NIT Calicut has transferred its solid-state technology for power transformers, developed by its Department of Electrical Engineering, to Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Co Ltd, Kochi (KEL).
As part of the technology transfer programme, KEL has signed an MoU with NIT Calicut for transferring the design and scheme of SST. The MoU was signed by Sivaji Chakravorti, Director, NIT Calicut, and Shaji M Varghese, Managing Director, KEL.
Solid State Transformer (SST) is a high frequency electronic power system that can has lower energy loss, higher power quality with integrated protection that ensures better system reliability. It is smaller than the conventional transformer, enabling easier transportation and maintenance. One of its best features is that it can be designed for any capacity, suitable for residential or industrial application.
