
Basics of Power Transformers
Nowadays, electric energy is available almost everywhere, and we do not even think how it was produced. Production of the electric energy is possible by...
BY MLADEN Banovic, PhD, Editor-in-Chief
Nowadays, electric energy is available almost everywhere, and we do not even think how it was produced. Production of the electric energy is possible by...
In our industry there are often terms or buzzwords that many of us use with liberty but might not fully understand their meaning. Justifiably, we...
Failure investigations are becoming increasingly important in these days when assets like power transformers cost in the millions of euros or dollars and consolidation in...
Transformers basically perform a very simple function: they increase or decrease voltage and current for electric energy transmission. It is precisely stated what a transformer...
Power transformers are required to be designed for long term operation with good performance and reliability as they are one of the most important pieces...
Presuming they operate normally, average life expectancy of power transformers is around forty years. The manufacturer’s transformer warranty is valid for one to a few...
The power transformer is a reliable device, yet not failure-free. It has no rotating parts, consequently neither the typical faults of rotating machines. On the...
A few misconceptions about the transformer industry: – “If my old transformers are still in good condition, it is not necessary to worry about replacing...