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Failed transformer at Entergy substation caughts on fire
A transformer failed in Entergy’s Port Neches Bulk substation on 28 April, sparking a loud boom and resulting in fire.
Končar Group to deliver 12 trains
Electric Vehicles Inc. and Croatian Railways have signed the 3rd Addendum to the Contract on the purchase and sale for electric trains.
Transformer replacement with Hydra-Slide
Reynolds Transfer and Storage used Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding equipment to complete the removal and replacement of a transformer at a utility company.
Mobile dry transformer to power coal mine
In a specialised application on a coal mine, Trafo Power Solutions has supplied a dry-type transformer mounted on a mobile skid.
Introducing the New Circuit Breaker Monitor
BPM is a comprehensive circuit breaker monitoring solution for utilities, which combines the most effective offline and online testing methods.
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January 2020 edition of Transformers Magazine is now available!
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Phase-change cooling transformer developed
China, Shenzhen: Shenzhen based AEHV company announced that they developed the world's first 220 kV evaporative cooling power transformer.
Cellulose-based optical fibre developed
VTT researchers were able to transmit light in wood-based fibre.
Flyback power transformer gives enhanced DC-DC power conversion efficiency
Created to support IEEE 802.3 af-compliant, Bourns' integrated PoE PD and PWM controller applications, model SM13117EL gives DC-DC power conversion in isolated mode.
Siemens launches protection relay series
With the new Reyrolle 5 series of protection relays, Siemens is further developing its offerings for medium-voltage and industrial power networks.
Substation monitor passes field trials
UK: Western Power Distribution and 42 Technology have announced the completion of six months of field trials for FuseOhm, a device that monitors performance parameters in electricity substations.
AEP and Fortress collaborate to secure the U.S. power grid
US: Fortress Information Security has launched the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities (A2V), a joint venture with American Electric Power.
TBEA test ester oil transformer
China: Chinese transformer manufacturer Tebian Electric Apparatus (TBEA) has released details about a new transformer using natural transformer oils.
Larson Electronics releases split phase step-up buck/boost prewired transformer
US: Larson Electronics announced the release of a split-phase step-up prewired buck and boost transformer for use in indoor and outdoor settings.
Nynas introduces bio-based high-performance transformer fluid
With the introduction of NYTRO® BIO 300X, Nynas adds the first product in its new bio-based range, completing its portfolio of high-performance transformer fluids.
39 solar power projects approved for development in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has processed 39 solar power projects that have capacity to generate up 1,151.87 MW, as the country moves towards renewable energy to increase capacity.
Murata announces transformer for high power, high frequency applications
Murata has announced an HPHF (high power, high frequency) transformer technology that uses a proprietary winding technique.
Huawei to launch intelligent distribution transformer
China's telecom giant Huawei launched a series of innovative energy solutions at the 24th World Energy Congress hosted in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Massive blackout hits four countries in Central America
A massive blackout has left thousands without electricity in at least four countries in Central America, following a failure in the region's electrical grid.
UK HVDC centre demonstrates grid monitoring devices
The National HVDC Centre in the UK has tested two devices that monitor and detect faults in DC multi-terminal grids and aims for a public demonstration next year.
Seven cable gland innovations unveiled
Hawke International, the manufacturer of glands for harsh and hazardous environments, has unveiled a range of 28 new glands featuring 7 major innovations.
Offshore substation for 219 MW offshore wind farm arrives in Belgium
The high voltage offshore substation for Parkwind's Northwester 2 offshore wind farm has arrived at the Port of Oostende.
