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Mike Dickinson

Mike Dickinson

Website: http://www.pacificcresttrans.com

Mike Dickinson began his carrier in the transformer industry in 1972 and has enjoyed working continuously for the same company until present day. Mike’s formal education consists in a BS in Math and a BS in Science, however, his transformer knowledge comes from working in the manufacturing plant for 5 years before joining the engineering department to learn design skills in distribution, small power, and high voltage instrument transformers. In the years between 1980 and 2000, Mike became the HV instrument transformer manager for the factory with responsibility for design, manufacturing, training, testing, marketing, and sales of CTs, PTs, and CVTs up to 230 kV. Recent changes in the company structure transferred HV product lines to other divisions. With a divesture of the distribution transformer facility, Mike moved back into distribution and small power manufacturing as the New Business Development Manager.

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Choosing the correct coils for transformers
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-11-11 (3 requests)
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When purchasing a transformer, several factors must be evaluated carefully to ensure that the correct choice is made. One question that is frequently asked by those investing in this technology is whether it is best to opt for round, rectangular or disc wound coils. There is however no simple answer ... Read more (491 words)
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THE UNIQUE ROLE OF WIND TURBINE STEP-UP (WTSU) TRANSFORME...
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-11-04 (26 requests)
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Introduction: Harnessing wind energy to perform work is not a new concept. Since the earliest of times, wind power has been captured with sails to allow traders,merchants and explorers to ply their trades and discover the world around them. On land, windmills have been used for irrigation, grinding grains, and ... Read more (1250 words)
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A rule of thumb for transformers
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-10-21 (12 requests)
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As fuel costs rise and power outages become more prevalent around the country, the power generation and distribution system in the US has come into sharp focus. So too has the need to conserve energy and the need to invest in energy-efficient products of all types. Of particular interest are ... Read more (1505 words)
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Dry Type and Liquid-Filled Transformers: A Quick Comparison
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-09-30 (139 requests)
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Transformers under load generate heat due to winding (copper) and core losses occurring during operation. There is an 'acceptable' temperature rise for transformers used in power applications, and this can even limit their size. This acceptable temperature rise is directly related to the limitations of the transformer materials; safety regulations; ... Read more (1551 words)
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Transformer Faults and Detection
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-09-14 (17 requests)
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In order to maximize the lifetime and efficacy of a transformer, it is important to be aware of possible faults that may occur and to know how to catch them early. Regular monitoring and maintenance can make it possible to detect new flaws before much damage has been done. The ... Read more (1510 words)
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Aging Transformers: A Matter of Concern
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-09-14 (4 requests)
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It's a challenge that is now common to many utilities in the US: managing aging substation transformers installed in the 1960s and 1970s and fast approaching the end of their 'life'. These transformers didn't cause a blip in the radar during the last two decades, but with every year of ... Read more (1560 words)
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Are Wind Turbine Step-Up Transformers the Weak Link in the Wind Energy Supply Ch...
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-09-02 (83 requests)
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In the rush to cash-in on wind energy, developers are often trading low first costs for higher total costs of This head long rush to install more and more wind turbines has outstripped the usual developmental learning curve, where new technologies mature by a process of trial and error, resulting ... Read more (936 words)
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Grounding Transformers
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-09-02 (74 requests)
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Grounding is clearly one of the most important aspects of electrical design, but it steadfastly continues to be misinterpreted and misunderstood. Millions of dollars in liability and loss can be attributed to ground-fault arcing; thus, grounding-related issues should top the checklists of any electrical contractor. Grounding Transformers: Simply put, a ... Read more (1463 words)
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How to Choose a Transformer
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-06-17 (22 requests)
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When choosing a transformer, there are two primary concerns: the load and the application. Several factors must be evaluated carefully while making the choice, to ensure that the needs of both primary concerns are met. To use a cliché, it is typically a 'no-brainer' to choose smaller transformers. A unit ... Read more (657 words)
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The Differences between Grounding Transformers and Distribution Transformers
Submitted by Mike Dickinson on 2009-06-16 (23 requests)
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Grounding transformers (GT) differ from "standard distribution transformers" (DT) because they are used to establish a return path for ground fault currents on a system which is otherwise isolated or effectively un-grounded. This differentiates the construction in a couple of ways. Grounding transformers must be designed to meet two basic ... Read more (462 words)

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