8 Standard Tests Performed on Power Transformers
Step-up transformers that increase voltage and step-down transformers that reduce electrical energy serve almost all commercial, residential, and industrial zones to regulate power. Voltage needs differ, and some countries use a higher voltage power supply than others. For instance, the U.S uses a voltage supply level of 120 volts for residential zones. The voltage supply level may differ across zones or even nations.
All transformers should get tested before use. The transformer installation team always conducts performance and specifications tests before putting any transformer to service. Proper transformer testing makes sure that the mechanical, thermal, and electrical specifications are suitable for the grid system that it serves. Read on to get a glimpse of the eight necessary transformer tests performed before the commissioning of any transformer, and the transformer testing equipment used.
1. The Turns Ratio Tester and Turns Ratio Testing
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