A step-up transformer is the key element in a vast network of electrical power generation, transmission and distribution. It is where the nature of electricity changes. Though it may not be a visible part of our daily life, it constantly works behind the scenes. We at Servokon specialize in making equipment for power management and conditioning. In this blog, we are sharing our expertise to enlighten you about the various aspects of step up transformer.
Step Up Transformer Explained
Step up transformer, like any other transformer, is a device that changes the voltage level by using the principle of electromagnetic induction. When electricity is produced in the power generation plants, it has a high magnitude of current. If it travels over long power lines through cables, it experiences huge resistance and a large amount of electricity is lost. A step-up transformer is used to change the voltage level and reduce power loss in long transmission lines.
Step Up Transformer Explained
The stepping up of voltage happens by using a different number of turns of windings. As the primary winding of the transformer, it induces voltage in the secondary windings and this is the basic principle of all transformers. To step up, the number of turns in the secondary coil winding is higher than that in the primary windings.
Components of Step Up Transformer
The components of the step-up transformers are:
Core
Core is made of iron, and it provides low resistance path for magnetic flux while reducing energy loss.
Windings
Primary and secondary windings are present in every transformer. Their turns ratio determines the increase in output voltage.
Insulation
Insulation separates the windings from each other and the core. It is highly important because of the high voltage.
Enclosure and Terminals
Encosure protects the functional parts from dust, wind, rain, moisture, and mechanical damage, while the terminals connect the transformer with the power source and load.
Applications
The key areas where step up transformer is used are:
- 1. Reduce transmission loss, improve power efficiency, and maintain grid stability.
- 2. Step up voltage from conventional and non-conventional power generation grids.
- 3. To provide step up voltage for special industrial machinery.
- 4. For an efficient power supply along the railway tracks.
Conclusion
Electricity is the first thing that comes to mind when we compare modern life with pre-modern history. It is a widespread presence in our lives, yet how it is produced is completely different from how we use it. What we receive is just a tiny fraction of the large megawatts produced in the generation plants or solar farms. By stepping up or increasing the voltage, it lowers the value of the current, and the power loss is reduced tremendously. Servokon is the best manufacturer of step-up transformers in India. We are serving a large part of our country’s power sector with our efficient and dependable transformers that last for many years.
