The main tank of the transformer is the body of the transformer. It is used to hold and protect the core, winding, container for transformer oil and provide support for all other accessories of the transformer. it is provided with lifting hooks and cooling tubes.
Material Used for Main Tank of Transformer
In-order to reduce weight and stray loss, aluminium sheets are used in some tanks but it is costlier than steel tanks. Some of the name of material used to manufacture the main tank of the transformer has been listed below.
- Steel
- Alloy steel
- Specialty steel
- Fiber Glass
- Foam insulator
- Glass wool
Types of Main Tank of Transformer
Some important types of main tank of the transformer has listed below.
- Tube tank
- Plain steel sheet tank
- Tank without cooler
- Tank with separate coolers
- Corrugated wall tank
- Radiator-panel tank
Conclusion
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