Role of the all important Transformer

in a Manufacturing facility
SmartSense
Dec 8, 2017 · 3 min read

Transformers play an important role in the power system. In relation of power grid
transformers are true support in the hurricane. They perform dependably throughout
the world safely, time after time, practically overlooked by the general public. In simple
words Transformers are designed to modify an alternating current voltage that runs
from one electric circuit to another through electromagnetic induction. These devices
have two or more windings wound around an iron core that either decrease the
incoming voltage or raise the voltage of electrical tools, as required. The number of
windings depends on the amount of electric voltage that the transformer is required to
provide. Transformers have two groups of coils — primary and secondary those are
associated with magnetic fields that act as conductors. Step-up transformers are used
to increase the voltage and step-down transformers are used to reduce the voltage
levels.
Transformers do not contain any moving parts, which means these do not require
intensive attention unlike other types of equipment. However, it is still important that
power transformers undergo regular maintenance as this is critical to the life and
functioning of this equipment. Unfortunately, maintenance and proper care are
sometimes neglected largely because of the reliability of the transformer. This leads to
a decrease in the life span of the transformer, which eventually results to failure and
downtime. With all these in mind, accurate interpretation and analysis of data
obtained from monitoring transformers are important. Maintenance data gathered
should be evaluated correctly to promote the transformer’s improved functioning and
reliability. Furthermore, maintenance programs provide relevant information on
existing issues that may result to a replacement or repair of the transformer.

Why Transformer ?
In our daily life, electricity has developed as a major part of a life and life without
electricity is a thing that cant be imagined. Industries unquestionably need constant
supply of electricity and they certainly need transformer for ducking voltage
instabilities and the malfunction of some machines is due to voltage problems. A
transformer is a solution for all these glitches and it has the capacity to fix it. If the
industries use any specialized machines, then they don’t need to worry about
transformers because high voltage transformers are designed for those specialized
applications. Generally the industries use heavy current applications and the workers
who are working there are subjected to some dangerous shocks, but this has been
rubbed off by custom current transformer because it measures the electric current and
even if the circuit is too high, the custom current transformer produces a reduced
current. So the modern industries don’t need to worry about any problems that are
existing due to electricity failures and the production of the industries can able to be
develop well if they have proper transformers that suits their industries.

Here is where SmartSense helped us to get Data monitoring, provided customized

Dashboards which gave information about transformers health and performance. It is
important to note that any amount of information obtained from conducting periodic
tests or inspections on power transformers can offer you with signs of approaching or
existing service problems. Afterward, corrective techniques may already be taken to
prevent further damages. In fact, effective interpretation of maintenance records
gathered can be used to predict impending failure. As a result, appropriate and
reasonable replacement measures may be done to minimize the impact of an outright
loss.
Points to be kept in mind while buying a transformer :

1. First of all, you need to look for a reliable transformer manufacturer and supplier.

2. Check for the protection of the device you want to purchase, and ask the
manufacturer for a guarantee.

3. Check if the manufacturer offers customized transformers to meet your

requirements so that you get a transformer best suited for the purpose you want to
purchase it for.

Choosing right place to buy a transformer from and maintaining it is as important as

taking care of our assets, so next time your transformer has a problem making sure you
go to the right place.

By,

Satish Patil

Asst. G. M. , Fiat

Electricity Transformers Manufacturing Predictive Analytics

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