Transformers are very reliable devices and can provide service for a long time if regularly maintained and serviced. They’re also the single most costly item in any substation. To protect against ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The size, performance and cost of a power electronic system are closely linked to the like parameters of the magnetic components. Since custom power ...

I’m sure many readers would question why anyone would want to perform a relatively expensive insulation power factor test on an inexpensive transformer. Typically, if any testing is done, it will be ...

So there I was with this mystery transformer on which someone put a label showing three different speaker load impedance, but with no indication of what the intended primary winding impedance happens ...

The EZCT-S2 from Vanguard Instruments is a second-generation, microprocessor-based, current transformer set. The EZCT-S2 will perform the current transformer saturation test and the CT (current ...

Motors and transformers are some of the most reliable pieces of equipment installed at power plants. However, inadequate maintenance can result in trouble. While regular testing and skilled evaluation ...

Offshore is the new frontier in the search for renewable energy. The potential expansion target for North Sea in Europe is 300 GW by 2050. According to the European Commission, an estimated 240 GW to ...