ali ločene), kot določata skupini standardov IEC 60076 in IEC 61378.
Ta standard je namenjen zlasti uporabi za merjenja v tovarni. Pogoji na mestu uporabe se lahko zelo razlikujejo zaradi bližine objektov, vključno z drugimi transformatorji. Kljub temu se standard v največji možni meri uporablja za merjenja na mestu uporabe.

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Published
Publication Date
15-Dec-2016
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
09-Dec-2016
Due Date
13-Feb-2017
Completion Date
16-Dec-2016

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Power transformers - Part 10: Determination of sound levels
Leistungstransformatoren - Teil 10: Bestimmung der Geräuschpegel
Transformateurs de puissance - Partie 10: Détermination des niveaux de bruit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60076-10:2016
ICS:
17.140.20 Emisija hrupa naprav in Noise emitted by machines
opreme and equipment
29.180 Transformatorji. Dušilke Transformers. Reactors
SIST EN 60076-10:2017 en
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60076-10

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2016
ICS 29.180 Supersedes EN 60076-10:2001
English Version
Power transformers -
Part 10: Determination of sound levels
(IEC 60076-10:2016)
Transformateurs de puissance -  Leistungstransformatoren -
Partie 10: Détermination des niveaux de bruit Teil 10: Bestimmung der Geräuschpegel
(IEC 60076-10:2016) (IEC 60076-10:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-10-17. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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EN 60076-10:2016
European foreword
This document (EN 60076-10:2016) consists of the text of IEC 60076-10:2016 prepared by IEC/TC 14
"Power transformers".

The following dates are fixed:

(dop) 2017-10-17
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2019-10-17
with the document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 60076-10:2001.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60076-10:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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EN 60076-10:2016
Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.

NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60076-1 2011 Power transformers - EN 60076-1 2011
Part 1: General
IEC 60076-8 1997 Power transformers - - -
Part 8: Application guide
IEC 61043 1993 Electroacoustics - Instruments for the EN 61043 1994
measurement of sound intensity -
Measurement with pairs of pressure
sensing microphones
IEC 61672-1 -  Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - EN 61672-1 -
Part 1: Specifications
IEC 61672-2 -  Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - EN 61672-2 -
Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests
ISO 3382-2 2008 Acoustics - Measurement of room EN ISO 3382-2 2008
acoustic parameters -
Part-2: Reverberation time in ordinary
rooms
ISO 3746 2010 Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 3746 2010
levels and sound energy levels of noise
sources using sound pressure - Survey
method using an enveloping measurement
surface over a reflecting plane
ISO 9614-1 1993 Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 9614-1 2009
levels of noise sources using sound
intensity -
Part 1: Measurement at discrete points
ISO 9614-2 1996 Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 9614-2 1996
levels of noise sources using sound
intensity -
Part-2: Measurement by scanning

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Sound power for different loading conditions . 11
4.1 General . 11
4.2 Sound power at no-load excitation . 12
4.3 Sound power of the cooling device(s) . 12
4.4 Sound power due to load current . 12
5 Sound level measurement specification . 14
6 Instrumentation, calibration and accuracy . 15
7 Principal radiating surface . 16
7.1 General . 16
7.2 Transformers with or without cooling device . 16
7.3 Transformers in enclosures with cooling devices inside the enclosure . 16
7.4 Transformers in enclosures with cooling devices outside the enclosure . 17
7.5 Cooling devices mounted on a separate structure where the distance
between the two principal radiating surfaces is ≥ 3 m . 17
7.6 Dry-type transformers . 17
7.7 Dry-type air-core reactors . 17
8 Prescribed contour . 18
9 Microphone positions . 19
10 Calculation of the measurement surface area . 19
10.1 Measurement surface area for measuring distances up to 30 m . 19
10.2 Measurement surface area for measuring distances larger than 30 m . 19
11 Sound measurement . 20
11.1 Test conditions . 20
11.1.1 Placement of test object . 20
11.1.2 Test energisation options . 20
11.1.3 Test application details . 21
11.1.4 Prevailing ambient conditions . 21
11.2 Sound pressure method . 21
11.2.1 General . 21
11.2.2 Test procedure . 21
11.2.3 Calculation of the spatially averaged sound pressure level . 22
11.2.4 Validation of test measurements with respect to background noise . 23
11.2.5 Calculation of environmental correction K . 23
11.2.6 Final correction for steady-state background noise and test environment . 25
11.3 Sound intensity method . 26
11.3.1 General . 26
11.3.2 Test procedure . 26
11.3.3 Calculation of average normal sound intensity and sound pressure level . 27
11.3.4 Measurement validation . 28
11.3.5 Final correction based on P-I index and direction flag . 28

