Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers: A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications

Kamran Dawood; Furkan Gezer; Güven Kömürgöz; Semih Tursun

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-8793-0_37

Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers: A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications

Kamran Dawood^*
, Furkan Gezer
, Güven Kömürgöz
, Semih Tursun

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Transformers play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient distribution of electrical power, enabling the conversion of energy across varying voltage levels. The design and construction of transformers must adhere to internationally recognized standards and specifications such as those established by IEEE, IEC, and EU548, while also meeting the specific requirements of customers. This study presents a comparative analysis of dry-type transformers categorized under Tier 1 and Tier 2 classifications, with a primary focus on critical factors such as load and no-load losses, cost, and overall weight. Tier 1 transformers, which are built to meet fundamental performance benchmarks, demonstrate higher losses in comparison to their Tier 2 counterparts. Tier 2 transformers, designed to conform to more stringent efficiency standards, show a notable reduction in no-load losses. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the energy efficiency disparities between the two classifications, underscoring the trade-offs between performance and cost. These results serve as a crucial resource for transformer designers, power utilities, and end-users, offering guidance in selecting the most suitable transformers based on both operational efficiency and economic considerations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025
Editors	Jyoti Choudrie, Parikshit N. Mahalle, Thinagaran Perumal, Amit Joshi
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	465-474
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9789819687923
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8793-0_37
Publication status	Published - 2026
Event	9th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, ICTIS 2025 - Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 4 Apr 2025 → 6 Apr 2025

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume	1509 LNNS
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	9th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, ICTIS 2025
Country/Territory	Thailand
City	Bangkok
Period	4/04/25 → 6/04/25

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Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026.

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Dry-type transformers
Eco-design
Energy efficiency
No-load losses
Tier 1
Tier 2

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Dawood, K., Gezer, F., Kömürgöz, G., & Tursun, S. (2026). Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers: A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications. In J. Choudrie, P. N. Mahalle, T. Perumal, & A. Joshi (Eds.), ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025 (pp. 465-474). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1509 LNNS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8793-0_37

Dawood, Kamran ; Gezer, Furkan ; Kömürgöz, Güven et al. / Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers : A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications. ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. editor / Jyoti Choudrie ; Parikshit N. Mahalle ; Thinagaran Perumal ; Amit Joshi. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. pp. 465-474 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers: A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications. / Dawood, Kamran; Gezer, Furkan; Kömürgöz, Güven et al.
ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. ed. / Jyoti Choudrie; Parikshit N. Mahalle; Thinagaran Perumal; Amit Joshi. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. p. 465-474 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1509 LNNS).

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Dawood K, Gezer F, Kömürgöz G, Tursun S. Eco-Design in Dry-Type Transformers: A Comparative Study of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classifications. In Choudrie J, Mahalle PN, Perumal T, Joshi A, editors, ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2026. p. 465-474. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems). doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-8793-0_37

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