Last Answer : The transformer laminations are insulated from each other by thin coat of varnish.
Description : 69 In case there are burrs on the edges of the laminations of the transformer, it is likely to result in A. Vibrations B. Noise C. Higher eddy currents loss D. Higher hysteresis loss
Last Answer : C. Higher eddy currents loss
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
Last Answer : The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm.
Last Answer : In a power or distribution transformer about 10 percent end turns are heavily insulated to withstand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns.
Description : 70] Silicon steel used in laminations mainly reduces A. Hysteresis loss B. Eddy current losses C. Copper loss D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Hysteresis loss
Description : 61 The degree of mechanical vibrations produced by the laminations of a transformers depends on A. Tightness of clamping B. Gauge of laminations C. Size of laminations D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : 60)The noise resulting from vibrations of laminations set by magnetic force, is termed as A. magnetostriction B. boo C. hum D. zoom
Last Answer : C. Hum
Last Answer : Silicon steel used in laminations mainly reduces hysteresis loss.
Description : The insulating material used between the commutator segments is normally (a) graphite (b) paper (c) mica (d) insulating varnish
Last Answer : Ans: c
Description : Cables for 220 kV lines are invariably (a) mica insulated (b) paper insulated (c) compressed oil or compressed gas insulated (d) rubber insulated (e) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) compressed oil or compressed gas insulated
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 : What do you call a cable consisting of twisted pairs of conductors, each separately insulated? A. Microstrip line B. Strip line C. Quad D. Coaxial cable
Last Answer : C. Quad
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 : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Blistering may be cured by applying water paint finished with oil paint dried with a little copal varnish (B) Cracked paints may be cured by ... sand preparing the surface and giving a fresh coat with plenty of turps (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : How can I strip old sticky varnish off a chest of drawers?
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Description : Two infinitely long, thin, insulated, straight wires lie in the x-y plane along the x- and y- axis respectively. Each wire carries a current I, respec
Last Answer : Two infinitely long, thin, insulated, straight wires lie in the x-y plane along the x- and y- axis respectively. Each ... x C. y = x-1 D. y = -x+1
Description : What is a Transformer ?
Last Answer : Ans : A transformer is a static piece of apparatus which transforms electrical energy from one Circuit to another circuit without changing the frequency either stepping up or stepping down the voltage .
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 : 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 : 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 : Does the transformer draw any current when its secondary is open?
Last Answer : Yes, no-load primary current.
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
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 : Explain about auto transformer?
Last Answer : A. It is type of transformer with only one winding a portion of which is shared by both primary and secondary. Advantages: It is used where transformation ratio differs little from unity. As ... voltage as per out requirements and can smoothly increase or decrease its value as per our requirement.
Description : Explain about the open and short circuit tests on transformer?
Last Answer : 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 ... determine copper loss in transformer at full load and parameters of approximate equivalent circuit of transformer.
Description : EMF equation of the transformer?
Last Answer : A. E = 4.44ΦmfN Volts. If E1 & E2 are primary and secondary emf’s and N1 & N2 are primary and secondary turns then, Voltage ratio= E1/E2 and Turns ratio of transformer = N1/N2 E1/E2 = N1/N2
Description : What is tertiary winding? What is Three Winding Transformer? What are its advantages?
Last Answer : A. In some high rating transformers, one winding, in addition to the primary and secondary winding, is used. This is known as Tertiary Winding of Transformer. Because of this third winding, the ... it assists in limitation of fault current in the event of a short circuit from line to neutral.
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.
Description : Can a Single Phase Transformer be used on a Three Phase source?
Last Answer : A. Any single phase transformer can be used on a three phase source by connecting the primary leads to any two wires of a three phase system, regardless of whether the source is three phase 3-wire or three phase 4 wire. The transformer output will be single phase.
Description : What is meant by regulation in a transformer?
Last Answer : A. 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. Example: A Transformer delivers 100 ... The regulation capacity varies depending on the size and the application for which they are used.
Description : What will happen if DC supply is given on the primary of a transformer?
Last Answer : A. Mainly transformer has high inductance and low resistance. In case of DC supply there is no inductance, only resistance will act in the electrical circuit. So, high electrical current will flow through primary side of the transformer. Due to this the coil and insulation will burn out.
Description : Explain the operation of variable frequency transformer?
Last Answer : A. A variable frequency transformer is used to transmit electricity between two asynchronous alternating current domains. It is a double fed electric machine resembling a vertical shaft hydroelectric ... adjustable phase shifting transformer. It allows control of the power flow between two networks.
Description : What is voltage ratio of a transformer?
Last Answer : A. Voltage ratio is the ratio of the voltage between the line terminals of one winding to that between the line terminals of another winding at no load.
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 is the function of transformer oil?
Last Answer : A. Transformer Oil serves mainly two purposes 1. It acts as liquid insulation in electrical power transformer 2. It dissipates heat of the transformer i.e acts as coolant. In addition to these ... acid (C7, C8) esters are also becoming increasingly common as alternatives to naphthenic mineral oil.
Description : What is the difference between delta-delta, delta-star transformer?
Last Answer : A. Delta-delta transformer is used at generating station or a receiving station for Change of Voltage (i,e) generally it is used where the Voltage is high & Current is low whereas Delta-star ... star neutral is taken as a return path and this configuration is used for Step down voltage phenomena.
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 : Explain about the losses in Transformer?
Last Answer : TRANSFORMER LOSSES - Transformer losses have two sourcescopper loss and magnetic loss. Copper losses are caused by the resistance of the wire (I2R). Magnetic losses are caused by eddy currents ... current. Eddy-current loss, however, is different for each frequency passed through the transformer.