Scope In more details, the scope of SC A2 covers: - All kinds of power transformers, including industrial, DC convertors and phase-shifting transformers; - Reactors: shunt reactors, series reactors, saturated reactors, smoothing reactors; - Transformer components: bushings, tap changers, accessories; The activities are related to: - Design and manufacturing; - Application of material; - Utilisation: maintenance, operation, condition monitoring, life management, repair, refurbishment, disposal; - Safety and environmental aspects, e.g. noise, oil spill, fire hazard and explosion; - Economic/commercial aspects; - Quality assurance and testing. In the past (known as SC12), activities were focussed on design problems related to the rapid increase of rated voltage and power. Today, the two Strategic Directions for A2 future activities are : - Services to customers (reliability, life management, economics, tutorials, etc.) - Technology issues (safety, new technologies and concepts, electrical environment, pre-standardisation, etc.)