Capacitance & Tan Delta Measurement of POWER TRANSFORMERS
A significant proportion of failures in electrical devices result from the deterioration of insulation. The implementation of routine, straightforward tests, along with prompt maintenance...
Maintenance by Walking around
Periodic inspection of power transformers and their accessories contributes to their trouble-free operation. These inspections may identify nascent problems before they become serious enough...
ENERGY MONITORING IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Moving towards achieving most efficient use of energy, many programs have been brought out by Govt. of India to monitor and manage energy use...
TRANSPORTING THE TITANIC TRANSFORMER
Transformers play a vital role to help in ensuring that the UK continues to enjoy safe and reliable electricity supplies. Thus, the country needs...
Good Opportunities Ahead
As far as the Power Transformer segment is concerned, the direct impact of COVID – 19 pandemic is relatively less, and it has a huge potential at this moment. However, every manufacturer has to overcome a few challenges to be the next winner… - P. K. Chatterjee (P. K.)
Digital TWIN: A Digital Revolution
Even if all transformers are of same specifications, each becomes a unique entity to be cared for, especially when it ages. Digital Twin maps each transformer in the substation. The Digital Twin of a power transformer can also be used for controlling the actuators…
A CASE STUDY: EFACEC
Carlos Carvalho, Director of Technology at EFACEC, discusses the benefits of software modelling in the design and test of transformers.
Güdel linear robot to analyse future maintenance of a product
-By Electrical India Content Team
Analyzing the maintenance of a product in advance is not only a goal pursued by Igus as there are many manufacturers...
DTs on the threshold of transformation
Industry stalwarts envisage a bright future for distribution transformer (DT) on account of infusion of renewable energy as future energy while analysing reasons for failure of DTs as well as measures to curtail them.
TRANSFORMER OIL TRENDS
The article sheds light on types, characteristics, testing and recent developments of transformer oil.
How to enhance transformer efficiency
As the transformer acts as a mediator for the smooth passage of electricity, a small efficiency improvement in the transformer results in significant electricity savings by Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor.
Evaluation & Estimation of Load Loss for three-Phase Transformers
This article discusses the use of capacitors and its effects on the individual phase windings for the current drawal and active power measurement. The data as obtained from pattern of the transformers have analysed by comparing the values from each pattern.
Transformer Oil & its Evolution
The article gives a glimpse of types of transformer oils and its tests. - S Prabhakar Karthikeyan, Sarvesh Rathi, Narala Anudeep Reddy
Transformer Industry Poised for Growth
The government’s plans of generation of renewable energy and 24*7 Power for All will generate a positive growth opportunity for transformers. – Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor
Failure of Transformer Insulation & its Maintenance
Causes of transformer failures include imperfection in design and environment. One of the main causes of failure of a transformer is the insulation failure. - D M Srinivasa, Dr. Usha Surendra
Parallel Operation of Transformers
Loading considerations for paralleling transformers are simple unless kVA, percent impedances, or ratios are different. - Jignesh Parmar
REWIRING INDIAN ELECTRICITY
Strategic mapping of Indian electrical equipment industry - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Transformer Trends
Highlighting the key technological developments in Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers. - Dr G D Kamalapur
