Transformer vs. Substation

Transformernoun

Something that transforms, changing its own or another thing's shape.

Transformernoun

(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling. Their main use is to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows choosing most appropriate voltage for power generation, transmission and distribution separately.

Transformernoun

One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage.

Transformernoun

a toy consisting of a figure or representation of an object, constructed of interlocking parts in such a way that a series of turning or twisting motions of the parts can transform the object from one type of object to a different type of object, such as from an animal to an automobile.

Transformernoun

an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage

Transformer

A transformer is a passive component that transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another circuit, or multiple circuits. A varying current in any one coil of the transformer produces a varying magnetic flux in the transformer's core, which induces a varying electromotive force across any other coils wound around the same core.

Substationnoun

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

Substationnoun

A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Substationnoun

a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network