Archive Of The Category ‘Transformer Transporters‘
Jul 2010
The largest and heaviest transformer in the world has been successfully moved in Chanzhou, China. The one million KVA/2000KV test reference transformer weighs over 700 tons, the equivalent of 600 automobiles. The mammoth unit was moved via an 800 ton capacity air caster transporter system. Built by AeroGo, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington U.S.A., the […]
Jul 2009
This excerpt was originally presented to the ASME at POWER 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information or a to see the paper, visit www.asme.org and search for POWER2009-81184. ABSTRACT Power plants originally designed to be decommissioned at 20-30 years are extending their service life by removing/replacing major power plant components. This requirement is […]
Jan 2009
Air caster transporters have proven efficient and reliable for multi-ton transformer moves. AeroGo continues to simplify adoption of vapor phase drying (vpd) technology for the transformer industry with its specialized line of Transformer Transporters. Proven over the past several years, units in the field have successfully handled capacities over 800 tons. “The unique requirements of […]