The Core Advantages of Upgrading to a New Step Down Transformer
Because the step down transformer is a long life component, many of them are kept in service much longer than they were designed to last, in many industrial and utility applications. It is possible that aging transformers will still operate but they are unlikely to function efficiently and reliably. With the escalating cost of energy, tougher environmental laws and loads of newfound sensitivity, the need to upgrade is stronger than ever. At Jiangsu Ryan Electric, we create and offer step down transformer solutions that offer instant and remarkable improvements in efficiency, reliability, safety and adaptability. Below are some of the major advantages of replacing an aged step down transformer with a new, high performance transformer:
Significant Energy Savings Through Reduced Losses
The biggest and most apparent gain with a new step down transformer is the dramatic decrease in no load and load losses. The older transformers have a conventional grain oriented steel core and have a higher hysteresis loss and eddy current loss, continuously dissipating energy. New materials: Amorphous metal core or grain-oriented silicon steel are used in the step down transformer designs we use today, which include optimized winding designs to reduce copper losses. The savings in total losses between 20-30% in a typical 10 MVA unit when upgraded to a new Ryan Electric unit, can result in significant annual electricity cost savings. These benefits during the useful life of a transformer can often more than justify the capital investment and can also be a cost-effective investment that can reduce your facility's carbon footprint.
Enhanced Reliability and Reduced Unplanned Downtime
Step down transformer units have a habit of aging, causing deterioration of the insulation, loose connections and mechanical wear, and can cause catastrophic failure. If a transformer fails, it could disrupt production, resulting in losses of downstream equipment, and expensive emergency repairs or replacement of the transformer. The new transformers we use are new and have the latest insulation technology. The models use high-quality epoxy resin technologies and oil-immersed models are fitted with extremely high quality mineral oil or biodegradable fluids that are appropriate for the application and all of which are highly resistant to partial discharge, moisture ingress and thermal ageing. To ensure mechanical and electrical stability in the long term, all of the new step down transformer made by Ryan Electric undergo a full line of routine, type and special tests in our CNAS accredited laboratory, such as short circuit withstand test, impulse voltage test. This course is challenging but will ensure that your improved transformer will be delivering many years of trouble free service at minimum maintenance.
Superior Voltage Regulation for Sensitive Loads
Today, electronic drives, automation controllers and precision instrumentation are used in more and more of the industrial processes and require stable voltage levels. The older step down transformer sets may have poor voltage regulation, and may be subjected to undervoltage or overvoltage because of the changing of load, this may impact the manufacture procedure or cause harm to sensitive electronic device. Controlled impedance values of our transformers and precision tap changers guarantee the stability of secondary voltage in spite of the wide variation of operating conditions. Cast resin types are available for use in indoor substations, pad mounted types are recommended for outdoor distribution or substation step down transformer types are recommended for utility interconnections; all of our types provide the user with the same level of power quality, which helps safeguard their valuable equipment and process continuity.
Future-Ready Design and Environmental Compliance
Efficiency, noise level, and environmental harmful materials are being regulated ever more stringently in the world. If an older step down transformer is not up to today's level of efficiency according to DOE (USA), EcoDesign (EU) or other regional efficiency standards, a penalty or restriction on your facility may be incurred. Also, the oil-filled transformers that are older are likely to have oil that contains PCB that can be harmful to the environment and the owner's liability. The insulating fluids and materials used in our new transformers are eco-friendly and meet or exceed global environmental requirements, and comply with IEEE, IEC, UL, CE and ASTA standards. We can also offer options like low noise enclosure, corrosion resistant coating and seismic rated construction of the facility, giving you the confidence that your facility will meet future operational and regulatory requirements. The new Ryan Electric step down transformer will solve today's power problems and is an investment in a solution that will be compliant and capable for decades.
The advantages of replacing an old step down transformer with a new "modern" step down transformer are numerous including reduced energy waste, greater reliability, power quality and regulatory compliance. With dedicated R&D, precision manufacturing using automation and accredited testing laboratories, our transformers at Jiangsu Ryan Electric are engineered to deliver high performance and durability. Our step down transformer products are trusted by industry leaders all over the world, and will help you to safeguard your assets, optimize your operations and create sustainable growth today and well into the future.
