Getting Power to the People With An Electrical Transformer
The electrical transformer is essential in today’s world. Electricity is constantly being generated, transported, distributed and used. Without transformers it would make transportation impossible because power plants and electrical grids would not be able to get the voltage strong enough to travel over long distances without it diminishing by the time it reached its destination. The Electrical Technician program at ATI provides students with the skills and knowledge to work on transformers. Through extensive hands on training and the use of real world application, students will leave the program being able to repair, install, and maintain both commercial and residential transformers.
What is an electrical transformer? A transformer is a device that facilitates the transfer of electrical energy from one circuit to another, usually with a change in voltage. They are essential during the distribution process of electrical power. They raise the voltage of electricity that is produced at a power plant to the high levels required for efficient transfer. Transformers are also used at locations near where the electricity will be used and reduce the voltage to be safely used by the consumer.
How does an electrical transformer work? A typical transformer usually consists of two coils of insulated wired, called the primary and secondary wires. These wires are tightly wound around a core that contains iron. The primary coil is connected to a source of alternating current that generates a constant and varying magnetic field around the coil. This magnetic field produces an alternating current in the secondary coil, which is connected to a separate circuit. The magnetic field and currents running through the coils cause them to turn. The voltage that is put out depends on the ratio of turns between the primary and secondary coils. For example, if the ratio is 1 primary coil turn to 10 secondary primary coil turns then the voltage output will be higher than the input and reversely if the ratio is 10 primary coil rotations to 1 secondary coil rotations then the output will be lower than the voltage that came in.
The electrical transformer plays an integral role in the way we get power to the people of the world. This industry is going to continuously have employment opportunities with companies seeking highly skilled technicians. ATI provides Las Vegas students with the tools needed get into the work force right away. If you think you might be interested in a career as an electrical technician, don’t hesitate to call or click today to apply!