Energy efficient transformer
In a typical grid, electric transformer loss typically contributes about 40-50% of the total transmission & distribution loss. Energy efficient transformer is therefore an important mean to reduce T&D loss[1]. With the improvement of electric steel (silicon steel) properties, loss of a modern transformer is reduced to half of that of the tranformer in the 70's. With new magnetic materials, it is possible to achieve even higher efficiency. Amorphous Metal Transformer is a good example[2].
Notes and References
- ^ B. Kennedy, “Energy Efficient Transformers” McGraw-Hill, 1998.
- ^ J. Li, “Use of Energy Efficient Transformers in Asia”, presented in Asian Energy Conference 2000, Hong Kong. (Available from links on Jerry Li 's page at http://jerryli.topcities.com)