Uses of Amorphous Alloy Transformers

Like ordinary transformers, amorphous transformers are used to convert the voltage values of high-voltage power produced at power plants and substations for use in homes, apartments, buildings, factories, and other business establishments.

Ordinary transformers generally use silicon steel plates for their cores, which results in standby power losses and energy dissipation. These standby power losses are extremely burdensome and are not environmentally friendly.

In contrast, amorphous transformers minimize energy consumption loss and significantly reduce standby power by taking advantage of the properties of the alloy. However, the disadvantage is that the size of the transformer is larger and heavier than conventional transformers. Also, the mechanical noise is louder than conventional transformers.

Principle of Amorphous Transformers

The principle of the amorphous transformer involves using an amorphous alloy in the inductor (Coil), which corresponds to the iron core in ordinary transformers. This improves electron mobility and reduces power loss, particularly standby power. In a transformer, the voltage is adjusted by the ratio of the number of turns of the coils inside the transformer to the current that flows through it. The voltage value is raised or lowered depending on the ratio of the number of turns of the coils on the primary and secondary sides inside the transformer.

The higher the number of coil turns, the higher the voltage, and conversely, the lower the voltage. Power plants and substations supply electricity with high-voltage AC power because it is necessary to reduce transmission losses in the wire cables as much as possible.

The transformer, which ultimately converts the AC voltage values of 100V/200V in ordinary homes and offices, is an indispensable piece of equipment for electric utilities. The presence of these transformers allows us to safely use electricity in our daily lives.