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The Distribution Transformer - Critical Power System Component

By R.W. Hurst, Editor A distribution transformer is a critical component of the electrical power system, used to reduce the voltage of electrical energy for…
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Renewable Insulation Liquids for Transformers

Turning electrical assets into green machines BY RONNY FRITSCHE & GEORG PUKEL, Siemens AG Transformers are one of the most important components of energy grid…
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Metal Enclosed Electrical Bus, The Lifeline to the Transformer, What You Should Know and Why It’s Important to Your Bottom Line

Brief Summary:The purpose of this article is to educate power plant operators and maintenance personnel on the importance of metal enclosed electrical bus, an often-overlooked…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: NEI & Gassing Events

One of the most important steps when looking at DGA data is to decide whether the data support the existence of a fault that is…
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FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission…
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Using Transformer Monitoring Via the IoT to Combat Electricity Theft

According to the annual Emerging Markets Smart Grid: Outlook 2015 study by the Northeast Group, LLC, the world loses US$89.3 billion annually to electricity theft, with the…
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Hydrogen Monitoring in the Transformer Headspace Compared to Traditional In Oil Monitoring

The utilization of online dissolved gas analysis monitoring has proven to be one of the most effective predictors of overall transformer health and condition. A…
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Distribution Transformer Loss Costs

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Transformer Monitoring Articles

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Data Quality

IntroductionThere is more to DGA interpretation than comparing the latest gas concentrations to limits in…
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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Accounting for Gas Loss

Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: Accounting for Gas Loss

Dissolved gas analysis (DGA) in transformers is a very successful periodic screening method to identify…
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Transient Analysis of Power Transformers Using Finite Element Method

Transient Analysis of Power Transformers Using Finite Element Method

A transformer relies on electromagnetic induction through coils to transfer electric energy between two or…
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 Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds

Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds

In the rapidly evolving landscape of power grid management, digital twin technology is emerging as…
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Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

Sweep frequency response analysis: Reliable demagnetization of transformer cores BY MARKUS PÜTTER, MICHAEL RÄDLER, BORIS…
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