Reimagining Power Transformer Design: Standardization Strategies to Reduce Lead Times, Mitigate Supply Chain and Labor Challenges

This paper presents a novel approach to transformer design that draws inspiration from the distribution transformer segment, where standardization has long enabled efficiency and scalability. However, applying similar principles to power transformers is inherently more complex due to their highly customized specifications. To address this, a hybrid strategy is suggested, balancing bespoke requirements with scalability through automated processes and focusing on two mechanical parameters: