How Companies Can Save Money on Their Monthly Electric Bills
Energy costs can be a company’s most significant and unpredictable expense, so energy consumption control is vital for maintaining or lessening monthly electric bills. A comprehensive energy management plan and quality energy-saving equipment are critical elements when trying to reduce consumption and save money on energy. Learn how to start lowering your company’s electrical bill […]
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How to Select the Ideal Transformer for Your Company
Many businesses only function efficiently because of transformers. This critical equipment performs a fundamental function in many industries, transferring power and controlling voltages to ensure safe and productive workflows. If your business relies on electricity, you know how damaging a blown transformer can be to your operations. Choosing a transformer can be tricky, but with […]
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DOE Efficiency Standards for Transformers
Jump To: What Are the DOE Efficiency Standards? Benefits of Efficiency Standards to the Customer and the Industry How to Comply With Efficiency Standards Impacts of DOE Regulations and Compliant Transformers Transformers Exempt From DOE Efficiency Standards The Future of DOE Efficiency Standards More than 40% of the energy used in the United States is consumed by […]
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Guide to Transformer kVA Ratings — How to Determine What Size Transformer You Need
In many industries, including health care, manufacturing, electrical contracting, higher education and corrections, reliable, high-quality transformers are essential for keeping operations running efficiently. Large facilities and industrial processes require substantial amounts of power, and they need dependable transformers to convert the energy coming from the power plant into a form they can use for their […]
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Guide to Oil-Filled Transformer Maintenance
Regular maintenance is a major part of keeping your oil-filled transformers in good working condition. Without scheduled upkeep, your transformers will be more likely to experience issues that can snowball into larger operational problems, like system failure. You don’t have to rely on reactive or condition-based maintenance when taking care of your machinery. Staying ahead of any and […]
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DOE Efficiency Standards for Dry Type Transformer
Transformer Efficiency The power efficiency of a transformer is defined as1 Efficiency = Power Used / Power Supplied = L x (KVA rating) x PF / L x (KVA rating) x PF + total losses where L is the fraction of rated load, PF is the power factor, and total losses include no-load and load […]
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Guide to Dry Type Transformers
Jump To: What is a Dry Type Transformer? Dry-Type Vs. Liquid Cooled (Padmount) Transformers Benefits of ELSCO Dry Type Transformers Industries That Use Dry Type Transformers Examples of ELSCO Dry Type Transformer Applications When To Choose a Dry Type Transformer Dry Type Transformer Installation Tips Key Points in Maintenance for Dry Type Transformers ELSCO’s Warranties […]
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Indicators That Dry Type Transformers Are Failing
Transformers should be built to last, and dry type transformers, in particular, avoid some maintenance issues that can occur with oil-filled transformers. However, some potential problems can still cause a transformer to fail. In this post, we’ll discuss these problems and explain how to tell if your dry type will stop working soon so you […]
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Copper vs. Aluminum Dry Type Transformer Windings
Dry type transformers typically feature either copper or aluminum windings, also known as coils. Transformer windings refer to the coils within the transformer that draw and distribute power inside the unit. There are typically two windings in a dry type transformer — one that draws power from the source and another that transfers that power […]
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Why Is My Dry Type Transformer Making a Loud Humming Noise?
A transformer may hum or buzz without signaling that it is malfunctioning. Many dry type transformers produce steady humming noises when magnetized and operating normally. However, if you hear a loud hum or a buzz that’s not usually present, it could signal an issue. 4 Reasons Dry Type Transformers Make Loud Humming Noises If you […]
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