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Transformer efficiency is maximum when copper losses are equal to iron losses.

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Last Answer : For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency will occur at unity power factor.

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Last Answer : Transformer efficiency

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Last Answer : A transformer operates 24 hours day at full -load. It's full -load efficiency is : equal all day efficiency 

Last Answer : The efficiency of transformer is Greater than electrical Machine because there is no rotational losses in transformer and there is no air gap losses in transformer so losses is less in transformer compare to electrical machine so efficiency is higher in case of transformer.

Description : If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will occur in?

Last Answer : If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will occur in windings.

Description : The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its?

Last Answer : The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its voltage ratio.

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Last Answer : As transformer is static device with no moving parts, the losses due to friction & windage are completely absent. Hence transformer has efficiency of more than 90%.

Last Answer : The efficiency of a power transformer is of the order of 98 percent.

Description : The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because?

Last Answer : The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output.

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Description : Maximum Power Transfer Theorem 1

Last Answer : Maximum Power Transfer Theorem 1

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Description : The maximum torque of d.c. motors is limited by?

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Description : For maximum transfer of power, internal resistance of the source should be?

Last Answer : For maximum transfer of power, internal resistance of the source should be equal to load resistance.

Description : "Maximum power output is obtained from a network when the load resistance is equal to the output resistance of the network as seen from the terminals of the load". The above statement is associated with?

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Description : The synchronous motor will develop maximum power when the load angle is?

Last Answer : The synchronous motor will develop maximum power when the load angle is 900.

Description : What is the maximum number of circuit breakers in a panel?

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Description : What is the condition for maximum efficiency of transformer?

Last Answer : When Iron losses is equal to copper losses.

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Description :  Compare the salient features of LED and CFL based on: i] Lamp Efficiency ii] Life span 

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