Energy efficient transformer

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In a typical power distribution grid, electric transformer power loss typically contributes to about 40-50% of the total transmission and distribution loss. Energy efficient transformers are therefore an important means to reduce transmission and distribution loss.^[1] With the improvement of electrical steel (silicon steel) properties, the losses of a transformer in 2010 can be half that of a similar transformer in the 1970s.^{[citation needed]} With new magnetic materials, it is possible to achieve even higher efficiency. The amorphous metal transformer is a modern example.^[2]

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" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-07-06.

External links

World's largest Amorphous Metal Power Transformer: 99.31% Efficiency [1]
Amorphous Metals in Electric-Power Distribution Applications
Australian MandatoryEfficiency Requirements for Distribution Transformers

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[1] B. Kennedy, “Energy Efficient Transformers” McGraw-Hill, 1998.

[2] "J. Li, "Use of Energy Efficient Transformers in Asia", presented in Asian Energy Conference 2000, Hong Kong" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-07-06.

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