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

1 Answer

Answer :

In order to minimize eddy current loss.

Related questions

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 : 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.

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

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

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 : What is the purpose of providing Taps in transformer and where these are provided?

Last Answer : In order to attain the required voltage, taps are provided, normally at high voltages side(low current).

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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

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.

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

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 : 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 : 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 : 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

Description : How to connect two single phase transformer to give three phase o/p from a three phase I/p ?

Last Answer : A. They would have to connect in an open-delta.

Description : What is the 3 ph transformer ?

Last Answer : A. A 3ph transformer is that transformer which is equivalent to three single phase transformer but wound on one core and enclosed within one common case.

Description : What parameters or technical particulars are important to be considered while designing protection scheme of the transformer?

Last Answer : 1.Network Diagram showing the position of the transformer in the system 2.kVA or MVA rating of the transformer 3.Fault Level at the transformer 4.Voltage Ratio 5.Winding Connections 6.Per Unit ... Oil Filled 11.Length and area of cross section of the connecting leads between CTs and Relay Panel

Description : What can be the reasons for the failure of the transformer?

Last Answer : Answer: Transformer is one of the most expensive equipments in the Power System. Failure of the transformer can cause outage of power supply for even days. However, multiple things can go wrong with ... relays. 3.Short Circuits 4.Open Circuits 5.Earth Faults 6.Over Voltage 7.Reduced system frequency

Description : How Transformer Protection provided for internal faults?

Last Answer : 1.Bucholz Relay (1st Stage Alarm and 2nd Stage Trip) 2.Sudden Pressure Relay (1st Stage Alarm and 2nd Stage Trip) 3.Pressure Relief Valve (1st Stage Alarm and 2nd Stage Trip) 4.Pressure Switch ... 8.Gas Temperature Indicator (Alarm) 9.Silicon Breather (Passive - no alarm) 10.Smoke Detector (Alarm)

Description : How does change in frequency affect the operation of a given transformer?

Last Answer : a) Iron loss .........increases with a decrease in frequency. A 60-Hz transformer will have nearly 11% higher losses when worked on 50Hz instead of 60 Hz. However, when a 25-Hz ... ....since total loss is greater at a lower frequency, the temperature is increased with decrease in frequency.

Description : Does the transformer draw any current when its secondary is open?

Last Answer : Yes, no-load primary current.

Description : WHAT is ZIG ZAG Grounding Transformer

Last Answer : ANSWER: Three Single Phase Transformers can be connected to have a three phase Zig Zag Transformer. This system can be used for either grounding or developing a fourth WIRE from a three phase neutral. An example ... - three phase - three wire system to a 480Y/277 V - three phase - four wire system

Description : What is Meant by Temperature Rise in a Transformer?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Temperature rise in a transformer is the temper¬ature of the windings and insulation above the existing ambi¬ent or surrounding temperature, and is determined by the insulation class used in the transformer coils.