Don't Let a Missing Neutral Delay Your Data Center Build

Your data center needs 120V single-phase power, but the utility feed is three-wire. A step-down transformer will work— it will also cost you more and take longer to source. There's a smarter path.

Neutral Grounding Transformers (NGTs) convert three-wire distribution systems into four-wire systems at a fraction of the size and cost of conventional step-down alternatives. But specifying one incorrectly can compromise fault protection, voltage regulation, and system safety.

This white paper from the engineering team at Quality Transformer & Electronics (QT&E) breaks down the critical specification inputs — maximum neutral current, fault current withstand, impedance selection, X/R ratio, and protection coordination — so you can get the right transformer built to your exact requirements.

What you'll learn:

• Why NGTs are more economical than step-down transformers for deriving a system neutral
• How to determine maximum neutral current, including load balancing and simultaneity factors
• Fault current and impedance trade-offs that impact both safety and voltage regulation
• Specialized applications for ungrounded systems and inverter/solar farm integration
• What your manufacturer needs from you to deliver a properly sized, code-compliant unit

Download the white paper and get a transformer engineered for your system — delivered while your competitors are still waiting on a quote.

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