What is a Furnace Transformer?
A furnace transformer is a special type of power transformer. It is located at the heart of the HVAC system, which stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It regulates the alternating current (AC) that runs a furnace. It has primary applications in smelting metals such as steel. Therefore, it is often referred to as the smelting transformer. This special transformer possesses the capacity to withstand ultra-large current loads and high mechanical stresses repeatedly. More often than not, the primary voltage of the furnace transformer remains below 72.5 kV and rarely exceeds this threshold. It can handle currents ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of amperes. Furnace transformers ensure that your home or industrial furnaces work safely and at peak efficiency. Applications of Furnace Transformer Electric furnace transformers either come in split type or integrated type design. They use carbon rods as electrodes. The most common uses of these tr...