Onsite PD testing of cast-resin transformers installed in wind farms
January 13, 2022
The number of installed dry-type transformers is increasing in the medium voltage power grid, a key part of the energy transition.
Tag: Transformers
Megger releases MTO106 transformer ohmmeter
May 26, 2020
Portable electrical test equipment manufacturer Megger has launched its new easy-to-use MTO106 transformer ohmmeter.
Transformer safety is paramount, but are we acting on it?
April 30, 2020
Barry Menzies, managing director at MIDEL, questions whether businesses are making transformer safety a business priority.
Omicron: Three tips for saving time when testing transformers
April 22, 2020
Omicron has released a detailed article highlighting three top tips to address ‘time sucking’ transformer tests.
Engineers’ concerns ignored putting energy infrastructure at risk
April 9, 2020
New research has revealed that only 44% of recommendations to improve the safety and performance of critical energy infrastructure are fully implemented.
Case study: In perfect harmony
April 5, 2019
When transformers on a prestigious diamond mining vessel started experiencing the classic symptoms of harmonic noise related problems, CP Automation was on-hand to help.
Tapchangers: The Fundamentals
March 12, 2019
Dr Jonathan Hiscock, managing director of Fundamentals Ltd gives us an insight into why tapchangers are so important in the power grid, how their performance can be enhanced, their reliability extended and what to expect if they’re not properly maintained.
Lack of knowledge around upcoming Halogen ban
August 1, 2018
Nearly two thirds of UK consumers have not heard of the ‘halogen lamp ban’ With the sixth stage of the ErP Regulation (EC) 244/2009 coming into force on 1 September 2018, prohibiting certain inefficient non-directional Halogen lamps on the market, LEDVANCE conducted
Winder Power highlights up to 70% saving for DNO asset refurbishment over replacement
December 19, 2014
Companies can save up to 70%, (around £100,000) and gain another 10 – 20 years in the life of a transformer through refurbishment practices. In an address to over 150 delegates at the Euro TechCon Conference in the Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon, Elizabeth
Indian switchgear and protection company aiming for European markets
December 18, 2014
Protection: this word means – a person or thing that protects someone or something. The synonyms are defence, shielding, preservation, safeguarding, safety, insurance, indemnity etc. NIEL is an expert in protecting equipment and systems connected to electricity and power. It becomes more