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Overheating coil on a dry-type transformer
One coil of a dry-type transformer significantly hotter than the others, indicating overheating that warranted inspection and cleaning before failure.
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EquipmentDry-type transformer (indoor)
IndustryManufacturing
Problem typeTransformer overheating
Possible causeSuspect Internal Discrepancy
Maximum temperature185.1°F
Temperature rise100.1°F
Ambient85°F
What was found
Thermal imaging identified significant heating on one transformer coil supplying a production panel.
Why it mattered
This transformer supplied a production panel on the manufacturing floor.
Potential consequences
Failure could interrupt manufacturing operations and shut down the production line.
Recommendation
Inspect internal issue, replace component if necessary.
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