A little History on Electrical Transformers
We really do not think much about them but they are the backbone of our electrical transmission system…The Transformer.
The original 1885 Stanley prototype transformer at the Berkshire Museum.
Transformers are electrical equipment consisting of two or more coils of wire used to transfer electrical energy by means of a changing magnetic field, in this way we can change voltages up and down and convert AC to DC or vice versa.
Attached is a great link to “The History of the Transformer” from the Edison Tech Center.
What Is the Purpose of a Transformer? – From Sciencing
Here is some additional information- Transformer Basics
I think it is very interesting to learn about the history of the electrical system and how we got to our modern system from the 1800’s.
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