Where is core type and shell type construction suitable for a transformer?

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Core type transformers are popular in High voltage applications like Distribution transformers, Power transformers, and obviously auto transformers. Where as, Shell type transformers are popular in Low voltage applications like transformers used in electronic circuits and power electronic converters etc

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Description : What are the advantages of shell type transformer over core type transformers?

Last Answer : In shell type transformers the coils are well supported on the all sides and so they can withstand higher mechanical stresses developed during short circuit conditions. Also the leakage reactance will be less in shell type transformers.

Description : Material used for construction of transformer core is usually A. 0.4mm to 0.5 mm B. 4mm to 5 mm C. 14mm to 15 mm D. 25mm to 40 mm

Last Answer : d) 25mm to 40mm

Description : The core construction is like spokes of a wheel in following transformer:  (A) Berry Type Transformer (B) Core Type Transformer (C) Shell Type Transformer (D) None of the above

Last Answer : The core construction is like spokes of a wheel in following transformer:  Berry Type Transformer

Last Answer : Material used for construction of transformer core is usually silicon steel.

Description : Explain on the material used for core construction?

Last Answer : A:The core is constructed by sheet steel laminations assembled to provide a continuous magnetic path with minimum of air gap included. The steel used is of high ... The thickness of lamination varies from 0.35mm for a frequency of 50Hz and 0.5mm for a frequency of 25Hz.

Description : The area of the yoke in a transformer is taken 15 to 20% larger than that of the core. Why?

Last Answer : By keeping yoke area 15-20% higher ,the flux density in the yoke is reduced, resulting into reduction in iron losses for yoke. The reduced core area results working flux density and needed to increase the number of turns.

Description : What is the purpose of laminating the core in a transformer?

Last Answer : In order to minimize eddy current loss.

Last Answer :  Sandwich type winding is used in 3 phase shell-type transformer.

Last Answer : A shell-type transformer has reduced magnetic leakage.

Description : State any four characteristics of core type transformer.

Last Answer : Characteristics of core type transformer: i) It has one window. ii) It has one magnetic circuit. iii) Core surrounds the winding. iv) Average length of core is more. v) Area of cross ... Better cooling for winding. vii) Mechnical strength is comparatively less. viii) Repair and maintenance is easy.

Description : 72 Harmonics in transformer result in A. Increased core losses B. Increased I2R losses C. Magnetic interference with communication circuits D. All of the above

Last Answer : D. All of the above

Description : [53] The iron loss of the transformer is negligible during short circuit test because A. The entire input is just sufficient to meet Cu losses only B. Flux produced is a small fraction of the normal flux C. Iron core becomes fully saturated D. Supply frequency is held constant

Last Answer : B. Flux produced is a small fraction of the normal flux

Description : 49 The open circuit test is carried out in a transformer to find the A. Cu loss B. Core loss C. Total loss D. Insulation resistance

Last Answer : B. Core loss

Description : 46 The core used in high frequency transformer is usually A. Copper core B. Cost iron core C. Air core D.Mid steel core

Last Answer : C. Air core

Description : 45 The function of conservator in a transformer is A. To protect against internal fault B. To reduce copper as well as core losses C. To cool the transformer oil D. To take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of surroundings

Last Answer : D. To take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of surroundings

Description : 43 The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to A.Provide support to windings B. Reduce hysteresis loss C. decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path D. reduce eddy current losses

Last Answer : C. Decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path

Description : 27] In a transformer, the leakage flux of each winding is proportional to the current in that winding because A. Ohm's law applies to magnetic circuits B. Leakage paths do no saturate C. the two windings are electrically isolated D. mutual flux is confined to the core

Last Answer : B. Leakage path do not saturate

Description : 19 Transformer cores are built up from laminations rather than from solid metal so that A. Oil penetrates the core more easily B. Eddy current loss is reduced C. Less lamination is required for the windings D. Turn ratio is higher than voltage ratio

Last Answer : B. Eddy current loss is reduced

Description : 8 The transformer core is laminated to A. Reduce the copper losses B. Reduce the core losses C. Reduce the eddy current losses D. None of the above

Last Answer : C. Reduce the eddy current losses

Description : 13) In an ideal transformer A. windings have no resistance B. core has no losses C. core has infinite permeability D. all of the above

Last Answer : D. All of the above

Description : 12] Which is not the basic element of the transformer? A. core B. primary winding C. secondary winding D. mutual flux

Last Answer : D. Mutual flux

Description : 10] The main reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be A. Fluctuating load B. Poor insulation C. Mechanical vibrations D. Saturation of core

Last Answer : D) saturation of core

Description : Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable in the material for transformer core? A. Mechanical strength B. Low hysteresis loss C. High thermal conductivity D. High permeability

Last Answer : C) high thermal conductivity

Description : A 40 kVA transformer has a core loss of 400 W and a full load copper loss of 800 W. The proportion of full load at maximum efficiency is

Last Answer : A 40 kVA transformer has a core loss of 400 W and a full load copper loss of 800 W. The proportion of full load at maximum efficiency is 0.707

Description : The desirable properties of transformer core material are  (1) low permeability and low hysteresis loss. (2) high permeability and high hysteresis loss. (3) high permeability and low hysteresis loss. (4) low permeability and hysteresis loss.

