Power Engineering

Considerations for Selecting a Spare GSU Transformer

Is your power plant financially prepared for a generator step-up (GSU) transformer failure? As one of the vital components of a power generation facility, GSUs are the interface between the power ...
Business Wire

Siemens Energy Installs World’s First Leased Rapid Response Transformers Allowing a Large Generating Facility to Return to Service

Siemens Energy’s on-demand mobile resistance transformer allows equipment to be leased out and deployed rapidly to maximize grid resilience while mitigating the impacts of long-term outages or for ...
KETV Omaha

OPPD moves heavy piece of equipment early Monday morning

The Omaha Public Power District moved a large piece of heavy equipment early Monday morning.The backup generator step-up transformer (GSU) was moved from the Elkhorn area to OPPD's Turtle Creek ...
T&D

Fast-Tracking Transformer Replacement

This has been one hot summer, and it’s extended into fall. September has seen continuous record setting high temperatures and unprecedented electricity consumption. The Electric Reliability Council of ...
Machine Design

The Role of Power Transformers in Electrical Grids

It is important for machine design engineers to understand how transformers work so they can design machinery that operates optimally within the proper voltage ranges, as well as select the right ...
POWER Magazine

Integrated Power Services agrees to acquire ABB’s U.S. and Canadian hydro generator rewind and transformer repair businesses

Greenville, SC (March 21, 2022) – IPS, the North American leader in the service and repair of electric motors, generators, power transmission and mechanical components, has agreed to acquire ABB’s U.S ...