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What characterizes the no-load current in a transformer?
What characterizes the no-load current in a transformer?
- It flows through the secondary winding primarily.
- It is made up of reactive and active components. (correct)
- It consists solely of active power component.
- It is only present when a load is connected.
What does the reactive component of no-load current do?
What does the reactive component of no-load current do?
- Creates heat through resistance.
- Supplies power to the load.
- Eliminates losses in the transformer.
- Consumes energy to produce magnetic flux. (correct)
Which factor affects eddy current losses in a transformer?
Which factor affects eddy current losses in a transformer?
- Core temperature.
- Core thickness and conductivity. (correct)
- Hysteresis loop width.
- Core material properties.
What differentiates hysteresis loss from eddy current loss?
What differentiates hysteresis loss from eddy current loss?
How can eddy current losses be reduced in transformer cores?
How can eddy current losses be reduced in transformer cores?
What component of no-load current is responsible for iron losses in a transformer?
What component of no-load current is responsible for iron losses in a transformer?
In transformer operation, what happens when the secondary circuit is open circuited?
In transformer operation, what happens when the secondary circuit is open circuited?
What type of materials are best used to reduce hysteresis losses?
What type of materials are best used to reduce hysteresis losses?
What is primarily assessed during a standard visual inspection of a transformer?
What is primarily assessed during a standard visual inspection of a transformer?
What do open circuit tests on a transformer primarily evaluate?
What do open circuit tests on a transformer primarily evaluate?
During an open circuit test, what is kept open?
During an open circuit test, what is kept open?
Which measurement indicates the input power during the open circuit test?
Which measurement indicates the input power during the open circuit test?
What does the shunt branch impedance in an open circuit test refer to?
What does the shunt branch impedance in an open circuit test refer to?
What key factor influences the voltmeter reading in an open circuit test?
What key factor influences the voltmeter reading in an open circuit test?
If an open circuit test shows a no load power factor of 0.12, what does this imply?
If an open circuit test shows a no load power factor of 0.12, what does this imply?
How is the estimated core loss of a transformer calculated during the open circuit test?
How is the estimated core loss of a transformer calculated during the open circuit test?
What is the phase relationship between the induced emf in the primary winding and the magnetic flux?
What is the phase relationship between the induced emf in the primary winding and the magnetic flux?
Which component is drawn in phase with the applied voltage V1 in the phasor diagram?
Which component is drawn in phase with the applied voltage V1 in the phasor diagram?
What is the turns ratio (TR) when a transformer has 1500 turns on the primary coil and 500 turns on the secondary coil?
What is the turns ratio (TR) when a transformer has 1500 turns on the primary coil and 500 turns on the secondary coil?
Which of the following tests is NOT performed at the factory for transformer testing?
Which of the following tests is NOT performed at the factory for transformer testing?
What is the purpose of conducting an open circuit test on a transformer?
What is the purpose of conducting an open circuit test on a transformer?
Which instruments are connected during the open circuit test on the high voltage side of the transformer?
Which instruments are connected during the open circuit test on the high voltage side of the transformer?
What is the purpose of routine tests conducted on transformers?
What is the purpose of routine tests conducted on transformers?
Why is the primary copper loss generally neglected in transformer analysis?
Why is the primary copper loss generally neglected in transformer analysis?
What does the wattmeter reading indicate during the short circuit test?
What does the wattmeter reading indicate during the short circuit test?
Why can core losses be neglected during the short circuit test?
Why can core losses be neglected during the short circuit test?
Which testing procedure might be conducted at the consumer site?
Which testing procedure might be conducted at the consumer site?
What does the equivalent resistance of a transformer represent in the context of the tests?
What does the equivalent resistance of a transformer represent in the context of the tests?
What angle is referred to as the no-load power factor angle in a phasor diagram?
What angle is referred to as the no-load power factor angle in a phasor diagram?
What is the primary outcome of the open circuit test in terms of numerical data?
What is the primary outcome of the open circuit test in terms of numerical data?
What does a low voltage of around 5-10% applied to the high voltage side during the open circuit test help achieve?
What does a low voltage of around 5-10% applied to the high voltage side during the open circuit test help achieve?
