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The book represented the collective wisdom of over 100 years of testing power transformers. Gtes product range constitutes dry type transformers, oil type transformers and solar transformers product range from 5kva up. The abb mobile, highvoltage power transformer test system enables a full range of testing on all types and brands of transformers and reactors. Jul, 2012 power transformer testing measuring dc winding resistance and checking the tap changer.
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