Electrica signature analysis (ESA) uses the magnetic field in the air gap of an electrical machine to evaluate power quality conditions. Dry and oil transofrmer types are subject to problems ...

Experiments show the efficiency of a direct mechanical explosion and fire prevention strategy method. By: Guillaume Perigaud, Sébastien Muller, Gaà«l de Bressy, Ryan Brady and Philippe Magnier, ...

U.S. electricity consumption continues to increase almost 2% annually. As the load growth spurs calls for new power plants and transmission lines, it’s easy to forget the impact of the additional ...

ASTM International’s electrical insulating liquids and gases committee (D27) has approved a new standard that will cover the use of recycled oil in electrical equipment. Most wet-type transformers in ...

Escalating cases of transformer vandalism have prompted Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd (KPLC) to replace conventional transformers in some with ‘dry’ ones that do not use oil. The company has ...

Art. 450 begins with the short and to-the-point statement, “This article covers the installation of all transformers,” and then lists eight exceptions. In essence, Art. 450 covers power transformers, ...

Transformers, which are prone to leaking, are an excellent example of where using the right materials and techniques can quickly reduce cleanup costs and potential environmental damage from a fluid ...