Transformers

1. Amorphous metal core transformers improve electrical power distribution efficiency by reducing transformer core losses by about 70% compared to silicon steel-based transformers under sinusoidal load conditions.
2. Amorphous metal core transformers have superior electrical performance under harmonic conditions and may be possible to improve power quality and mitigate harmonics.
3. Amorphous metal core transformers have lower temperature rise, slower deterioration of insulation, may extend life and lower life cycle cost of the equipment.
4. Manufacturing of Amorphous metal is one step casting process compared to multiple steps involved in manufacturing CRGO material. Due to this characteristic high technology process, the energy consumption for manufacturing amorphous metal is about 25% compared to CRGO material. This makes amorphous material truly Eco-Friendly products it saves energy even during its manufacturing process.
Probably, first cost of amorphous transformers may be little higher (subject to efficiency parameters) in cases where high loss specifications are prevalent but in terms of life cycle cost of equipment (TOC) the same will be more competitive & better value for investment. As one move up the performance parameters, amorphous transformers may be cheaper even in the first cost and various global specifications are testimony to the same.
5. Since no load losses or core losses are 24 x 7; use of amorphous metal transformers can lead to huge saving in energy and therefore reduce greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
6. Excellent option to reduce system or distribution losses and improve efficiency.
7. Key to improving utility economics and enhancing energy conservation efforts worldwide.
8. Less expensive to operate
9. Replacing older inefficient transformers improves reliability.