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MAKPOWER
May 9, 2024

Cooling Transformers: An Elemental Battle of Oil, Air, and Water

Transformers produce substantial heat that can quickly become problematic without adequate cooling.

Unmanaged heat builds up, decreasing efficiency, accelerating wear, and potentially leadi

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MAKPOWER
April 22, 2024

Transformer Maintenance in Harsh Environmental Conditions

Transformers at industrial facilities face unique challenges in harsh conditions. At extreme temperatures, dust, moisture, and corrosion take a heavy toll, accelerating wear and tear.

Maint

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MAKPOWER
April 18, 2024

Extending Transformer Life through Predictive Maintenance

Over time, transformers endure wear and tear that degrades performance and risks failure.

Predictive transformer maintenance offers a proactive solution, using advanced monitoring to identi

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MAKPOWER
April 11, 2024

The Importance of Proper Transformer Sizing and Capacity Planning

Transformers play a key role in industrial electrical systems, adjusting voltage levels to serve different applications.

Correct transformer sizing and capacity planning ensure reliable pow

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MAKPOWER
April 4, 2024

Transformer Safety Hazards and Precautions for Industrial Facilities

Transformers are essential in industrial electrical systems but also introduce serious safety risks if improperly handled.

Electrical hazards like arc flash and shocks can severely injure o

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MAKPOWER
March 20, 2024

Earth Shielding and How it Protects Induction Furnace Transformers

Induction furnace transformers turn electrical energy into the intense heat required for melting metals.

However, this process is vulnerable to disruptions from harmonics, electrical freque

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