Transformers That Give Mines Both Safety and Uptime
May 3, 2022
As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer. Specialist company Trafo Power Solutions sees a substantial take up of this technology over traditional oil-filled transformers, with mines recognising the no-compromise benefits.
Low-Maintenance Option for SA’s Ageing Mini Substations
April 8, 2022
Complicating South Africa’s energy insecurity is the ageing fleet of mini substations up and down the streets of our cities and towns. Equipped with traditional oil-cooled technology, many of these ‘mini subs’ need replacement each year. When they reach end-of-life, asks Trafo Power Solutions, why not replace them with a safer option that costs less to maintain?
Considerations When Specifying Transformers
April 1, 2022
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
March 2, 2022
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?
February 10, 2022
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
January 17, 2022
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
December 3, 2021
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
November 29, 2021
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,
Trafo Mini-subs & Dry-type Transformers to Motor Plant
November 12, 2021
An important expansion to South Africa’s automotive industry is benefiting from the installation of 10 dry-type transformers and two mini-substations supplied by Trafo Power Solutions. Working closely with its customer to finalise the design specifications, as well as with manufacturing partner TMC Transformers in Italy, the company was able to meet the tight turnaround times.
Mini-substations for Motor Plant Boasts Dry-type Transformer
October 7, 2021
Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will supply two custom-engineered mini-substations to a significant motor plant expansion near Pretoria. The two units will be located
Dairy Expansion Uses Dry-type Transformers From Trafo
August 12, 2021
Trafo Power Solutions has assisted a large dairy producer in a recent expansion, supplying five dry-type distribution transformers to its facilities in a coastal region of South Africa. The project required Trafo Power Solutions to design, manufacture, test, deliver and install the five tonne units, as well as to assist with commissioning on site.