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Advancements in Dissolved Gas Analysis: CO/CO2 Ratio

For DGA interpretation, faults identified using hydrocarbon gases are considered more serious if they appear to affect paper insulation. That is made explicit in CIGRE…
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The importance of risk assessment and the role of Reliability-based DGA

By Chuck Hoeppner, Delta-X Research It’s often said that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. But how does one manage risk in the mission-critical,…
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Case Study: Rapid Changes in Bushing Health

IntroductionContinuous online monitoring of bushings provides real-time information which can result in the early detection of a possible failure. Challenge: A Major AlarmA prominent U.S.…
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Power Transformers Health Check

Power transformers are static electric machines used to step-up or step-down voltage in electric power applications. The capital cost of a power transformer in the…
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Understanding Bushing Failure Modes and Monitoring for Optimal Transformer Health

Monitoring the health of bushings is vital for ensuring the reliability of transformers, especially in high-stakes environments like power grids and industrial facilities. Bushings, critical…
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Electrical transformer design and manufacturing

Acutran Transformers: Built to Military Precision

Acutran is a veteran-owned custom designer and manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage dry-type transformers from 10VA to 3000kVA with voltages up to 25000V, inductors and…
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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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New Line of Transformer Oil Exclusively for Canada

This summer, Aevitas Inc. announced a partnership with Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. to bring improved access to premier transformer oil products across Canada. Aevitas…
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Utility Transformers Articles

Navigating the Transformer Supply Crunch: Strategies for Utilities Amidst Global Shortages

Navigating the Transformer Supply Crunch: Strategies for Utilities Amidst Global Shortages

The Growing Transformer Supply Crisis The global transformer supply chain is facing unprecedented challenges, with…
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and…
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Pennsylvania’s Yaw Bill

Pennsylvania’s Yaw Bill

In a significant move for Pennsylvania’s energy sector, State Senator Gene Yaw has introduced a…
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Power Transformer Failures

Power Transformer Failures

Electric utilities maximize utilization of their assets, while maintaining reliability. Power transformers are typically reliable,…
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Zensol new instrument for OLTC testing

Zensol new instrument for OLTC testing

According to CIGRE A2.34, the dynamic resistance measurement or DRM (OFFLINE) is a test that…
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