In this article, we will discuss the working of transformers.
Working
of Transformers: Explained.
Transformers
are used to step electric voltage up
or down before it makes its way to
its final destination. Why does this
need to happen? Original power
distribution voltage can range from
7,200 to 24900 volts depending on
your electric utility, providers
practice and the distance to the
furthest member and the amount of load
served. That's much too high voltage
for safe home or business use.
Transmission lines connect the power
to substations brimming with transformers and control equipment. This is the
first place where they transform the voltage to saver be more manageable levels
or the distribution system. The voltage then travels through distribution lines.
It takes one or two more steps down and arrives at your home, power beats into
your home's electrical outputs and lights at 120 volts while water heaters
ranges and HVAC systems receive 240 volts. Both considerably are lower than the
original voltage.
Transformers are everywhere in our
daily lives, not just on your utility provider's lines take your cell phone
charger. For example, many of these small cousins of utility transformers
perform a similar function. Charging your cell phone with 120 volts will fry it
instantly. So the charger converts the voltage to a more tolerable 5 volts or
so the use of electricity touches nearly every aspect of our modern lives and
we have transformers to thank for bringing it safely into our homes.
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