7 Special features of transformers for particular purposes

Previous chapters which are common to the majority of power transformers. This chapter takes a closer look at specific classes of transformer to identify the special aspects which are required for each particular application.

7.1 GENERATOR TRANSFORMERS

Required characteristics

It is appropriate to commence this examination of specific transformer types by considering generator transformers and in this context these are taken to mean those step-up transformers directly connected to a generator output terminals in large generating stations. The break-up of the state monopoly and privatisation of electricity supply arrangements in the UK since 1990 has lead to an increase in the number ...

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