Introduction to Electrical Transformers (Video On Demand)
Credit: 3 CPD
Subject Matter Expert: Jonathan Russell, BEng (Hons)
In Introduction to Electrical Transformers, you'll learn ...
- The role of transformers in power transmission
- Key components of a transformer and their respective functions, including the core, winding, insulating materials, and cooling systems
- Transformer types, designs and applications
- Typical locations of transformers in electrical grids and their placement in relation to other components of the grid
Overview
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Credit: 3 CPD
Unless you are living 'off the grid', you are using electricity from an electrical system that uses a transformer. Power stations use electrical transformers to increase voltage. Sub-stations use electrical transformers to decrease voltage. Even your smartphone and laptop use transformers to charge their batteries. But what are transformers? How do they work? And why do we need them? This course will help you answer all of these questions and many more!
The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning electrical transformer knowledge. Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you exactly how a transformer and its components work.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how transformers change voltage levels for electrical power transmission and utilization.
- Differentiate common transformer types by application, limitation, and design configuration.
- Identify the functions of transformer cores, windings, insulation systems, and cooling components.
- Analyze how Buchholz relays and silica-gel breathers support transformer fault detection and protection.
- Describe the purpose of a conservator tank in maintaining oil level and limiting air contamination.
- Interpret ONAN cooling terminology and its significance to transformer performance and service life.
- Evaluate why transformers are required for long-distance transmission and voltage regulation.
- Locate typical transformer positions within an electrical grid relative to other system components.
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 24 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
Preview a portion of the video before you purchase it.
Credit: 3 CPD
