EasyDry transformer bushing

Better performance made easy

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for a better worldTM

ABB

ABB, the world leader in high voltage bushing technology

Global experience and resources

The ABB group has more than 100 years of experience in

different bushing technologies. This experience includes
comprehensive Research and Development (R&D) and
testing resources, especially in the areas of high voltage,
engineering, materials research and applied physics. We
produce premium quality bushings in seven locations all
over the world.
ABB Switzerland, Micafil, developed the first resin impregnated paper bushings in the 1960s, and since then has
specialized in dry type bushing technologies. For more

than 40 years we have successfully produced tailor-made,

high quality dry bushings. ABB is characterized by its outstanding technical performance and experience. During the
long history of developing and producing dry bushings, ABB
has always been well known for its innovation by setting new
standards for dry bushings.
ABB is continuously striving for new, innovative solutions to
meet our customers application needs. The continuous and
determined work on research and development, involving the
profound knowledge of the unique ABB R&D global network,

Ludvika, Sweden

Vsters, Sweden
Khotkovo, Russia

Ladenburg, Germany

Krakow, Poland

Baden-Dttwill, Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland

Raleigh, USA

Alamo, TN, USA

Guarulhos, Brazil

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enables us to provide you with state-of-the-art dry bushing

technology: EasyDry high voltage transformer oil-air bushings.
This modern bushing technology sets new standards regarding quality, reliability, safety and lead time.
The EasyDry bushing family fits optimally into ABBs product
portfolio of environmental friendly and high quality components for the transmission and distribution of electrical
energy.

In general, the aim of electrical utilities is to achieve increasingly efficient performance of their assets in addition to
the ambitious targets of improved availability, higher safety
standards and cost reduction. ABBs EasyDry bushing
makes a valuable contribution to achieving better overall
performance figures.
The EasyDry standard line will be the right choice when
equipping your next transformer. Here we will tell you why.

ABB manufacturing locations for bushings:

Alamo, TN, USA | OIP
Guarulhos, Brazil | OIP
Hefei, China | OIP, RIP
Khotkovo, Russia | RIP
Ludvika, Sweden | OIP, RIP
Vadodara, India | OIP
Zurich, Switzerland | RIP, RIS
Beijing, China

Hefei, China
Vadodara, India
Bangalore, India

OIP = Oil Impregnated Paper bushings

RIP = Resin Impregnated Paper bushings
RIS = Resin Impregnated Syntetics
R&D centers:
Baden-Dttwill, Switzerland
Bangalore, India
Beijing, China
Krakow, Poland
Ladenburg, Germany
Raleigh, USA
Vsters, Sweden

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State of the art bushing technology

Compact and reliable design

The EasyDry transformer bushing is a resin molded

polymeric fiber bushing with a silicon rubber insulator.
This means that the condenser core is molded in its
final shape (picture 1) and the silicon rubber insulator
is directly molded as one piece on the core (picture 2).
In this way, the insulator and the condenser core become
tightly bound to one another. The optimized process
and high quality materials make the bushing partial
discharge-free and with low dielectric losses. The
bushing design is completely oil- and paper-free, and
does not contain water-absorbent materials.

molded under vacuum with a special epoxy resin into its final
shape. Therefore the condenser core needs no machining.
The molding is performed under vacuum, in a controlled and
hermetically sealed environment.

The EasyDry bushing consists of a resin molded condenser

core, main flange and silicon rubber insulator. The condenser
core is manufactured using a center conductor tube and
then wound with a fiber condenser core utilizing aluminum
foils for electrical field control. The condenser core is then

We are proud of our leading position in high voltage bushings,

providing our customers with profound expertise in this stateof-the-art technology. This new bushing technology combines
the best advantages of both OIP and RIP technologies.

The aluminium flange is directly assembled on the condenser

core with a multiple O-ring system creating an oil- and gastight sealing system. In contrast to some traditional designs,
the bushings terminals are made of one piece. Both the cable
bolt and removable solid rod conductor are fitted with a clamp
at the top of the bushing.

