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TEST AND MEASUREMENT...

Matching actual performance

to the performance guarantee

Power transformer manufacturer is now able to optimise its efficiency
guarantees thanks power analyzer technology supplied by Yokogawa

y using the Yokogawa WT5000 Precision customers are looking for when they specify a new
Power Analyzer, Società Elettromeccan- transformer or reactor.
ica Arzignanese (SEA), an Italian Transformers play a crucial role in the
Bmanufacturer of power transformer and transmission and distribution of electrical energy;
reactors with a worldwide reputation for engineering they precisely regulate the voltage of the electricity
excellence and high production quality, is able to supply as it is transmitted from power stations to
closely match the efficiency performance guarantee homes, offices, factories and high power
that it makes to a customer, with the actual consumers, such as railways. There is always some
performance of the transformer. power loss when one voltage level is changed to
Founded in 1959, SEA supplies high-value another. In a transformer operating at transmission-
assets which are expected to provide a return over network voltages of tens of thousands of volts, the
decades. Quality, durability, safety and reliable loss of even a fraction of 1% of the converted power
performance are therefore key characteristics that can result in losses of many thousands of Watthours

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