The energizing of large power transformers has long been considered a critical event in the operation of an electric power system. When a transformer is energized by the utility, a typical inrush current could be as high as ten times its rated current. This could cause many problems from mechanical stress on transformer windings to harmonics injection, and system protection malfunction. There h...

A procedure for optimum design of a high-power, high-frequency transformer is PresentedThe Procedure is based on both electrical and thermal processes in the transformer and identifies a) the VA-rating of ferrite cores in relation to the operating frequency, , , ) the optimum flux density in the core, and c) the optimum current densities of the windings providing maximum transformer efficiency....

This study adopted previous fault patterns, results of detection analysis, historical records and data, and experts’ experiences to establish fuzzy principles and estimate the failure probability index of components of a power transformer. Considering that actual parameters and limiting conditions of parameters may differ, this study used the standard data of IEC, IEEE, and CIGRE as condition p...

A transcutaneous energy transformer system (TETS) can provide power to an implanted ventricular assist device (VAD) across an unbroken layer of skin. A TETS includes a subcutaneous secondary coil, which traditionally connects to remote power conditioning circuitry located to avoid eddy current losses and heating that occur in metal near operating TETS coils. Litz wire, used to construct the coi...