Retrofitting Wind Farm Step-up Transformers
The wind energy market in the United states has grown by nearly 2000% since the year 2000. As detailed below, according to the US Department of Energy, the installed base is presently at nearly 50,000...
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An Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is a furnace that heats a mass of metal (referred to as a “charge”) to its’ melting point by means of an electric arc. Arc furnaces are very popular for the melting of...
View ArticleZigzag Grounding Transformers
I was taking my daily walk through the production floor a few years ago looking for photo opportunities to include in a training presentation. I came across a padmount transformer in the Final Prep...
View ArticleClass 1, Division 2
Many times project specifications require that the product be built such that it is suitable for “Class 1, Division 2” installation. What does that mean? The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines...
View ArticleOil Sampling Energized Padmount Transformers
The ability to assess the general condition of the liquid filled transformer through dissolved gas analysis (DGA) represents a significant advantage over dry type transformers. Monitoring the dissolved...
View ArticleUL Rating Increases
Pacific Crest Transformers is proud to announce they have increased their UL rating from 46 kV to 69 kV for the Liquid-Filled Type Distribution Transformers with disc wound construction. Pacific Crest...
View ArticlePacific Crest Transformers Expands Factory Capacity
Medford, OR, Pacific Crest Transformers announces that it has added to its factory capacity here in Medford, doubling the size of its largest transformer. PCT will now be able manufacture...
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Power Transformer News Article
Pacific Crest now able to manufacture transformers up to 30 MVA Dec 17, 2015 U.S.-based manufacturer Pacific Crest Transformers has announced that it has added to its factory capacity in Medford,...
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Pacific Crest Transformers opens new manufacturing facility in Monterey, Mexico Pacific Crest Transformers has announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Monterey, Mexico. At 20,000 sq....
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