What are the functions of no-load current in a transformer ?

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No-load current produces flux and supplies iron loss and copper loss on no-load.

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Description : How much is the no load current of transformer?

Last Answer : No load curent of transformer is 3 to 5% of rated current in transformer.

Description : What are two components of no load current in transformer?

Last Answer : i) IM (Magnetizing/reactive /wattless) current. It magnetizes core ii) Iw (Coreloss/ active/wattful ) current. It supplies hysteresis and eddy current loss and negligible I² R loss.

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

Last Answer : A. Current flowing through the transformer consists of two components. Magnetizing current (Im) which is in quadrature (900) to the applied voltage and in phase current which is in phase to the applied voltage ... factor of transformer during no load condition will by in the order of 0.1 to 0.2

Description : 62)The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually........percent of the full-load current? A. 0.2 to 0.5 % B. 2 to 5% C. 12 to 15 % D. 20 to 30 %

Last Answer : B) 2 to 5%

Description : 40 No load test on a transformer is carried out to find A. Copper loss B. magnetising current C. Magnetising current and loss D. Efficiency of the transformer

Last Answer : C. Magnetising current and loss

Description : 22 No load test on a transformer is carried out to find A. copper loss B. magnetising current C. Magnetising current and no load loss D. Efficiency of the transformer

Last Answer : C. Magnetising current and no load loss

Description : The inrush current of a transformer at no load is maximum if the supply voltage is switched on  (1) at peak voltage value (2) at zero voltage value (3) at half voltage value (4) at 0.866 time voltage value

Last Answer : At 0.866 time voltage value

Last Answer : No-load current in a transformer lags behind the voltage by about 75°.

Last Answer : The no load current in a transformer lags behind the applied voltage by an angle of about 75°.

Last Answer : No-load current of a transformer has small magnitude and low power factor.

Description : During short circuit test iron losses are negligible because A. The current on secondary side is negligible B. The voltage on secondary side does not vary C. The voltage applied on primary side is low D. Full-load current is not supplied to the transformer

Last Answer : C) the voltage applied on primary side is low

Description : During short circuit test iron losses are negligible because A. The current on secondary side is negligible B. The voltage on secondary side does not vary C. The voltage applied on primary side is low D. Full-load current is not supplied to the transformer

Last Answer : C) the voltage applied on primary side is low

Description : For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency will occur at?

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

Description : In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of?

Last Answer : In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of less than 15A.

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

Last Answer : Yes, no-load primary current.

Description : If we give 2334 A, 540V on Primary side of 1.125 MVA step up transformer, then what will be the Secondary Current, If Secondary Voltage=11 KV?

Last Answer : A. As we know the Voltage & current relation for transformer-V1/V2 = I2/I1 We Know, VI= 540 V; V2=11KV or 11000 V; I1= 2334 Amps. By putting these value on Relation540/11000= I2/2334 So,I2 = 114.5 Amps

Description : What current flows in the transformer primary when its secondary is open?

Last Answer : A. When the secondary is open, there is no current in the secondary of the transformer. The primary takes a small current I0) from the source called no-load current which has a magnetizing ... ) producing the magnetic flux and a working component (I0 cosθ0) supplying real power for iron losses.

Description : What is Eddy current loss in transformer?

Last Answer : In transformer, we supply alternating current in the primary, this alternating current produces alternating magnetizing flux in the core and as this flux links with secondary winding, there will be induced ... dissipated as heat. This type of energy loss is called eddy current loss of transformer.

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

Last Answer : Yes,it (primary) will draw the current from the main supply in order to magnetize the core and to supply iron and copper losses on no load . There will not be any current in the secondary since secondary is open

Description : What are Current transformer?

Last Answer : They are protective devices used to measure very high value of current in power system. The Current Transformer ( C.T. ), is a type of instrument transformer that is designed to ... an alternating current in its secondary winding which is proportional to the current being measured in its primary

Description : In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no load to full load because?

Last Answer : In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no load to full load because core flux remains practically constant.

Description : A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine?

Last Answer : A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine magnetizing current and loss.

Last Answer : Primary side is low voltage side and secondary side is high voltage side.

Description : 51 A transformer has negative voltage regulation when its load power factor is A. Zero B. Unity C. Leading D. Lagging

Last Answer : C. leading

Description : 6 In a two winding transformer, the primary and secondary induced emf E1 & E2 are always A. equal in magnitude B. anti phase with each other C. in phase with each other D. determined by load on transformer secondary

Last Answer : C. In phase with each other

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 : 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 : A transformer has negative voltage regulation when its load power factor is   (1) Zero (2) Unity (3) Leading (4) Lagging

Last Answer : 0

Description : A transformer operates 24 hours day at full -load. It's full -load efficiency is :  (A) equal all day efficiency (B) more than all -day efficiency (C) less than all -day efficiency (D) equal to maximum efficiency

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

Description : At full -load of a transformer, the iron loss and copper loss are 3000 W and 4000 W respectively. Then total loss at maximum efficiency is :  (A) 7000 W (B) 6000 W (C) 8000 W (D) 4000 W

Last Answer : At full -load of a transformer, the iron loss and copper loss are 3000 W and 4000 W respectively. Then total loss at maximum efficiency is : 6000 W

Last Answer : The full-load copper loss of a trans¬former is 1600 W. At half-load, the copper loss will be 400 W.

Last Answer : An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that copper loss equal to iron loss.

Description : In a given transformer for a given applied voltage, losses which remain constant irrespective of load changes are?

Last Answer : In a given transformer for a given applied voltage, losses which remain constant irrespective of load changes are hysteresis and eddy current losses.

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.

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 : 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 : 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.

Description : What is Meant by Regulation in a Transformer?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Voltage regulation in transformers is the difference between the no load voltage and the full load voltage. This is usually expressed in terms of percentage. For example: A transformer delivers 100 ... from 2% to 4%, depending on the size and the application for which they are used

Description : What is Polarity, When Associated With a Transformer?

Last Answer : A: Polarity is the instantaneous voltage obtained from the primary winding in relation to the secondary winding. Transformers 600 volts and below are normally connected in additive polarity - that ... parallel for three phase operations. Polarity is a term used only with single phase transformers