Explain about the open and short circuit tests on transformer?

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A. Open circuit test (No load test) and short circuit test (full load test) are performed on a transformer to determine (i) Equivalent circuit of transformer (ii) Voltage regulation of transformer (iii) Efficiency of transformer. The power required for these tests on transformer is equal to the power loss occurring in the transformer. Open circuit test on transformer is used to determine core losses in transformer and parameters of shunt branch of the equivalent circuit of transformer. Short Circuit test on transformer is used to determine copper loss in transformer at full load and parameters of approximate equivalent circuit of transformer.

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Last Answer : A:The open circuit on a transformer is conducted at a rated voltage because core loss depends upon the voltage. This open circuit test gives only core loss or iron loss of the transformer.

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Last Answer : B. Low voltage side

Description : 64)During the short-circuit test on a small transformer the frequency is increased from 50-200Hz. The copper losses will increase by a factor of A. 16 B. 4 C. 1 D. 1/4

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

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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

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Last Answer : Yes, no-load primary current.

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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 : 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 : 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

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Description : An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure?

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Description : What will happen if DC supply is given on the primary of a transformer?

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