1 Molding of condenser core | 2 Molding of silicon insulator

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EasyDry common specifications

Common specifications
Application
Transformer bushing, oil to air
Classification
Dry, fine capacitive graded,

resin molded bushing
Minimum ambient
40C, 60C on request
temperature
Altitude of installation <1000m
Pollution level
Very heavy
Mounting angle
Vertical to horizontal
Measuring tap
2 kV
Standards
IEC 60137 and IEEE C57.19.00

and C57.19.01

EasyDry bushing cross-section

1. Copper terminal (air side)
2. Clamp
3. Silicon insulator
4. Condenser core
5. Mounting flange
6. Measuring tap
7. Current transformer extensions, if required
8. End shield

1 Preparation for type tests | 2 EasyDry bushing cross-section

1

2
1

3
4

5
6

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Benefits of EasyDry
Safe, reliable and easy

The EasyDry transformer bushing combines the benefits

of RIP and OIP bushings into one compact product. The
EasyDry bushings share the OIP performance having
an excellent resistance to moisture absorption during
storage and transportation, and at the same time provide
the same excellent overload characteristics and thermal
values you expect from an RIP bushing. Furthermore, the
bushings are constructed of fire-resistant materials. This
makes the bushing extremely safe for both personnel and
systems.
Easy to use, maintenance-free
EasyDry is maintenance- and inspection-free
Installation and transportation is possible at any angle

EasyDry transformer bushing. Standard bushing with best benefits

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Excellent electrical and thermal properties

Partial discharge-free up to double service voltage
High thermal endurance (class E, 120C)
Low dielectric losses (tan < 0.35%)
Superb design, reliable performance
EasyDry bushings utilize only materials which are moisture
resistant, making bushing storage and transportation much
easier and practical
Easy handling and installation of the bushing thanks to the
reduced number of components
Single-piece terminal without joints guarantees low
resistance current path
One-piece, direct-molded silicon insulator provides superior
moisture and contamination resistance

Oil- and paper-free bushing, highest operational safety

EasyDry bushings are explosion-proof since they are
oil- and pressure-free
The EasyDry bushings core material makes it
fire-resistant
Hydrophobic, non-shattering silicon insulator with
outstanding contamination performance
Environmental friendly
The materials are selected to provide the lowest possible
environmental impact over the whole product life cycle
Lower carbon footprint than other bushing technologies

Standard bushing with better than standard performance

EasyDry transformer bushings are specified and tested according to the IEC 60137 and IEEE C57.19.00 and C57.19.01
Standards. The bushings not only meet, but exceed, the
Standards requirements due to the low tangent delta and
partial discharge performance. The minimum allowed ambient
temperature of 40C (60C on request) enables EasyDry
to perform even in the most demanding conditions.
Please consult ABB Switzerland for conditions that are
outside of the standard specification above.

1 Rain on the way to storage no problem | 2 Hydrophobicity of EasyDry silicone insulator | 3 Preparation for temperature rise tests | 4 Micafil testing facilities
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Accessories

D5

D5

D5

test tap

L16
Fig. 3

Top detail

Fig. 5

d2
copper

65
d8

Fig. 6

d4
Fig. 9

sealing area
200/270

12 holes
16

sealing area
225/270

12holes
16

d2

335

290

335

290

copper

Fig. 7

Fig. 8
Fig. 10

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EasyDrytransformer
EasyDry
transformer
transformer
bushing
bushing
bushing

cable bolt,
machined
by customer

290

8 holes
16

250

sealing area
200/230

290

8 holes
16

250

sealing area
180/230

225

185
Fig. 4

Lt
18

Fig. 2

Flange dimensions

6 holes
16

20

L16

D1

Fig. 1

D1

L6

L6
L16

L6

20

18

Lt

Lt

test tap

20

18
D1

L2

L2
L4

test tap

D6

D6
L2

D6

sealing area
150/165

125

125

125

Bushing dimensions

Accessories and installation

Bottom detail End shield

Joint point of split removable solid rod conductor

For 24, 36, 52 and 72 kV with L6 = 0 and 100, the divided
point of the solid rod conductor may be a few mm above the
bushing flange according to Fig. 14 and the table.

L9

c7

c6

d3

Fig. 11

d5
d6

d3

L9 (mm)

24

85

36

85

52

65

72.5

30

65

Fig. 15

machined by
customer

c6

d8
c7

DMB-OA

d4
Fig. 12

d5

Recommendation for bushing installation

The distance from the bushings lower part to the earthed
parts depends on the shape of the surrounding parts as well
as on the quality and condition of the transformer oil. The
recommended minimum distances A (mm) to be used under
standard conditions are shown in Fig. 15 and the table below.

