Detailed Project Report on high voltage transformer

General Overview of High Voltage Transformer

 

High voltage transformers are utilized for conversion of voltages from one level or phase configuration to another (from higher to lower). These transformers are known to include distinctive features such as control and instrumentation applications, electrical isolation, power distribution and others. The high voltage transformers work on the principle of magnetic induction between coils to convert current levels and/or voltage. 

 

Various specifications need to be considered while searching for high voltage transformers. Tehse include maximum power rating, maximum secondary voltage rating, output type, maximum secondary current rating, and much more. More than one secondary voltage value may be provided by the transformer. The rated power of the transformer is the sum of VA (Volts X amps) and the out put choices normally include AC and DC. 

 

Energy Losses of High Voltage Transformers

 

It is important to understand the construction and maintenance of high voltage power transformers which include information pertaining to condition monitoring techniques, degradation processes, maintenance techniques and much more. Energy losses in an ideal transformer would be none and should depict 100% efficiency. The energy of a high voltage transformer is dissipated in the core, windings and surrounding structures. Energy losses in the transformer arise from Winding Resistance, Hysteresis Losses, Eddy Currents, Magnetostriction, Mechanical Losses and Stray Losses. 

 

Industry Overview of High Voltage Transformer

 

- Competitive Players: 

 

The key players of high voltage transformers include Siemens, ABB, GE, Hitachi, Toshiba, XD Group, Mitsubishi, China Electric Equipment Group (CEEG) and few more. Various strategies and collaborations are undertaken by these players to combat prevalent competition within the market. 

 

- Market by Types: 

 

High voltage transformer market is further divided into Three-Phase Transformer and Single-Phase Transformer. 

 

- Market Analysis

 

The market for high voltage transformers is segmented into: North America, Latin America, Russia, Europe, Japan, Middle East and Africa. The high voltage transformer market is at the peak due to increased requirements of global energy production over the past decade, which in turn has led to the increasing need for expanding T&D networks globally. To meet the growing energy demands, related infrastructure is being developed such as substations, power lines and various associated new technologies – thereby increasing the demand of high voltage transformers. 

Reliability and grid stability have driven new investments and overall spending in the distribution markets. The high voltage power transformer market is largely controlled by four major market players – Siemens AG (Germany), Toshiba (Japan), General Electric (U.S) and ABB (Switzerland). These control nearly half of the overall market. These organizations have the advantage of having manufacturing operations which vcater to network expansion hotspots such as Asia-Pacific and Middle-East. 

 

 

Market Segmentation

 

The market of High Voltage Transformers is segmented into Energy and Power Utilities, Power Generation, Power Distribution and Power Transmission. 

 

Key Market Drivers 

 

The key drivers of this market include (a) Rose in growth of the micro grid and power generation and transmission technologies (b) growth in industrialization and centralization

 

Challenges 

 

The market of high voltage transformer depicts cost and reliability challenges, market landscape, technological launches, acquisitions, and much more.