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12 Determination of sound power level by calculation . 29
13 Logarithmic addition and subtraction of individual sound levels . 29
14 Far-field calculations for distances larger than 30 m . 30
15 Presentation of results . 31
Annex A (informative) Narrow-band and time-synchronous measurements . 40
A.1 General considerations . 40
A.2 Narrow-band measurement . 40
A.2.1 General . 40
A.2.2 Post processing of narrow-band measurements to exclude background
noise . 41
A.3 Time-synchronous averaging technique . 41
Annex B (informative) Typical report of sound level determination . 42
B.1 Sound pressure method . 42
B.2 Sound pressure method – Appendix for the point-by-point procedure. 50
B.3 Sound intensity method . 51
B.4 Sound intensity method – Appendix for the point-by-point procedure . 59
Bibliography . 60

Figure 1 – Typical microphone path / positions for sound measurement on
transformers excluding cooling devices . 33
Figure 2 – Typical microphone path / positions for sound measurement on transformers
having cooling devices mounted either directly on the tank or on a separate structure
spaced < 3 m away from the principal radiating surface of the main tank . 34
Figure 3 – Typical microphone path / positions for sound measurement on transformers
having separate cooling devices spaced < 3 m away from the principal radiating
surface of the main tank . 35
Figure 4 – Typical microphone path / positions for sound measurement on cooling
devices mounted on a separate structure spaced ≥ 3 m away from the principal
radiating surface of the transformer . 36
Figure 5 – Typical microphone positions for sound measurement on dry-type
transformers without enclosures . 37
Figure 6 – Principle radiating surface and prescribed contour of dry-type air-core
reactors . 38
Figure 7 – Environmental correction, K . 39

Table 1 – Test acceptance criteria . 23
Table 2 – Approximate values of the average acoustic absorption coefficient . 25

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POWER TRANSFORMERS –

Part 10: Determination of sound levels

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60076-10 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 14:
Power transformers
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001 and constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– additional useful definitions introduced;
– definition of distribution type transformers introduced for the purpose this standard;
– new clause for sound level measurement specification introduced;
– requirement for 1/3 octave band measurements introduced for transformers other than
distribution type transformers;

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– standard measurement distance changed from 0,3 m to 1 m for transformers other than
distribution type transformers;
– height of measurement surface is now clearly defined to count from the reflecting plane;
– measurement surface formula unified;
– correction criteria for intensity method introduced;
– rules for sound measurements on dry-type reactors introduced;
– figures revised;
– new informative test report templates introduced (Annex B);
– IEC 60076-10-1 (application guide) revised in parallel providing worthwhile information for
the use of this standard.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
14/846/FDIS 14/849/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60076 series, published under the general title Power
transformers, can be found on the IEC website.
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INTRODUCTION
One of many parameters considered when specifying, designing and placing transformers,
reactors and their associated cooling devices is the sound level that the equipment is likely to
emit under defined in-service conditions. This part of IEC 60076 provides the basis for the
specification and test of sound levels.
This standard describes in a logical sequence the loading conditions, how to specify and to
test as well as how to evaluate and report sound levels for the equipment under test. A new
section for the specification of sound levels has been introduced as Clause 5.
For the purpose of this standard, the definition “distribution type transformers” was
introduced. This reflects industry’s need to maintain simpler and faster sound measurements
for this category of transformers.
The new requirement for reporting 1/3-octave band spectra for all sound levels (including the
background noise) on units for installation in substations reflects the more onerous conditions
imposed by planning authorities on the purchaser and also the improved functionality of
modern instrumentation.
When the sound intensity method was introduced in this standard limited experience was
available. During subsequent years of operating this standard levels of experience have
significantly increased and necessary changes have become evident. The equivalence of the
pressure and the intensity methods has been demonstrated within certain test limitations.
The introduction of new validation criteria for the intensity method recognises these
limitations. The permissible pressure – intensity index ∆L remains 8 dB however the
difference between measured sound pressure level and reported sound intensity level is
limited to 4 dB.
For the pressure method the correction procedure for reflections has been enhanced by
recommending the application of frequency dependent K values derived by measurement of
the reverberation time of the test facility. Where K is derived from absorption coefficients the
table for the average absorption coefficients has been rationalised to represent surfaces likely
to be found in the working environment.
Walk-around procedure and point-by-point procedure are equally applicable. The walk-around
procedure reflects the evolution of working practice allowing more time efficient
measurements mainly on large units. For distribution type transformers and in special
situations (health and safety) the point-by-point procedure is more appropriate.
In order to mitigate near-field effects the preferred measurement distance is set to 1 m with
exceptions for distribution type transformers, small test facilities, situations with low
signal-to-noise ratio and for health and safety where the distance is maintained at 0,3 m.
One single formula for the calculation of the measurement surface area S has been introduced
because the former complexity could only result in differences always smaller than 1 dB.
All figures describing the measurement surface area have been revised to be in accordance
with the enveloping method for sound power determination. The height h is always measured
from the test facility floor regardless of the height of the supports beneath the test object
unless the test object is mounted on a support with a sufficiently large surface acting as
reflecting plane.
Additional figures explain the procedure for the determination of the measurement surface
area and the prescribed contour for a number of configurations of dry-type reactors.

