The low cost, simplicity of design and intrinsic efficiency of flyback transformers have made them a popular solution for power supply designs of below 100W to 150W. Other advantages of the flyback ...

The Transformer Advantage from Weschler Instruments can interface legacy transformer sensors to substation networks and alarm systems. The analog/digital input function accepts up to eight external ac ...

Most petrochemical industrial facilities have numerous small (30kVA or 45kVA) transformers spread throughout the process units serving lighting and power distribution panelboards. In the U.S., the ...

I’m sure many readers would question why anyone would want to perform a relatively expensive insulation power factor test on an inexpensive transformer. Typically, if any testing is done, it will be ...

Exactly how quickly the electrification of transportation is ramping up is still an open question. Electric vehicle (EV) adoption projections vary widely, with sources suggesting EV sales’ market ...

This article was updated Feb. 27, 2023. It was originally published Aug. 9, 2018. When a transformer fails, especially newer ones, the cost of damages can far exceed the simple replacement cost. The ...