It is important for machine design engineers to understand how transformers work so they can design machinery that operates optimally within the proper voltage ranges, as well as select the right ...

Violations of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding transformers are often encountered while performing electrical plan reviews. There are far too many NEC requirements to explain in just one ...

Simulations on the Stampede2 supercomputer of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) are helping scientists engineer solutions to overheating of grid transformers -- a critical component of the ...

The PolySwitch LVR resettable circuit protection devices protect electric motors and transformers used in commercial and home appliances from failures caused by mechanical overloads, overheating, ...

A new generation of startups is developing solid state transformers as an alternative to the iron-core transformer, a technology that has supported electrical ...

Obtaining real-time operating data on power plant and substation equipment has never been easier. The sensors, transmitters, and systems needed to monitor important parameters are readily available ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards can result in catastrophic damage, disrupt business continuity, and cause ...