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 transformers include smelting of special steel, white corundum, electrolytic aluminum, etc.


These transformers have applications in a variety of settings:

  • Furnaces: Furnace transformers are used in furnaces to ensure the correct voltage is supplied to melt and refine materials.

  • HVAC systems: In HVAC systems, furnace transformers convert high-voltage power from the electrical system to a lower voltage for the furnace controls and thermostat.

Other industrial procedures:

Furnace transformers are used in other industrial processes, such as steel plants, gas factories, and ladle furnaces.


What Happens When a Furnace Transformer Fails?

The failure of the furnace transformers can be attributed to various factors. For instance, it could happen due to issues with the contractor, wiring problems, or power surges:


A malfunctioning contractor putting excessive strain on the system or loose wiring within the transformer causing short circuits and resulting in damage.


Power surges can also overload the transformer, leading to failure.


When the transformer fails, it negatively affects the performance of the furnace. In such cases, you should get a professional HVAC technician to find and fix the issue.


Atlanta as a Furnace Transformer Manufacturer


Electric furnace transformers either come in split type or integrated type design. They use carbon rods as electrodes. The most common uses of these transformers include smelting of special steel, white corundum, electrolytic aluminum, etc.


As one of the leading transformer manufacturers and exporters in India, Atlanta Electricals offer heavy-duty transformers up to 24 pulses and 50 MVA, 66 kV Class. Our transformers are capable of operating under rigorous conditions. Also, they can handle fluctuations in currents and voltages.


For more information related to furnace transformer and a range of other industrial transformers, please visit us here: https://aetrafo.com/

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