Which parameter is NOT typically determined from the short circuit test of a transformer?
Which parameter is NOT typically determined from the short circuit test of a transformer?
What is the primary purpose of the resistance test on electrical transformers?
What is the primary purpose of the resistance test on electrical transformers?
What does polarity testing in transformers ensure?
What does polarity testing in transformers ensure?
What is the main outcome of phase relation testing?
What is the main outcome of phase relation testing?
Why is oil testing a necessary procedure before energizing a transformer?
Why is oil testing a necessary procedure before energizing a transformer?
Which of the following factors can be determined from an oil sample test?
Which of the following factors can be determined from an oil sample test?
What is the primary benefit of conducting a visual inspection on transformers?
What is the primary benefit of conducting a visual inspection on transformers?
What can be considered a significant risk if transformers are not tested for polarity?
What can be considered a significant risk if transformers are not tested for polarity?
How is the voltage relationship between primary and secondary windings verified during polarity testing?
How is the voltage relationship between primary and secondary windings verified during polarity testing?
Study Notes
Transformer No-Load Condition
- When in no-load condition, the secondary winding is open-circuited, resulting in zero secondary current.
- No-load current consists of two components:
- Reactive (Im): In quadrature with applied voltage, produces flux in the core without consuming power.
- Active (Iw): In phase with applied voltage, supplies iron losses and small primary copper loss.
- No-load condition leads to a combined magnetic field that is weaker than the field from the primary winding alone.
Losses in Transformers
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Eddy Losses:
- Caused by induced circulating currents.
- Result in electrical energy loss as heat due to core resistance.
- Dependent on magnetic field frequency, conductivity, and core thickness.
- Reduced by laminating cores or using high-resistivity materials.
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Hysteresis Losses:
- Arise from magnetization and demagnetization of the core.
- Energy loss due to resistance of magnetic domains to realignment, dependent on material properties and flux density.
- Minimized using low-hysteresis materials, such as silicon steel.
Phasor Diagram Analysis
- Magnetizing component (Im) creates magnetizing flux and is in phase with the flux.
- Induced emf in primary and secondary lags the flux by 90 degrees.
- Current (I0) lags behind the voltage vector (V1) by an angle φ0, defining the no-load power factor.
- Active component (Iw) aligns with applied voltage (V1).
- No-load current (I0) is the phasor sum of Im and Iw.
Transformer On-Load Condition
- Transformer behavior changes during load, adjusting current distribution and magnetic fields.
Transformer Testing Procedures
- Types of testing include:
- Factory tests: Type, Routine, Special tests.
- Site tests: Pre-commissioning, Periodic, Emergency tests.
- Routine tests check for resistance differences and proper wiring in every manufactured unit.
Common Testing Procedures
- Polarity Testing: Ensures all windings are connected in the same direction, vital for parallel operation.
- Phase Relation Testing: Confirms correct phase relationships among transformers.
- Oil Tests: Assess insulation and cooling properties through testing of oil quality (acid number, dielectric breakdown, moisture).
- Visual Inspection: Simple but effective examination for physical damage, labels, and weld conditions.
Open Circuit Test
- Conducted on the low voltage side with a voltmeter, wattmeter, and ammeter while keeping the high voltage side open.
- Input power reflects core losses and copper loss under no-load conditions.
- Used to determine core losses and parameters for the transformer's shunt branch equivalent circuit.
Short Circuit Test
- Conducted on the high voltage side with low voltage applied to ffull load current in the transformer, while the low voltage side is short-circuited.
- Allows assessment of copper losses by neglecting core losses due to minor applied voltage.
- Results in determining copper losses at full load and parameters for the equivalent circuit analysis.
Transformer Example Problems
- Calculate secondary voltage given a primary voltage of 240 V with 8 primary windings and 5 secondary windings.
- Determine turns ratio for a transformer with 1500 primary turns and 500 secondary turns, using the formula TR = N1/N2.
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This quiz covers the essential steps in drawing a phasor diagram for a circuit involving magnetizing flux and current relationships. It explores the phase differences between the magnetizing component, induced emf, and voltage, providing a foundational understanding for students of electrical engineering.
