EN 50708-3-3:2026
(Main)Power transformers - Additional European requirements: Part 3-3: Large power transformer - Accessories
Power transformers - Additional European requirements: Part 3-3: Large power transformer - Accessories
This document describes the typical accessories used for Large Power Transformers.
Leistungstransformatoren - Zusätzliche europäische Anforderungen - Teil 3-3: Große Leistungstransformatoren
Transformateurs de puissance - Exigences européennes supplémentaires - Partie 3-3: Transformateurs de grande puissance - Accessoires
Le présent document décrit les accessoires types utilisés pour les transformateurs de grande puissance.
Močnostni transformatorji - Dodatne evropske zahteve - 3-3. del: Veliki močnostni transformator - Pribor
Ta dokument opisuje tipične dodatke, ki se uporabljajo za velike močnostne transformatorje.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 14 - Power transformers
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 15-May-2026
- Due Date
- 02-Jul-2025
- Completion Date
- 15-May-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2026
Overview
EN 50708-3-3:2026 is a European standard published by CENELEC (CLC) as part of the EN 50708 series. This document specifies the additional European requirements for accessories used in large power transformers. Large power transformers, critical components in electrical transmission and distribution networks, often require a range of standardized accessories to ensure reliable operation, safety, and maintainability. The standard describes typical accessories, their categories, and provides specific requirements to ensure compatibility and performance across the EU market.
Key Topics
Scope and Purpose
- Defines typical and mandatory accessories for large power transformers
- Supplements and aligns with the general requirements of EN 50708-1-1:2020
- Applies to both new installations and replacement of transformer accessories
Main Transformer Accessories
The standard organizes accessories into two categories based on transformer rated power:
- Category II: above 3,150 kVA up to and including 31,500 kVA
- Category III: above 31,500 kVA
Common accessories covered include:
- Oil conservators
- Liquid level indicators (OLI)
- Oil and winding temperature indicators (OTI)
- Gas and liquid actuated relays (Buchholz relays)
- Protective relays for sealed transformers
- Liquid flow indicators for forced cooling
- Earthing terminals
- Pressure relief devices
- Wheels for transformer movement and installation
Specific Requirements
- Buchholz Relays: Required to have at least two independent switches for alarm and tripping, with clear switch functions and reset capabilities noted on the nameplate.
- Wheels: Must comply with recognized types (W2 or W3) as defined in EN IEC 60076-22-7:2020 and be compatible with major rail types (e.g., 50E4 or higher, per EN 13674-1).
- Accessories must comply with the EN IEC 60076-22 series for fittings and attachments.
Service and Terminology
- All service conditions follow those in EN 60076-1.
- Terminology is harmonized with the EN 50708 series for consistent communication and specification.
Applications
Large power transformer accessories defined in EN 50708-3-3:2026 are widely used in the following applications:
- Electrical substations: Ensure reliable operation and safe handling of high-voltage transformers.
- Power generation stations: Support transformer performance monitoring, cooling, and protection.
- Industrial power networks: Facilitate routine maintenance, asset tracking, and incident prevention.
- Smart grid and renewable energy integration: Enable modern monitoring and safety systems for advanced network management.
Specifying compliant accessories according to this standard ensures:
- Increased system safety through reliable relays, alarms, and protection devices
- Simplified logistics and interoperability across European countries
- Enhanced asset management by standardizing information such as rating and hydraulic plates
Related Standards
For comprehensive implementation and harmonization, EN 50708-3-3:2026 refers to several other key standards:
- EN 50708 series: Power transformers - Additional European requirements
- EN 60076-1: Power transformers - Part 1: General (IEC 60076-1)
- EN IEC 60076-22 (series): Power transformer and reactor fittings
- EN 13674-1: Railway applications - Track – Rail - Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and above
Summary
EN 50708-3-3:2026 provides a harmonized approach to specifying and implementing accessories for large power transformers across Europe. By defining accessory categories, compliance requirements, and compatibility specifications, the standard ensures electrical infrastructure can be safely and efficiently maintained, while facilitating cross-border cooperation and equipment interoperability throughout the European market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50708-3-3:2026 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Power transformers - Additional European requirements: Part 3-3: Large power transformer - Accessories". This standard covers: This document describes the typical accessories used for Large Power Transformers.
