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 ...

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) has released a report for distribution transformers in the electrical power grid. The report, prepared by researchers at the National ...

REO UK announced the release of PROMED, a series of large electrical transformers designed to provide fully isolated power in operating theatres and other medical environments. The transformers are ...

The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.

Elsco Transformers reports that choosing the right transformer size involves calculating kVA based on voltage and current for efficient operations.

Electrical transformers can take only so much punishment. The devices, which change the voltage running through a power line, have been blowing out from San Jose to Los Angeles in this month's high ...

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 ...

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 ...

America is currently in the midst of a transformer super cycle. In the short term, a 2020 study by the United States' Department of Energy reported that 70 percent of the country's distribution ...

Motors and transformers are some of the most reliable pieces of equipment installed at power plants. However, inadequate maintenance can result in trouble. While regular testing and skilled evaluation ...

In their February 2026 article, CDM Smith's Lilly Vang, PE and Josh Hunter, PE wrote: “Distribution transformers are a vital ...