Last Answer : The desirable properties of transformer core material are high permeability and low hysteresis loss.

Description : The main purpose of using core in a transformer is to (A) decrease iron losses (B) eliminate magnetic hysteresis (C) reduce reluctance of the common magnetic circuit (D) prevent eddy current loss

Last Answer : Reduce Relucatnce of the common magnetic circuit.

Last Answer : The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path.

Last Answer : The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is to decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current.

Last Answer : The core used in high frequency transformer is usually air core .

Description : When secondary of a current transformer is open-circuited its iron core will be?

Last Answer : When secondary of a current transformer is open-circuited its iron core will be hot because of heavy iron losses taking place in it due to high flux density.

Description : The size of a transformer core will depend on?

Last Answer : The size of a transformer core will depend on frequency and area of the core.

Description : Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with transformer employing?

Last Answer : Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with transformer employing core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel.

Description : Why does the core of a transformer need to be laminated?

Last Answer : Transformer cores are laminated to reduce eddy current loss.

Last Answer : Transformer core is laminated to reduce Eddy current losses.

Description : 24 Transformer cores are laminated in order to A. simplify its construction B. minimise eddy current loss C. reduce cost D. reduce hysteresis loss

Last Answer : B. Minimise eddy current loss

Description : Explain construction and working of single phase Auto transformer.

Last Answer : Construction of single phase auto transformer: (i) It has only one winding wound on a laminated circular magnetic core. (ii) The core is made of silicon steel stampings. (iii) The two terminals of the ... help of handle. 5) The same transformer can be used as step-up or step down auto-transformer

Description : Explain construction and working principle of single phase transformer.

Last Answer : A single phase transformers is an electrical device that accepts single-phase AC power and outputs single-phase AC. PRINCIPLE... The single-phase transformer works on the principle of ... and secondary windings. Thin steel laminations shall be employed to prevent power losses from the core.

Description : Explain construction and working of isolation transformer.

Last Answer :  Isolation Transformer https://youtu.be/gq9kjLlhPN0

Description : Which type of connection is used in distribution transformer?

Last Answer : Distribution transformers are connected in delta-star. This arrangement requires 3 conductors in the high voltage side and 4 in the low voltage side, as well as it provides the star point conductor as a neutral point. This can serve single phase as well as three phase loads.

Description : What is oil immersed type transformer?

Last Answer : In this type of transformer, oil is used as coolant. Entire assembly including core and windings is kept immersed in oil. The developed heat is transferred to the walls of tank through oil. Finally the heat is transferred to the surrounding air from tank wall by radiation.

Description : What are dry type transformer ?

Last Answer : In this type of transformer, air is used as coolant.The heat is taken to walls of tank and dissipated to the surrounding air.

Description : Why not reduce the noise in the core by reducing the amount of flux?

Last Answer : Transformer voltages are fixed by system requirements. The ratio of these voltages to the number of turns in the winding determines the amount of magnetization. This ratio of voltage to turns is determined ... flux at the normal voltage is fixed. This also fixes the level of noise and vibration.

Description : In transformers, why the low voltage winding is placed near the core?

Last Answer : The winding & Core are both made of metals and so an insulation have to be placed in between them, the thickness of insulation depends on the voltage rating of the winding. In order to reduce the insulation requirement the low voltage winding place near the core.

Description : Why the cross-section of iron is less than total cross section area of core?

Last Answer : This is because the core is laminated & on each lamination the insulations are are used.

Description : How do you classify transformers based on construction?

Last Answer : A. Based on construction transformers are of two types. They are distinguished from each other based on merely the manner by which primary and secondary windings are placed around the core. ... surrounds considerable part of windings. Another recent development is wound core type or spiral core.

Description : What are the transformer losses?

Last Answer : Answer: TRANSFORMER LOSSES - There are mainly two kinds of losses in a transformer namely 1. Copper loss (ohmic loss) and 2.magnetic loss (core loss). Copper losses are caused by the ... ohmic loss the following two losses are also present in the transformer stray load loss and dielectric loss.

Description : At what power maximum efficiency of power transformer and distribution transformer is designed

Last Answer : Maximum efficiency of the transformer is attained at certain load factor (α) when core losses of transformer is equal to the copper losses. PCore loss = α ^2 X PCopper loss From the ... the day. Hence distribution transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at 50% of the rated full load

Description : What happen when Transformer is given DC supply ?

Last Answer : When DC supply is given to the transformer primary winding no back emf is induced in the transformer. Importance of Back emf is that it limits the current drawn by the machine. In the absence ... in burning down of primary winding. So when dc supply is given to transformer primary windings will burn

Description : During No load why the power factor of the transformer is very low ?

Last Answer : Current flowing through the transformer consists of two components. Magnetizing current (Im) which is in quadrature (90 0 ) to the applied voltage and in phase current which is in phase to the applied voltage ... power factor of transformer during no load condition will by in the order of 0.1 to 0.2

Description : What is the supply rated o/p if two single phase transformer connect to give three phase o/p from a three phase I/p?

Last Answer : A. Each transformer is only capable of supplying 86.6%of its o/p rating