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How can you increase the rating of a transformer?
What effect does increasing the frequency have on a transformer?
What is the main purpose of adding new fans or oil pumps to a transformer?
How do eddy current losses occur in a transformer?
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What is one way to prevent a transformer from overheating?
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How does increasing the voltage lead to more losses in a transformer?
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Why does increasing the frequency cause a transformer to become hot?
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What is one way to increase power transfer from supply to load side in a transformer?
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How do additional cooling fans help improve a transformer's performance?
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What role do automatic cooling systems play in maintaining optimal transformer operation?
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Study Notes
Transformer Parts Overview
- Breather: Essential for oil-immersed transformers with a conservator tank; keeps oil moisture-free to protect against temperature-induced air flow in the tank.
- Oil Conservator: Positioned above the transformer tank; allows for oil expansion and contraction; often includes a rubber bladder; connects to the main tank via a pipe; equipped with a level indicator to monitor oil levels.
Cooling Mechanisms
- Radiators and Cooling Fans: Critical for dissipating heat generated by power losses in transformers; dry transformers are mainly air-cooled, while oil-immersed transformers employ various cooling methods depending on kVA rating and cooling needs, using radiators and fans when necessary.
Safety Features
- Explosion Vent: Functions as an emergency exit for oil and gas buildup inside the transformer, ensuring safety during pressure changes.
Transformer Ratings
- Classifications based on kVA ratings help determine protection methods:
- Category I: 5 – 500 kVA; fuses for protection.
- Category II: 501 – 1667 kVA; still fuse-protected.
- Category III: 1668 – 10,000 kVA; requires differential relays for protection.
- Category IV: > 10,000 kVA; also requires differential relays.
Rating Plate Specifications
- Essential data on a transformer’s rating plate includes:
- Ambient temperature
- Oil weight
- Oil specifications
- Year of manufacture
- Cooling type (codes used to indicate specific attributes of cooling methods).
Cooling Type Code
- The cooling type code on the rating plate indicates:
- Primary coolant in contact with windings
- Circulation method for the primary coolant
- Secondary coolant in contact with the cooling system
- Circulation method for the secondary coolant
Energy Conversion
- Energy conversion in transformers is not perfect; some energy is lost as heat.
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Test your knowledge about the different parts of a transformer including Breather and Oil Conservator. Learn the functions and importance of these components in maintaining transformer efficiency.
