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  2. Autotransformer - Wikipedia

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    In electrical engineering, an autotransformer is an electrical transformer with only one winding. The "auto" (Greek for "self") prefix refers to the single coil acting alone. In an autotransformer, portions of the same winding act as both the primary winding and secondary winding sides of the transformer. In contrast, an ordinary transformer ...

  3. Korndörfer autotransformer starter - Wikipedia

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    A further transient problem is that with a single coil construction and a star switch, the autotransformer acts as a step-up transformer during the <5 microsecond period at contact separation of the Star point switch. With the motor connected to the 80% voltage tap there will be an escalation of the transient by 5:1 ratio.

  4. Transformer types - Wikipedia

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    The equivalent power rating of the autotransformer is lower than the actual load power rating. It is calculated by: load VA × (|Vin – Vout|)/Vin. [2] For example, an auto transformer that adapts a 1000 VA load rated at 120 volts to a 240 volt supply has an equivalent rating of at least: 1,000 VA (240 V – 120 V) / 240 V = 500 VA.

  5. Electrification of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad

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    The solution decided upon by the railroad, after several years of study, was a balanced autotransformer system. Remarkably, the railroad changed transmission system architectures within four hours, although preliminary work had taken the preceding 18 months. On Sunday, January 25, 1914, the railroad shut down the entire power system at 2 am.

  6. Electrical transformers could be a giant bottleneck waiting ...

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    Electrical transformers could be a giant bottleneck waiting for the AI industry—unless AI itself solves the problem first. Dylan Sloan. February 27, 2024 at 5:04 PM ... Solutions that don’t ...

  7. Uninterruptible power supply - Wikipedia

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    There are several solutions to reduce the THD I in a double-conversion UPS: Classic solutions such as passive filters reduce THD I to 5%–10% at full load. They are reliable, but big and only work at full load, and present their own problems when used in tandem with generators. An alternative solution is an active filter.

  8. Amtrak's 60 Hz traction power system - Wikipedia

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    The autotransformers are rated at 10 MVA, 1.2% impedance, two winding, 27.5 kV. [7] Each paralleling station bus is connected to both north and south track catenary and feeder lines via automatic circuit breakers. The autotransformer is connected to the bus bars by an additional circuit breaker.

  9. Tap changer - Wikipedia

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    This technique overcomes the problems with open or short circuit taps. In a resistance type tap changer, the changeover must be made rapidly to avoid overheating of the diverter. A reactance type tap changer uses a dedicated preventive autotransformer winding to function as the diverter impedance, and a reactance type tap changer is usually ...