ABB Transformers, 2015

A Quick Guide
Total Cost of Ownership calculator
tool (ver. 1.1)

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Pre-word 1
Background of TCO and TCO tool

The use of Total Cost of Ownership method (also known as Total

Ownership Cost method) allows manufacturers to tailor the
design to the unique economic situation of each transformer user,
and allows the user to evaluate multiple designs in order to find out
the optimal solution for his need

The easy-to-use ABB Transformer TCO Tool supports customers

to determine, based on their own situation and future scenario, the
right loss capitalisation values to be used in their inquiry to be
passed to the manufacturers

The tool also helps in comparing different alternative transformer

offers, calculates the monetary savings and evaluates the
environmental impact and therefore supports the related decision
making and increases the awareness

Current version 1.1. supports in addition to English language also

Chinese, German, French and Spanish languages

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Pre-word 2
TCO tool is an universal easy-to-use tool for

Determining the transformer loss capitalization values (A and

B factors)

Comparing transformers with different first cost and loss values

from the following aspects

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Total cost of ownership with payback time on marginal cost

Consumption of energy

CO2 emission impact (in kg of CO2) with analogue to the

number of trees needed to compensate the extra emissions
caused by the trafo with lower efficiency

Calculation formulas are based on IEC 60076-20 (current draft)

on applicable parts (the results are fully applicable with IEEE
transformers as well)

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Interface / inputs 1
i-buttons for
help

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Interface / inputs 2
i-buttons for
help

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Interface / comparison and results
Peak efficiency index
(IEC) is the highest
efficiency that the
transformer can reach
at an optima loading
point. It is calculated
based on the IEC
definition of efficiency.
Total cost of
ownership is the sum
of the initial purchase
cost and the net
present value of the
cost of losses during
the lifetime. In this
calculation, differences
in other lifecycle cost
components such as
installation,
maintenance, possible
out-time and
decommission costs
are not included.
Total lifetime savings
during the lifetime of
the transformer in
selected currency when
comparing the Lowest
total cost and the
transformer x.
Payback time in years
for the marginal
investment on the
higher efficiency when
comparing the Lowest
total cost and the
transformer x. Simple
payback calculation
method.

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Energy savings per

year and total The
amount of energy
saved when selecting
the Lowest total cost
instead of transformer
x.
CO2 emission
reduction per year
The amount of CO2
emission avoided in
tons when selecting the
Lowest total cost
instead of transformer
x. Calculated using the
global average CO2
emission of 489 g per
kWh generated.
CO2 absorption
capability of trees
The number of trees
needed to offset the
higher CO2 emissions
caused by a
transformer with lower
efficiency based on the
average annual
absorption capability of
22 kg of CO2 by a
single tree.

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TCO Tool / interface / basic reporting (pdf print)

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Notes and remarks

Cooling
losses

Cooling losses of a transformer equal the power consumption of

the cooling equipment of the transformer. In case of cooling with
natural oil and air flow (ONAN), the cooling losses are zero due to
the fact that no additional power for pumps or fans is needed

With transformers with forced oil flow (OFAF, ODAF or OFWF) the
pumps for oil are usually energised at no load condition of the unit.
Therefore, for a typical case the cooling losses at no load () for
those transformers equal the power consumption of the oil pumps

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