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AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

Charles River Analytics’ AI-based predictive maintenance platform for transformers recently landed a Small Business Innovation Research contract.


News Jun 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

Three Best Paper Awards, a Young Researcher Award, and a Young Engineer Award are presented at Europe’s premier power electronic conference.


News May 12, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Motor Starters Part 10: Autotransformers

Motor Starters Part 10: Autotransformers

Motor starters like autotransformers can solve induction motor challenges. Here’s all you need to know about the workings, connections, and…


DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

The Department of Energy proposes new energy efficiency standards to add amorphous steel cores to the nation’s power distribution transformers,…


News Jan 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safeguarding Electric Infrastructure With Wireless Spark Prevention

Safeguarding Electric Infrastructure With Wireless Spark Prevention

Hitachi Energy has unveiled its digital solution for protecting the electric infrastructure and the environment from devastating wildfires.


Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 4

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 4

Learn how to make ground connections on the supply side of the service disconnect, determine which conductor to ground, and measure the main and…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 3

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 3

Learn how to ground service-supplied AC systems and abide by the new NEC 2023 rules.


New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

Available with narrow and wide input ranges, TRACO Power’s DC/DC converter provides high-power density conversion for industrial, automation, and…


new products Nov 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
Rectification Explained Part 2: Full-Wave Rectification

Rectification Explained Part 2: Full-Wave Rectification

Rectification is a significant part of electric circuits, as it plays a role in converting AC voltage to DC voltage. This article will focus on…


Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

New BMS transformer from iNRCORE provides isolation and EMI suppression for EV battery management communications with improved reliability.


new products Nov 10, 2022 by Mike Falter
Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Transmission line performance depends on a variety of environmental factors.


Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns has added a third pin for supply ground and precision through-hole pin placement in its CSM2F Series, helping the accuracy of current…


new products Oct 29, 2022 by Mike Falter
Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Transformers experience losses that reduce voltage output at the secondary winding core. Here, you will learn about transformer voltage regulation…


How to Design a Transformer: Size and Selection

How to Design a Transformer: Size and Selection

Transformers are key electrical components useful in determining the power reaching the load from the supply. In this article, you will learn how…


Understanding Impedance Matching

Understanding Impedance Matching

Impedance matching is a significant process in electrical and electronic project design. Here, you will learn all about impedance matching from…


What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

This article discusses magnetically coupled inductors, more commonly known as transformers.


Linear Generator Technology Aims to Transform Local Power Generation

Linear Generator Technology Aims to Transform Local Power Generation

Power generation uses linear generator technology to deliver clean and scalable back-up power across fuel sources.


News Sep 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

Learn about rules permitting the absence of overcurrent protection for the conductors connected to the transformer secondary.


Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

A transformer could be tested under no-load and full-load conditions to determine its turns ratio, regulation, and efficiency. However, without…