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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 : Why Silica gel is used in transformers?

Last Answer : Silica Gel is used to remove the moisture in the air entering in to the transformer. During the breathing of the transformer air enters in to the transformer. This air makes contact with the hot ... Silica gel crystals will be in blue color initially and after absorbing moisture it turns to pink.

Description : What are the conditions for parallel operation of two transformers ?

Last Answer : Transformers which are to be operated parallel should have to satisfy the following conditions: Polarities of both the transformers should be same else lead to short circuit Voltage rating of ... Phase displacement of transformers should be same Phase sequence of two transformers should be same

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 significance of vector grouping in Power Transformers?

Last Answer : Answer:Every power transformer has a vector group listed by its manufacturer. Fundamentally it tells you the information about how the windings are connected (delta or wye) and the phace difference betweent ... Delta primary, Wye Secondry and the current is at 11 o clock reffered to the voltage.

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 advantage has the star connection over the delta connection ?

Last Answer : A. Each star connection transformer is wound for only 57.7% of line voltage . In hv transmission, this admits of much smaller transformer being built for high voltage than possible with delta connection, because of less insulation.

Description : What is the advantage is obtained in the delta connection ?

Last Answer : A. When three transformer are obtained in delta, one may be removed and two remaining unit will carry 57.7% of the original three phase load and thus maintain the continuity of supply.

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 : What are the tests done to minimize internal faults?

Last Answer : 1.Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA): Faults due to arcing, high current breakdown of oil, localized sparking, partial discharge of oil, localized overheating or hot spots, etc. causes ... Over current relays with under voltage blocking 6.Zero sequence protection. 7.Negative phase sequence protection

Description : What are the reasons for Oil degradation?

Last Answer : 1.Degradation 2.Oxidation 3.Contamination a) Dielectric breakdown voltage indicates the presence of electrically conductive contaminants in oil. b) Interfacial tension and acid number (sometimes called ... c) Water content is temperature dependent. d) Power factor is also temperature dependent.

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 : What effects are produced by change in voltage?

Last Answer : a) Iron loss.........varies approximately as V2. b) Cu loss.........it also varies as V2 but decreases with an increase in voltage if constant kVA output is assumed. c ... ..for constant kVA output, iron temperatures increase whereas Cu temperatures decrease with increase in voltages and vice-versa.

Description : Does the transformer draw any current when its secondary is open?

Last Answer : Yes, no-load primary current.

Description : In practice, what determines the thickness of the laminate or stampings?

Last Answer : Frequency.

Description : How can eddy current loss be minimized?

Last Answer : By laminating the core.

Description : Mention the factors on which hysteresis loss depends?

Last Answer : (i) Quality and amount of iron in the core (ii) Flux density and (iii) Frequency.

Description : How is magnetic leakage reduced to a minimum in commercial transformers?

Last Answer : By interleaving the primary and secondary windings.

Description : What are the conditions for parallel operation of two transformers ?

Last Answer : Transformers which are to be operated parallel should have to satisfy the following conditions: Polarities of both the transformers should be same else lead to short circuit Voltage rating of ... Phase displacement of transformers should be same Phase sequence of two transformers should be same

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 : Can Transformers be Reconnected as Autotransformers to Increase Their KVA Rating?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Several of standard single phase transformers can be connected as autotransformers. The KVA capacity will be greatly increased when used as an Autotransformer, in comparison to the ... This voltage is normally used for operating fluorescent lamps or similar devices requiring 277 volts

Description : What is BIL and How Does it Apply to our Transformers ?

Last Answer : ANSWER: BIL is an abbreviation for Basic Impulse Level. Impulse tests are dielectric tests that consist of the applica¬tion of a high frequency steep wave front voltage between windings ... breakdowns when his system is properly protected with lightning arrestors or similar surge protection devices.

Description : Why is Impedance Important?

Last Answer : ANSWER: It is used for determining the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker or fuse employed to protect the primary of a transformer

Description : What is Meant by "Impedance" in Transformers?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Impedance is the current limiting characteristic of a transformer and is expressed in percentage.

Description : Is One Insulation System Better Than Another?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Not necessarily. For example: Small fractional KVA transformers use the class 105°C insulation system, which is 55°C rise. The class 150°C insulation system, which is 80° C rise, ... transformer, observing these temperature limits, should have a life expectancy of approximately 20-25 years.

Description : What is Meant by Insulation "Class"?

Last Answer : ANSWER: Insulation class was a popular way of referencing insulating materials in their ability to sustain long life while operating at different temperatures. Since it Is difficult and at times confusing to describe ... E, B, F & H; it is better to describe insulation as "insulation systems".

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 : Can 60 Hz Transformers be Used at Higher Frequencies?

Last Answer : A: Transformers can be used at fre¬quencies above 50 Hz up through 400 Hz with no limitations provided nameplate voltages are not exceeded. However, 50 Hz transformers will have less voltage ... Where better regulation and smaller physical size are required, contact us for special 400 Hz designs.

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 : During No load why the power factor of the transformer is very low ?

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 : What are the Conditions for parallel operation of transformers?

Last Answer : A. a) Same voltage ratio of transformer: If two transformers of different voltage ratio, are connected in parallel with same primary supply voltage, there will be a difference in secondary voltages. If ... not in same phase sequence, during the cycle, each pair of phases will be short circuited.

Description : What are the advantages of parallel operation of transformers?

Last Answer : A. 1) To maximize electrical power system efficiency: Generally electrical power transformer gives the maximum efficiency at full load. If we run numbers of transformers in parallel, we can switch ... running in parallel can be removed from system to balance the capital investment and its return.

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 : Can the transformers be used at higher frequencies than rated frequency?

Last Answer : A. Yes. Transformers can be used at higher frequencies than rated frequency. However as the frequency increases voltage regulation decreases.

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 meant by “impedance” in transformers? Why is it important?

Last Answer : A. Impedance is the current limiting characteristic of a transformer and is expressed in percentage. It is used for determining the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker or fuse employed to protect the primary of a transformer

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 Single Phase Transformers be used for Three Phase applications?

Last Answer : A. Yes. Three phase transformers are sometimes not readily available whereas single phase transformers can generally be found in stock. Three single phase transformers can be used in delta connected primary and ... K VA single phase transformers can be used to accommodate a 30 KVA three phase load.

Description : Can Transformers develop Three Phase power from a Single Phase source?

Last Answer : A. NO. Phase converters or phase shifting devices such as reactors and capacitors are required to convert single phase power to three phase.

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.