L6+20

d6

30

85

20

40

Lt

18 (2x)

d4

d6

Fig. 13
thickness a1

85

40

20

DMB-OA

d6 (mm)

Up (kV)

A (mm)

24, 36, 52

109

50105

80

72.5

109

140

90

160

100

185

115

230

145

185

140

230

170

275

170

310

210

275

195

310

225

325

210

365

230

325

235

365

255

123

134

c7

c6

18 (2x)

Fig. 16

d4

d5

Fig. 14

180

thickness a1

145

d6

134
180

170

134
180

EasyDry
EasyDry
transformer
transformer
bushing
bushing
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Technical data for bushing selection

DMB-OA 36-200

DMB-OA 52-250

DMB-OA 72.5-350

DMB-OA 123-550

DMB-OA 145-650

DMB-OA 170-750

1ZCD065297
1ZCD065297
1ZCD065301
1ZCD063865
1ZCD063865
1ZCD065034
1ZCD066925
1ZCD065298
1ZCD066925
1ZCD065298
1ZCD066965
1ZCD065302
1ZCD066933
1ZCD065039
1ZCD066933
1ZCD065039
1ZCD066966
1ZCD065044
1ZCD066937
1ZCD061431
1ZCD066937
1ZCD061431
1ZCD066968
1ZCD063743
1ZCD066940
1ZCD065299
1ZCD066940
1ZCD065299
1ZCD066970
1ZCD065303
1ZCD066945
1ZCD065300
1ZCD066945
1ZCD065300
1ZCD066977
1ZCD065304

1
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3

System voltage

Phase to ground
Ur/3

AC test voltage
1 min. dry / wet Up

BIL 1.2/50 s

Rated current

kV

kV

kV

kV

kV

24

14

55 125 25

16

36

21

77 170 34.5

22

52

30

105 250 46

29

72.5 42

155 325 69

44

123

71

255 550 92

73

145

84

305 650 138

88

170

98

355 750 161

102

60/50 150 1000

1600
2500
80/75 200 1000
1600
2500
105/95 250 800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
160/140 350 800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
185/155 550 800
1000
1000
1600
2000
2500
310/275 650 630
1000
1000
1250
2000
2500
365/315 750 630
1000
1000
1250
2000
2500

Type designation
The transformer bushing type designation is made up as follows:
DMB-OA 36 200 / 1250

Rated current [A]

Lightning impulse voltage [kV]

Rated voltage [kV]

D = Dry | M = Molded | B = Bushing | O = Oil | A = Air

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EasyDry
EasyDrytransformer
transformer
transformerbushing
bushing
bushing

C
R
F
C
R
F
C
C
R
R
F
F
C
C
R
R
F
F
C
C
R
R
F
F
C
C
R
R
F
F
C
C
R
R
F
F

Thermal short-time
current Ith, 2s.

BIL 1.2/50 s

kV

Note 1

AC test voltage 1 min. Up

kV

100

200

300

400

500

600

kA

1200
1650
3025
1200
1650
2975
850
1200
1250
1650
2350
2950
800
1175
1250
1650
2325
2900
800
1150
1200
1600
2350
3000
750
1100
1175
1550
2300
2825
725
1050
1150
1500
2200
2800

1175
1600
2925
1175
1600
2875
800
1175
1225
1600
2275
2825
750
1150
1225
1600
2250
2800
750
1100
1150
1550
2250
2900
725
1050
1125
1525
2200
2750
700
1025
1125
1475
2100
2750

1150
1550
2800
1150
1550
2775
775
1125
1150
1550
2200
2750
725
1100
1150
1550
2150
2700
725
1050
1125
1500
2150
2800
700
1000
1100
1475
2100
2700
700
975
1075
1450
2050
2675

1100
1525
2725
1100
1525
2700
725
1075
1100
1525
2125
2650
700
1050
1100
1525
2100
2625
700
1000
1075
1475
2100
2725
700
950
1050
1450
2050
2650
675
950
1025
1400
2000
2625

1050
1475
2650
1050
1475
2625
700
1050
1050
1475
2075
2575
675
1025
1050
1475
2025
2550
650
950
1025
1425
2050
2675
675
925
1000
1400
2000
2600
650
900
975
1375
1950
2600

1000
1425
2575
1000
1425
2575
675
1000
1025
1425
2025
2525
650
975
1025
1425
2000
2475
625
925
1000
1375
2000
2625
650
900
975
1375
1950
2550
625
875
975
1350
1900
2550

950
1400
2525
950
1400
2525
650
950
1000
1400
1975
2450
650
925
1000
1400
1950
2425
600
875
975
1350
1950
2600
625
850
950
1350
1900
2525
600
850
950
1325
1850
2525

25* rated current

DMB-OA 24-150

Currents

Phase to ground
Ur/3

Bushing dimensions

Fig. kV

IEEE C57.19.01

Max. operating current

with copper cable 400 mm2,
700 mm2 and solid
conductor acc. to CT
space (mm)

IEC 60137

Current conductor

Type

Rated voltage Ur

Electrical data

Outline drawing number

EasyDry

Notes
1. Current conductor
C = Cable bolt
R = Removable solid rod conductor
F = Fixed conductor
2. The dimensions L and L16 in the table are valid for L6 = 0 mm.
For L6 > 0 mm, add L6 to L and L16.

