Transformers

Engineer using transformer calculator with load schedule and electrical drawings

Transformer Calculator: Calculator and Formula Guide

A transformer calculator converts load power, voltage, phase, power factor, and efficiency into the kVA and current needed for initial selection. The result is a starting point. A reliable specification must also…

Window, bar-primary and ring current transformers beside electrical switchgear

Complete Guide to Transformer Types & Construction

A current transformer (CT) converts a large primary current into a smaller, standardized secondary current that meters and protection relays can safely measure. Its apparent simplicity hides important design choices:…

Partially assembled oil-immersed power transformer showing core, windings, tank and radiators

Complete Guide to Transformer Components & Parts

The transformer core creates a low-reluctance path for alternating magnetic flux, while windings transfer energy between voltage levels. A complete power transformer also needs insulation, tank, oil or air cooling,…

Oil-immersed, dry-type and distribution transformers in a modern electrical equipment facility

Complete Guide to Transformer Fundamentals

Learn what electrical transformers do, how they work, the main transformer types, essential ratings, cooling and losses, and how to specify the right transformer for an industrial or utility project.