Compare core type and shell type transformer.
Core type
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Shell type
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It has one window
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It has two windows
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It has one magnetic circuit.
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It has two magnetic circuits.
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Core surrounds the winding.
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Winding surrounds the core
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The average length of the core is more.
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The average length of the core is less.
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Area of cross-section is less so more turns are required.
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Area of the cross section is more so less turns are required.
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Better cooling for winding
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Better cooling for core
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Mechnical strength is less
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Mechnical strength is high
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Repair and maintenance is easy
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Repair and maintenance is difficult
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Application: Low current, high voltage
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Application: High current, low voltage
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Shell Type Transformer
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Core Type Transformer
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The core surround the windings
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The Winding surround the core
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Magnetic Flux is distributed into 2 paths
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Magnetic Flux has only one continuous path
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Suitable for less voltage & high output
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Suitable for high voltage & less output
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Difficult for repairs
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Easy for repairs
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More in Weight
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Less in Weight
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It has two windows opening
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It has one window opening
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