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32 step fully automated maintenance-free voltage regulator 6kV-33kV

  •  32 step fully automated maintenance-free voltage regulator 6kV-33kV

Key attributes

Brand ROCKWILL
Series RVR
Rated Voltage 6kV-33kV
Rated Current 50-600A
Capacity 30-990kVA
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Description

The Rockwill RVR-1 is a fully automated, maintenance-free single-phase step voltage regulator designed for reliable voltage regulation in 11 kV to 33 kV distribution networks. Built as an oil-immersed autotransformer with an integrated on-load tap changer (OLTC), it delivers ±10% regulation across 32 steps (approximately 0.625% per step) to maintain stable output voltage under varying load and source conditions.

A microprocessor-based controller continuously monitors load-side voltage and current through internal potential and current transformers, automatically adjusting tap positions to keep line voltage within the programmed target range. This closed-loop control compensates for voltage drops on long feeders, load fluctuations, and source-side instability common in weak or extended distribution systems.

The regulator features an IP-rated hermetically sealed tank that eliminates moisture ingress and oil oxidation, supporting long-term maintenance-free operation in outdoor environments. The sealed design withstands severe weather, corrosion, and temperature extremes without requiring periodic inspection or oil replacement.

Available in multiple voltage ratings between 11 kV and 33 kV, the RVR-1 supports pole-mounted, pad-mounted, or substation installation, making it adaptable to diverse distribution network architectures.

Controller Schematic Diagram

 32 step fully automated maintenance-free voltage regulator Controller Schematic Diagram

32-step Fully Automated Voltage Regulator Outline Drawing

11kV 15kV 22kV 33kV Fully automated, maintenance-free 32 step voltage regulator for distribution lines

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Key Features

  • Fully automated operation:Microprocessor-based controller provides real-time tap adjustment without manual intervention, maintaining stable output voltage across all load conditions

  • Maintenance-free sealed design:IP-rated hermetically sealed tank prevents moisture ingress and oil oxidation, eliminating periodic maintenance and reducing lifecycle cost

  • Precision step regulation:Fine-resolution tap changer delivers tight voltage correction for sensitive loads and long distribution feeders

  • On-load tap changing:Motor-driven OLTC enables tap transitions under load without service interruption

  • Oil-immersed construction:Proven insulation and thermal performance for reliable outdoor, all-weather operation

  • Flexible deployment:Pole, pad, or substation mounting with standard brackets or base plates

  • Digital connectivity:Programmable controller with remote communication capability for SCADA integration

  • Standardized compliance :Designed to IEC 60076-21 and IEEE C57.15 for international market acceptance

Specifications 

50Hz

Voltage (kV) Current (A) Capacity (kVA) BIL (kV) Power Frequency Withstand Voltage (kV) Insulation Class
6 / 6.35 50 30/32 75/95 28 A
100 60/64
150 90/95
200 120/127
300 180/191
400 240/254
500 300/318
600 360/381
11 50 55
100 110
150 165
200 220
300 330
400 440
500 550
600 660
15 50 75 125/150 50
100 150
150 225
200 300
300 450
400 600
500 750
22 50 110
100 220
150 330
200 440
300 660
33 50 165 170/200 70
100 330
150 495
200 660
250 825
300 990

Wiring Examples

The RVR-1 single-phase oil-immersed automatic voltage regulator offers four basic wiring configurations for applying single-phase regulators in single-phase and three-phase systems. Voltage regulation is realized by the single-phase regulators.

 32 step fully automated maintenance-free voltage regulator 6kV-33kV

Three single-phase regulators connected in star a triphasic line with grounded neutral providing the system with 10% of the regulation range

Installation diagram

Three single regulators connected in star a triphasic line with grounded neutral providing the system with 10% of the regulation range.  32 step fully automated maintenance-free voltage regulator 6kV-33kV

Main Application Scenarios

  • Urban and rural distribution lines:The step voltage regulator stabilizes voltage and solves low voltage and drift issues in long-distance power supply.

