Last Answer : Material used for construction of transformer core is usually silicon steel.
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 : 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 diameter of bars for main reinforcement in slabs, may be (a) 2 to 4mm (b) 4 to 8mm (c) 8 to 14mm (d) 14 to 18mm
Last Answer : (c) 8 to 14mm
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
Last Answer : The core used in high frequency transformer is usually air 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : What is the purpose of laminating the core in a transformer?
Last Answer : In order to minimize eddy current loss.
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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 30 In performing the short circuit test of a transformer A. high voltage is usually short circuited B. low voltage side is usually short circuited C. any side is short circuited with preference D. none of the above
Last Answer : B. Low voltage side is usually short circuited
Description : The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of A. Volts B. Amperes C. kW D. kVA
Last Answer : D) KVA
Last Answer : The stator of phase shifting transformer for use in conjunction with an A.C. potentiometer usually has a two-phase winding.
Last Answer : The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of kVA.
Last Answer : The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm.
Last Answer : Gas is usually not liberated due to dissociation of transformer oil unless the oil temperature exceeds 150°C.
Last Answer : The magnetising current of a transformer is usually small because it has small air gap.
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 : 7 The main advantage of auto transformer over a two winding transformer is A. Hysteresis losses are reduced B. Saving in winding material C. Copper losses are negligible D. Eddy losses are totally eliminated
Last Answer : A) hysteresis losses is reduced
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 : Label size of foreign article is min & postage paid words should not be less than a) 70mm X 100mm & 300sq mm b) 50mm X 80mm & 200sq mm c) 25mm X 50 mm & 100 sq mm d) None of these
Last Answer : a) 70mm X 100mm & 300sq mm
Description : 50 The equivalent resistance of the primary of the transformer having K = 5, R1 = 0.1 ohm when referred to secondary becomes .....ohm A. 0.5 B. 0.02 C. 0.004 D. 2.5
Last Answer : A. 0.5