The only proven solution to prevent transformer explosion & fire
published on December 13, 2013.
Transformer explosions are not only dangerous, but also result in extended downtime and loss of revenue. Our technology, the TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR (TP), is a fast depressurization system that is tested and proven to prevent these catastrophic events.
With more than 2,200 TP’s sold worldwide, we are happy to announce our most recent installation completed at an offshore wind farm.
The Gwynt Y Môr Wind Farm, located off the coast of Great Britain, is currently the largest Offshore Wind Power Plant in operation anywhere in Europe. This project features our custom TP designs on all 4 of its substation’s transformers.
Project Specifications:
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Customer Name: |
RWE nPower |
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Site Name: |
Gwynt Y Môr |
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MW Capacity: |
576 MW |
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Transformer Size: |
4 x 160MVA |
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Month of Install: |
January 2013 |
TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR (TP) Benefits:
- Complies with the Fast Depressurization System recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes 850 & 851 for all transformers
- 19 successful activations saving our customers assets, always preventing transformer explosion and fire, saving USD hundred millions
- The TP is covered by a USD 20 Million lifetime liability insurance, which has never been used after more than 10 years of operation.
- Solution chosen by over 200 customers across 70 different countries, protecting more than 200 different transformer manufacturers