  • New energy grid connection:The voltage regulator balances voltage fluctuations for photovoltaic and wind power stations.

  • Industrial & mining power supply:The step voltage regulator guarantees stable power for heavy-load equipment against voltage surges and drops.

  • Rural grid renovation:The voltage regulator adapts to decentralized loads and improves overall power supply quality.

  • Substation supporting:The step voltage regulator optimizes system voltage as terminal regulation equipment.

  • Remote mountainous & island power supply:The voltage regulator suits harsh environments for unattended steady voltage regulation.

Solutions - voltage regulator

  • Step Voltage Regulator Solutions for Enhancing Rural Distribution Network Stability and Efficiency
    Ⅰ. Technical Principle and Core Advantages1. Working PrincipleThe 32-step voltage regulator is a tap-switching type voltage regulation device that adjusts voltage by automatically switching the tap positions of series windings:Boost/Buck Mode: A Reversing Switch selects the relative polarity of the series and parallel windings, achieving a ±10% voltage regulation range.32-Step Fine Regulation: Each step adjusts the voltage by 0.625% (32 steps total), preventing abrupt voltage changes and ensurin
  • Comprehensive Solution for Substation Step Voltage Regulators: From Working Principles to Future Trends
    1. Working Principle and Technological Evolution of Step Voltage RegulatorsThe Step Voltage Regulator (SVR) is a core device for voltage regulation in modern substations, achieving precise voltage stabilization through tap-changing mechanisms. Its core principle relies on transformer ratio adjustment: when voltage deviation is detected, a motor-driven system switches taps to alter the winding turns ratio, adjusting the output voltage. Typical SVRs provide ±10% voltage regulation with step increm
  • Zanzibar project – voltage regulator selection misalignment with load requirements: root cause analysis & solution
    I. Incident BackgroundThe 33kV line voltage regulator (13 taps, 4% step per tap) supplied by our company for the Zanzibar project has been commissioned and is currently in operation. However, during nighttime periods of low load, the regulator has repeatedly caused the low-voltage side voltage at the downstream factory to rise to 420V, triggering overvoltage shutdowns of production machinery. Following these incidents, the customer specified a maximum permissible low-voltage side tolerance of 41
  • Midnight Voltage Surge to 420V Causes Plant Shutdown? The RVR-1 Automatic Voltage Regulator Breaks the
    Introduction: A "Low-Load Hours" Crisis That Struck in the Early MorningBetween 1:00 AM and 7:30 AM on August 24, while most plants were in their low-production overnight window, one facility was forced to shut down three times in succession due to voltage spikes reaching 420V. This was not a grid fault, but a classic case of "off-peak voltage over-limit."During late-night hours when grid load is light, line losses are minimal, and excess reactive power causes the terminal voltage to rise sharpl

Case Studies - voltage regulator

  • Successful Case of 263 Units of 33kV Oil-immersed 32-step Voltage Regulator Controller Project in Bangladesh
    Successful Case of 263 Units of 33kV Oil-immersed 32-step Voltage Regulator Controller Project in Bangladesh01 Overall Project Overview1.1 Project BackgroundIn June 2024, 263 units of 33kV oil-immersed 32-step voltage regulator controller were officially delivered and applied to the Bangladesh Medium Voltage Distribution Network Upgrade Project. R&D and manufactured by Rockwill, these devices are used for voltage stability regulation, load fluctuation adaptation and power supply quality impr

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Frequently asked questions

 Built as an autotransformer, the 32-step Voltage Regulator delivers a ±10% total regulation range across 32 steps (approximately 0.625% per step) for smooth, high-precision line voltage correction.

Yes, this Voltage Regulator incorporates an advanced motor-driven on-load tap changer (OLTC) that seamlessly transitions tap positions under load without any service interruption to consumers.

The Voltage Regulator supports flexible pole-mounted, pad-mounted, or substation mounting, and provides digital programmable communication ports for real-time SCADA integration.

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