Know How Electrical Transformers Work?
An electrical transformer is a device that transfers power from one circuit to another through electromagnetic induction. It does this by taking electrical power from one coil of wire and transferring it to another coil of wire, thus producing a magnetic field around the transformer that moves across its core. In an electrical power distribution system, such as in your house or office, electricity generated at the power station or hydroelectric dam is transmitted along two circuits: one bringing the electricity into your home and the other carrying it out again. This second circuit requires much more voltage than the first circuit because it carries energy over greater distances. These two circuits’ voltage differences are used to power electric motors and other devices. The transformer transfers the voltage from the second circuit to the first, raising the voltage and reducing the current flow in the second circuit so that more energy can be transferred over a greater distance. As it does this, the magnetic field around it induces electricity in coils of wire that are wrapped around its core. This process is known as electromagnetic induction, meaning that a huge amount of power can be transferred at a low cost. The purpose of this blog is to help you understand how transformers work.