This document describes the typical accessories used for Large Power Transformers.
EN 50708-3-3:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.180 - Transformers. Reactors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50708-3-3:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60076-22-4:2019, EN 60076-1:2011, EN IEC 60076-22-6:2021, EN IEC 60076-22-5:2021, EN 50708-1-2:2021, EN IEC 60076-22-1:2019, EN IEC 60076-22-3:2019, EN IEC 60076-22-2:2019, EN IEC 60076-22-7:2020, EN 50708-1-1:2020, EN 13674-1:2011+A1:2017, EN IEC 60076-22-8:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Močnostni transformatorji - Dodatne evropske zahteve - 3-3. del: Veliki močnostni
transformator - Pribor
Power transformers - Additional European requirements: Part 3-3 Large power
transformer - Accessories
Leistungstransformatoren – Zusätzliche europäische Anforderungen – Teil 3-3: Große
Leistungstransformatoren
Transformateurs de puissance - Exigences européennes supplémentaires - Partie 3-3:
Transformateurs de grande puissance - Accessoires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50708-3-3:2026
ICS:
29.180 Transformatorji. Dušilke Transformers. Reactors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50708-3-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2026
ICS 29.180
English Version
Power transformers - Additional European requirements: Part 3-
3: Large power transformer - Accessories
Transformateurs de puissance - Exigences européennes Leistungstransformatoren - Zusätzliche europäische
supplémentaires - Partie 3-3: Transformateurs de grande Anforderungen - Teil 3-3: Große Leistungstransformatoren
puissance - Accessoires
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Service conditions . 5
5 Main accessories . 5
6 Specific requirements for certain accessories. 7
6.1 Gas and liquid actuated relay (Buchholz relays) . 7
6.2 Specific requirement for wheels. 8
European foreword
This document (EN 50708-3-3:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 14 “Power transformers”.
The following dates are fixed:
— latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2027-05-31
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
— latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2029-05-31
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Introduction
This part is a part of EN 50708 series that deals with the accessories for large power transformers.
For the purpose of this document, the requirements of the general EN 50708-1-1:2020 apply.
This document contains particular requirements for specific transformers or transformer applications, which are
based on the requirements of the general EN 50708-1-1:2020.
This document should be considered in conjunction with the requirements of the general parts.
The particular requirements of the different sub parts of the EN 50708 series supplement, modify or replace
certain requirements of the general parts of EN 50708-1 and/or EN 50708-1-X being valid at the time of
publication of this document. The absence of references to the exclusion of a part or a clause of a general part
means that the corresponding clauses of the general part are applicable (undated reference).
Requirements of other -X parts with X greater than 1 being eventually relevant for cases covered by this
document also apply. This document could therefore also supplement, modify or replace certain of these
requirements valid at the time of publication of this document.
The main clause numbering of each part follows the pattern and corresponding references of EN 50708-1-
1:2020. The numbers following the particular number of this document are those of the corresponding parts, or
clauses of the other parts of the EN 50708 series, valid at the time of publication of this document.
In the case where new or amended general parts with modified numbering were published after the sub part
was issued, the clause numbers referring to a general part in sub parts might no longer align with the latest
edition of the general part. Dated references should be observed.
1 Scope
This document describes the typical accessories used for Large Power Transformers.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13674-1, Railway applications — Track — Rail — Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and above
EN 50708 (all parts), Power transformers — Additional European requirements
EN 60076-1, Power transformers — Part 1: General (IEC 60076-1)
EN IEC 60076-22 (all parts), Power transfor
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