Transformer — This article is about the electrical device. For the toy line franchise, see Transformers. For other uses, see Transformer (disambiguation). Pole mounted distribution transformer with center tapped secondary winding. This type of transformer is… … Wikipedia
Three-phase electric power — This article deals with where, how and why three phase is used. For information on the basic mathematics and principles of three phase, see three phase. Three phase electric power is a common method of alternating current electric power… … Wikipedia
Transformer types — Circuit symbols Transformer with two windings and iron core. Step down or step up transformer. The symbol shows which winding has more turns, but not usually the … Wikipedia
Three-phase — This article deals with the basic mathematics and principles of three phase electricity. For information on where, how and why three phase is used, see three phase electric power. In electrical engineering, three phase electric power systems have … Wikipedia
Distribution transformer — Single phase distribution transformer in Canada A distribution transformer is a transformer that provides the final voltage transformation in the electric power distribution system, stepping down the voltage used in the distribution lines to the… … Wikipedia
Single-wire earth return — (SWER) or single wire ground return is a single wire transmission line for supplying single phase electrical power from an electrical grid to remote areas at low cost. It is principally used for rural electrification, but also finds use for… … Wikipedia
Delta-wye transformer — Not to be confused with Y Δ transform. A delta wye (Δ Y) transformer is a transformer that converts three phase electric power without a neutral wire into 3 phase power with a neutral wire. It can be a single three phase transformer, or built… … Wikipedia
Copper wire and cable — Copper has been used in electric wiring since the invention of the electromagnet and the telegraph in the 1820s.[1][2] The invention of the telephone in 1876 proved to be another early boon for copper wire.[3] Today, despite competition from… … Wikipedia
Scott-T transformer — A Scott T Transformer (also called a Scott Connection) is a type of circuit used to derive two phase (2 φ) current from a three phase (3 φ) source or vice versa. The Scott connection evenly distributes a balanced load between the phases of the… … Wikipedia
Current transformer — A CT for operation on a 110 kV grid In electrical engineering, a current transformer (CT) is used for measurement of electric currents. Current transformers, together with voltage transformers (VT) (potential transformers (PT)), are known as … Wikipedia
Pylon transformer — Because of weight restrictions transformers for pylon transformers are only built for voltages under 30kV.Pylon transformers are often used for the power supply of facilities outside settlements, such as farmyards or pumping stations at voltages… … Wikipedia