What is the temperature rise of a transformer?
Ava Hall
Updated on February 26, 2026
Transformer temperature rise is defined as the average temperature rise of the windings above the ambient (surrounding) temperature, when the transformer is loaded at its nameplate rating. Dry-type transformers are available in three standard temperature rises: 80C, 115C, or 150C.Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, what are the causes of temperature rise in transformer?The temperature rise of a transformer is due to the power loss dissipated by the transformer in the form of heat. The power loss of a transformer consists of core loss and of winding coil losses, and can be predicted accurately.Furthermore, how hot should a transformer be? Temperatures below 100°F are generally considered “cold” or “cool” in terms of the operating temperature of a transformer. Temperatures between 100°F and 110°F are considered “warm.” Temperatures between 110°F and 120°F are considered “very warm.” Usually temperatures above 120°F are considered “hot.” Likewise, people ask, how do you measure the temperature rise of a transformer? Temperature Rise Test of Transformer First, the LV winding of the transformer is short-circuited. Then one thermometer is placed in a pocket in the transformer top cover. The voltage of such value is applied to the HV winding that power input is equal to no load losses plus load losses corrected to a reference temperature of 75oC. What is heat run test for transformer?Heat run test is one of the type tests on power transformer. This test is also called temperature rise test. This test reproduces conditions of continuous rated load and the temperature rise occurring during the load.