Loop Tranformer

[lady sparks lover]

What is a loop transformer and when do I use it?

Lady

 

[zog]

I have no idea, please explain

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Lady,
Are you thinking about a loop feed system? The primary power cables loop in and out of a number of transformers. The system is noramlly operated with the loop open at one point and the open set of cables "parked" of terminals in the transformer primary enclosure. If a cable in the loop faults, the faulted cable is pulled "parked" parked at each end, and the working cables are reconfigured to supply power to all of the transformers in the loop. This is normal done with pad mount transformers and load break elbow terminations on the cables.
Don

 

[shockin]

Do you actually mean transformer loop. It is common to construct the primary feeding a number of transformers to form a "loop" between them. Picture four transformers with a circle interecting each transformer. The circle would represent the primary. If one portion of the primary goes bad, it can be removed from the system and nothing else is affected. If you picture four transformers with a straight line going thru them them and one portion goes bad, then your SOL. I hope thats what you were asking.

 

[lady sparks lover]

Lady,
Are you thinking about a loop feed system? The primary power cables loop in and out of a number of transformers. The system is noramlly operated with the loop open at one point and the open set of cables "parked" of terminals in the transformer primary enclosure. If a cable in the loop faults, the faulted cable is pulled "parked" parked at each end, and the working cables are reconfigured to supply power to all of the transformers in the loop. This is normal done with pad mount transformers and load break elbow terminations on the cables.
Don

Don's explanation is what I think I was looking for. I'm doing a school campus, and my supervisor mentioned a loop tranformer, because there at least 4 transformers serving this campus. I will give you more details later today.