Furnace TransformerPower Magnetics supplies Furnace Transformers to industry for deployment across the globe because of their extraordinarily long life and reliability. Power Magnetics manufactures high and low volume specialty Furnace Transformers in a wide range of voltages and power. Power Magnetics Furnace Transformers are designed to supply AC power to the resistive heating elements of arc and induction furnaces. It is usually assumed that there is an SCR amplifier in the primary circuit for control. These devices are used in induction heating and furnace markets.
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Scott ConnectionThe Scott or “T” connection is another way of saying that the unit is designed for 3-2Ø operation. In the case where the load is divided equally into (2) zones, this connection results in a balanced 3Ø line current.
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Globar™Silicon carbide heating elements have the characteristic that their resistance increases as the elements age. So unless the voltage to the element can increase, the power (and temperature of the furnace) will drop. The transformer thus has taps that can be utilized to boost voltage (usually no more than 100%). Almost always the kVA of the transformer will be greater than the kW of the load. As a result of increasing resistance the element will have to be run at the next higher voltage tap, which translates into more kVA.
Globar is a trademark of American Resistor Company. |