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When using this standard, it is recommended to frequently refer to the corresponding
application guide IEC 60076-10-1:2016 as it promotes understanding with important
background information and helpful details. IEC 60076-10 and IEC 60076-10-1 were revised
in parallel by the same maintenance team resulting in fully aligned documents.

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POWER TRANSFORMERS –

Part 10: Determination of sound levels



1 Scope
This Part of IEC 60076 defines sound pressure and sound intensity measurement methods
from which sound power levels of transformers, reactors and their associated cooling devices
are determined.
NOTE For the purposes of this standard, the term "transformer" frequently means "transformer or reactor".
The methods are applicable to transformers, reactors and their cooling devices – either fitted
to or separate from the transformer – as covered by the IEC 60076 and IEC 61378 series.
This standard is primarily intended to apply to measurements made at the factory. Conditions
on-site can be very different because of the proximity of objects, including other transformers.
Nevertheless, this standard is applied to the extent possible for on-site measurements.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60076-1:2011, Power transformers – Part 1: General
IEC 60076-8:1997, Power transformers – Part 8: Application guide
IEC 61043:1993, Electroacoustics – Instruments for the measurement of sound intensity –
Measurements with pairs of pressure sensing microphones
IEC 61672-1, Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
IEC 61672-2, Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests
ISO 3382-2:2008, Acoustics – Measurement of room acoustic parameters – Part 2:
Reverberation time in ordinary rooms
ISO 3746:2010, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
noise sources using sound pressure – Survey method using an enveloping measurement
surface over a reflecting plane
ISO 9614-1:1993, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using
sound intensity – Part 1: Measurement at discrete points
ISO 9614-2:1996, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using
sound intensity – Part 2: Measurement by scanning

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60076-1, as well as
the following, apply.
3.1
sound pressure
p
fluctuating pressure superimposed on the static (barometric) pressure by the presence of
sound
Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in pascal, Pa.
3.2
sound pressure level

L
p
ten times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the square of the r.m.s. sound pressure
–6
to the square of the reference sound pressure (p = 20 × 10 Pa)
0
Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in decibels, dB.
2
p
L = 10 ×lg (1)
p
2
p
0
3.3
sound intensity
I
vector quantity describing the magnitude and direction of the sound power flow per unit area
at a given position
2
Note 1 to entry: The unit is watts per square metre, W/m .
3.4
normal sound intensity

I
n
component of the sound intensity in the direction normal to a measurement surface
Note 1 to entry: By convention, normal sound intensity is counted positive if the energy flow is directed away from
the test object and negative if the energy flow is directed towards the test object.
3.5
normal sound intensity level

L
I
ten times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the r.m.s. normal sound intensity to the
–12 –2
reference sound intensity (I = 1 × 10 Wm )
0
Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in decibels, dB.
I
n
L = 10 × lg (2)
I
I
0
Note 2 to entry: Since I can be either positive or negative, a separate direction flag F for L to indicate the
n Dir I
direction of flow of energ
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