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

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Answer :

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

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

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Description : 48.During light loads, the transformer efficiency is low because A. Secondary output is low B. Transformer losses are high C. Fixed loss is high in proportion to the output D. Cu loss is small

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