Dimensions

1200

1405

1690

45
45
52
45
45
52
36
45
36
45
40
52
36
45
36
45
40
52
36
45
36
45
40
52
36
45
36
45
40
52
36
45
36
45
40
52

42
42

42
42

33
42
33
42

33
42
33
42

33
42
33
42

33
42
33
42

33
42
33
42

30

30

20
30

20
30

20
20
20
30

20
20
20
30

20
20
20
30

11
12
13
11
12
13
11
11
12
12
13
13
11
11
12
12
13
13
11
11
12; 14
12; 14
14
14
11
11
12; 14
12; 14
14
14
11
11
12; 14
12; 14
14
14

495
495
455
625
625
585
755
755
755
755
715
715
950
950
950
950
910
910
1340
1340
1340
1340
1300
1300
1535
1535
1535
1535
1495
1495
1730
1730
1730
1730
1690
1690

330

460

590
590

785
785

1175
1175

1370
1370

1565
1565

40
40
50
40
40
50
30
40
40
40
40
50
30
40
40
40
40
50
30
40
40
40
40
50
30
40
40
40
40
50
30
40
40
40
40
50

100
100
60
100
100
60
80
100
80
100
48
60
80
100
80
100
48
60
80
100
80
100
48
60
80
100
80
100
48
60
80
100
80
100
48
60

240
240
240
240
240
240
240
265
240
265
240
265
240
265
240
265
240
265
265
285
265
285
265
285
285
310
285
310
285
310
285
310
285
310
285
310

9
9
10
9
9
10
9
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
10

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
5
7
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
8
7
8
7
8
7
8

Note3

L6 = 600 mm

Note3

mm mm mm Fig. Fig.

L6 = 0 mm

mm

mm mm mm mm kg

kg

65
65

65
65

65
65
65
65

65
65
65
65

75
75
75
75
140
140
75
75
75
75
140
140
75
75
75
75
140
140

109
109

109
109

109
109
109
109

109
109
109
109

134
134
134
134
180
180
134
134
134
134
180
180
134
134
134
134
180
180

80
80

80
80

80
80
80
80

80
80
80
80

90
90
220
220
220
220
90
90
220
220
220
220
90
90
220
220
220
220

c7

mm

c6

D5

Bottom detail

a1

d8 max.

d4

d3

D1

L16

Note 2

Note 2

50
50

50
50

38
50
38
50

38
50
38
50

38
50
38
50

38
50
38
50

38
50
38
50

d2

800

120 108
108
108
120 108
108
108
140 108
133
108
133
108
133
175 108
133
108
133
108
133
310 133
153
133
153
133
153
360 153
178
153
178
153
178
420 153
178
153
178
153
178

L4

605

824
824
815
954
954
945
1104
1104
1104
1104
1095
1095
1334
1334
1334
1334
1325
1325
1867
1867
1867
1867
1935
1935
2112
2112
2112
2112
2180
2180
2367
2367
2367
2367
2435
2435

L2

470

810 1250
1250
3150
1285 1250
1250
3150
1760 1600
1600
1600
2500
2500
3150
2470 2000
2000
2000
3150
3150
4000
3895 3150
3150
3150
3150
4000
4000
4615 3150
3150
3150
3150
4000
4000
5270 4000
4000
4000
4000
5000
5000

Standard CT space 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 mm

340

Weight

d6

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Fig.

d5

mm

Flange dimensions

L6

Top detail

Lt

mm

D6 max of insulator

Cantilever test load

1 min.

mm

Flange Shield

Note 5

Creepage distance

Air side

Arcing distance

Oil side

84
84

84
84

84
84
84
84

84
84
84
84

92
92
200
200
200
200
92
92
200
200
200
200
92
92
200
200
200
200

17
23
29
20
28
35
22
30
28
40
33
48
27
36
35
50
42
60
51
62
65
85
76
101
72
91
87
115
110
135
82
103
99
131
114
152

24
39
50
27
44
56
30
42
41
61
50
74
35
48
49
71
59
86
63
80
81
109
97
132
89
113
109
146
126
171
99
125
121
162
139
189

3. The weights in the table are valid for L6 = 0 and 600 mm.
The bushing weight for other values of L6 are in the outline drawing.
4. All the dimensions in mm.
5. Values for detail 12 for 123kV / 145kV / 170kV on request

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