Prospective Analysis of Energy Efficient Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformer (AMDT)

An energy efficient unit is the basic need of a power system. Majority of losses in a power network is caused by distribution transformer. Due to the many drawbacks of traditional Si-steel core distribution transformers it is necessary to search for new technology. Amorphous metal core distribution transformer replaces the conventional Si-steel core distribution transformers. Although AMDT reduces the core loss, no load loss and hazardous gas emission, it has high efficiency, reliability, flexibility, less weight and low noise level. This paper illustrates a probable solution to improve the utility of power system using energy efficient amorphous metal core distribution transformer. The study also includes a discussion over the environmental impact and economic feasibility of AMDT. Amorphous materials are available in nature. Proper approaches are needed to speed up the amorphous alloy industrialization and to implement the amorphous metal core distribution transformer in large scale.