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Why Is My Dry Type Transformer Making a Loud Humming Noise?

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Why Is My Dry Type Transformer Making a Loud Humming Noise?

December 1, 2023

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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Why Is Your Dry Type Transformer Overheating?

November 20, 2023

Since transformers convert high voltages into consumable power, they generate significant heat. This heat can significantly affect the transformer’s efficiency and will shorten its life span. With energy efficiency becoming a top priority in many of today’s power applications, choosing a dry type unit that can adequately meet the required power needs and subsequent thermal […]

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The Cost of Transformer Failure

November 1, 2023

Recent surveys have reported the cost of a single hour of manufacturing downtime to be anywhere between $500,000 and $5 million. The survey participants were very large, high-volume manufacturers in automated industries such as automotive, steel, chemical and pharmaceuticals. The estimates of hourly downtime costs were reported by respondents to the surveys without definitions, supporting details […]

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Custom Bus Work on Transformers

September 7, 2023

When you purchase a replacement or retrofit transformer, most likely its high-voltage and low-voltage connections will not line up perfectly with your existing infrastructure due to differences in transformer models, ratings or designs.  Low-voltage bus bar connections must line up perfectly with matching bolt holes and fasten together without distorting forces to ensure maximum conductance and prevent arcing. Each installation configuration is […]

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Should Dry Type Transformers Be Installed Indoors or Outdoors?

August 28, 2023

Dry type transformers are typically one of a power system’s most critical and costly components. To achieve an optimal return on your investment, it’s critical that you select a transformer with the proper voltage and rating while following the appropriate installation protocols. Choosing a location that complies with all safety codes while not interfering with […]

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How Reliable Is Your Transformer?

August 21, 2023

Most of the time, your transformer may seem like an inert apparatus tucked away in a cabinet. However, when energized, it is a vibrant, living thing, transforming and feeding electrical power at 60 Hertz to your facility. In addition to the metal windings and core, it contains organic materials in the form of insulation. However, like all living things, transformers age over time […]

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Investing in a High-Quality Transformer Design

August 21, 2023

Replacing a failed transformer comes as an unwelcome surprise with an unanticipated and unavoidable expense. Facilities managers are immediately faced with two urgent questions — “How soon can we get power back?” and “How much is this going to cost?” The answers depend on some key decisions made in replacing the transformer, but the urgency of the questions implies that […]

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Why Do Transformers Hum? Understanding Transformer Noise

Why Do Transformers Hum? Understanding Transformer Noise

August 4, 2023

Loud equipment is often a nuisance, but it can also be a safety issue if it contributes to excessive noise levels. Transformers often hum or buzz, but it usually doesn’t mean anything is wrong with them. Humming can be a sign of normal operations and magnetic forces at work. Still, too much transformer noise can […]

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Different Degree C-Rise Options for Dry Type Transformers

August 4, 2023

Transformers are electromagnetic devices that change the voltage levels in a circuit. Most dry type transformers contain primary and secondary windings around a magnetic steel core. Power from the incoming voltage source flows through the primary winding, while the secondary winding converts the energy and transmits it to the load. The core supports the windings […]

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