The Power Blog

Considerations When Specifying Transformers
Specifying a transformer for a particular application is no simple matter, requiring thorough training and expertise, a high level of experience, and access to well-established

The Importance of Load
When selecting a transformer, a customer needs to understand very clearly the issues relating to the load that the transformer will supply or be supplied

Why Dry-type Transformers?
Dry-type transformers are safer and more environmentally friendly, while requiring less maintenance. This is why much of the world has moved towards this technology, and

The Ins and Outs of Transformer Losses
The losses of a transformer comprise two parts – no-load (or core) losses and load (or copper) losses. No-load losses are a constant and are independent of the power being drawn while load losses vary according to the power being draw.

Transformer Testing Is a Critical Area
A key question that anyone contemplating the purchase of a transformer needs to ask is whether the selected manufacturer has a facility capable of testing

What to Monitor When Running a Dry-type Transformer
Monitoring has proved vital in efforts to optimise equipment health and performance, and to avoid unscheduled downtime. As a critical part of most industry sectors,