How to change inline transformers to tap transformer

[helderhelder]

Hello everyone,

That's my first question here 👋🏾

So... I'm actually working on an implementation of UN for a biiiiiiiig company in Brazil, and I'm looking for a good way to change the situation of the transformers. Right now, every transformer has an inline connection, so my transformers are at the same point as my MV Line and LV Line, and I need to change that to a tap connection.

It looks like a usual transformation, so I wonder if anyone has a clue on how to make that in an effective way.

Thank you for your attention,

Helder Medeiros

[RobertKrisher]

@helderhelder First question, why do you need to change the transformer to have a tap? If you are modeling your transformers as devices with related units (or non-spatial objects) you don't need to create a tap as long as you are willing to split the medium-voltage lines wherever you have a transformer. This can be done during data migration, or in bulk manually using the "By Feature" tab in the Split tool.

[helderhelder]

We are going to generate the fuse as an spacial object that will be connected between the MV Line and the transformer

[RobertKrisher · Accepted solution]

What you're talking about only applies to overhead transformers, the standard for underground/padmounted transformers is quite different...with that in mind.

I would typically use something like the Esri Data Interop extension (or Safe Software's FME Workbench, it's pretty much the same thing) to do this. You'll need to create the junction, fuse, and transformer(s) based on the insertion point of the original transformer and its orientation. You'll then need to create lines (or connectivity association) to connect the electrical features. If you're creating an asembly you'll need to create containment associations for the new features. If you are modeling relationships between the transformer and structures you'll need to create attachment associations for the new features.

[helderhelder]

Thanks for the advices! 🙏