Transformer lead times reach 48 months as electricity demand surges ...

Infrastructure firm Prolec and utility equipment firm Ubicquia have combined efforts to design and market what they call a fully integrated smart transformer. The new transformers deliver real-time ...

America is currently in the midst of a transformer super cycle. In the short term, a 2020 study by the United States' Department of Energy reported that 70 percent of the country's distribution ...

In the past few articles, we have looked into several different building components including structure, HVAC, roofs, in addition to performance based design. One important building component that we ...

The U.S. Department of Energy proposed higher energy-efficiency standards for three categories of distribution transformers to improve the resiliency of the U.S. power grid, lower utility bills and ...

Violations of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding transformers are often encountered while performing electrical plan reviews. There are far too many NEC requirements to explain in just one ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards can result in catastrophic damage, disrupt business continuity, and cause ...

Transformers are the most efficient electrical devices used in different places. Unexpected voltage problems do arise frequently at houses, industries, hotels, and other places. Different types of ...