46 The core used in high frequency transformer is usually
A. Copper core
B. Cost iron core
C. Air core
D.Mid steel core

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Air core

Related questions

Last Answer : The core used in high frequency transformer is usually air core .

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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

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

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

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 : 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

Last Answer : A) 16

Description : 42 The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when A. copper losses = hysteresis losses B. Hysteresis losses = eddy current losses C. Eddy current losses = copper losses D. Copper losses = iron losses

Last Answer : D. Copper losses = iron losses

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 : If the supply frequency to the transformer is increased, the iron loss will increase.

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

Last Answer : In order to minimize eddy current loss.

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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.

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.

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 : [75] Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance which results A. Short-circuiting of the secondaries B. Power factor of one of the ... have negligible core losses D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings.

Last Answer : D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings

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 : [31] With both S1 and S2 open, the core flux waveform will be [GATE 2009] A. a sinusoidal at fundamental frequency B. flat-topped with third harmonic C. peaky with third-harmonic D. none of these

Last Answer : B. Flat topped with third harmonic

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 : 9 Which loss is not common between a transformer and rotating machines? A. Eddy current loss B. Copper loss C. Windage loss D. Hysteresis loss

Last Answer : A. Eddy current 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 : 17. Which type of loss is not common to transformer and rotating machines? A. Eddy current loss B. Copper loss C. Hysteresis loss D. Windage loss

Last Answer : D. Windage 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

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

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 : 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 : 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.