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What key parameter remains unchanged by a transformer?

  • Power level
  • Current level
  • Frequency (correct)
  • Voltage level

Which type of current is required for a transformer to operate?

  • Any type of current
  • Direct current (DC)
  • Pulsed DC
  • Alternating current (AC) (correct)

What is the primary function of the laminated iron core in a transformer?

  • To provide a high reluctance path for the magnetic flux
  • To provide a low reluctance path for the magnetic flux (correct)
  • To insulate the primary winding from the secondary winding
  • To increase the reluctance of the magnetic path

What is the function of using transformers in electrical power transmission?

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At which points in the power system are step-down transformers typically used?

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Why is electrical isolation an important function of transformers?

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Which type of transformer is primarily used to step up voltage at the output of a power generation plant for long-distance transmission?

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Which of the following is a key benefit of using higher voltages and lower currents in transmission lines, facilitated by transformers?

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What is the typical kVA rating that distinguishes distribution transformers from power transformers?

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Why is it important for a distribution transformer to step down voltage to the final level?

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What is the main purpose of a voltage transformer in electrical systems?

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How does a current transformer operate to measure high currents in high voltage (HV) AC circuits?

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What is a defining characteristic of an autotransformer compared to a conventional transformer?

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In a shell-type transformer, which component surrounds the copper windings?

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Which factor primarily determines the choice between using a core-type or shell-type transformer in a specific application?

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For what application is a shell-type transformer generally preferred over a core-type transformer?

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What is the primary consideration when selecting a cooling system for a transformer?

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Which type of transformers are generally used indoors?

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What is the voltage rating limit typically associated with air-cooled dry-type transformers?

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What is the primary purpose of 'air forced' cooling in transformers?

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Below which MVA rating are oil-filled transformers widely used with oil natural air natural (ONAN) cooling?

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What triggers the use of Oil Natural Air Forced (ONAF) cooling in transformers?

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For what types of transformers is Oil Forced Water Forced (OFWF) cooling typically used?

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What materials are typically used for insulation and internal structural support within a transformer?

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What is the function of bushings in a transformer?

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What is the main function of the conservator in a transformer?

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What is the purpose of the breather in a transformer?

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According to the working principle of a transformer, what is the relationship between the primary voltage (Vp), number of primary turns (Np), and the alternating flux in the core?

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What happens when the circuit of the secondary winding in a transformer is closed?

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According to the EMF equation of a transformer, what parameters affects the induced EMF?

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What is the relationship between the RMS value of induced EMF and the average value of induced EMF if the flux varies sinusoidally?

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What property defines an ideal transformer?

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In an ideal transformer, what equation relates the primary and secondary voltages (V1, V2) and currents (I1, I2)?

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Which equation defines the 'turns ratio' in an ideal transformer?

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How is the net magneto-motive force (Fm(net)) in the core of a real transformer determined?

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What is the excitation current ($I_o$)?

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What happens to the voltage drop E1, induced emf, across the primary winding as the load on a transformer increases?

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What is the main reason the transformer is used to reduce the impedance to primary or secondary?

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The test performed in transformer to determine the core losses, is:

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What is the main benefit of using three-phase systems for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution?

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Which of the following is an advantage of using a single 3-phase transformer unit compared to using a bank of three single-phase transformers?

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If one transformer in a Delta-Delta connection becomes disabled, what operational characteristic is maintained?

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In a Star/Delta (Y/) connection, what is the relationship between the secondary and primary line voltage?

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Flashcards

What is a transformer?

A static device transferring electrical power from one circuit to another through magnetic field, changing voltage/current levels, without altering frequency.

Transformer's power source

Transformers operate exclusively with Alternating Current (AC).

Why use transformers?

Transformers change voltage and current levels, match source/load impedance, and provide electrical isolation.

Main function of step-up transformers

Increases generated voltage for efficient long-distance power transmission.

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Primary function of step-down transformers

It reduces transmission voltage for distribution and power utilization.

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Power transformer

These are between generators and distribution circuits, rated at 500 kVA and above.

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Generator Step-Up (GSU) Transformer function

Increases generator voltage and transmits at high voltage values.

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Distribution Transformer

It converts distribution voltage down to the final level, increases current.

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Step-Down Transformer functionality

Receives energy at higher voltage, delivers it at a lower voltage for distribution.

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Voltage Transformer

Used to measure high voltage by stepping it down to levels measurable a standard voltmeter

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Current Transformer

Used with low range ammeters to measure high current in HV AC circuits.

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Autotransformer

Transformers with only one winding, common to both primary and secondary circuits.

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Shell-type Transformer

Laminated steel core surrounds the copper windings

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Core-type Transformer

Copper windings surround the laminated steel core.

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What drives the choice between core or shell-type?

It's decided by cost, voltage ratings, weight, kVA ratings, and heat distribution requirements.

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Preferred applications for shell-type transformer

It is used for high voltage transformers and multi winding design.

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Cooling System

A system where a transformer depends on its application.

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Transformers intended use

Transformers that uses dry type primarily for indoor use, or liquid immersed for outdoor use.

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Air Cooling For Dry Type Transformers

Transformers that has voltages ratings below 25KV using air cooling.

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Air Natural Type (A.N.)

Cooling through the use of natural air.

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Air Forced type (A.F.)

Air is forced on the tank surface to increase the rate of heat dissipation.

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Oil Natural Air Natural Type (O.N.A.N.)

A type of transformer that uses oil filled transformers up to 30MVA.

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Oil Natural Air Forced Type (O.N.A.F.)

It is used in higher rating transformers where the heat dissipation is difficult is used

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Oil Natural Air Forced Type (O.F.A.F.)

This type of cooling is not adequate to remove the heat caused by the losses.

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Oil Forced Water Forced (O.F.W.F.)

This type of cooling is provided for very large transformers which have ratings of some hundreds of MVA

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Primary and Secondary Windings

Two coils with mutual inductance, insulated from each other, wound on a laminated steel core.

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Paper and Wood in Transformers

Used for insulation and internal structural support of core and windings.

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Conservator function

It keeps the transformer tank full of oil during expansion and contraction.

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Temperature Gauge

Indicates oil temperature in the tank and is connected to an alarm.

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Oil Gauge

Indicates level of the oil in the tank. If it falls to a certain level, the alarm will go off.

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Buchholz Relay

Gas operated relay, located to the conservator that detects gas bubbles which then activates the relay to give an alarm signal

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Breather

Prevents entry of moisture into the tank using a silica gel and allows only dry air to enter the tank

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Working Principle of Transformer

Transformer works on changing magnetic fields between two coils. AC in one coil makes voltage in the other.

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The dependency of the primary winding

When the primary winding is connected to an AC source the amplitude depend on the Primary voltage and number of primary turns

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Ideal Transformer

A transformer that has no iron or copper losses, negligible winding resistance and leakage fluxes

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Turn Ratio

It describes the relationships between Vp and Vs, Ip and Is, Np and Ns.

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Power in an Ideal transformer

the output power of an ideal transformer is equal to its input power

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Theory of Operation of Single-Phase Real Transformers

Represent the real behavior of single-phase transformers.

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Open-Circuit Test

It involves measuring input parameters (Voc, Ioc, Pcu) with secondary open

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Short-Circuit Test

It involves measuring input parameters (Vsc, Isc, Pcu) with secondary shorted.

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Study Notes

  • Transformer: Static device transferring electrical power from one circuit to another through a magnetic field without altering frequency.
  • Transformers only work with AC

Transformer Materials

  • Active materials in transformer construction are magnetic materials and conductors
  • Magnetic materials consist of a laminated iron core. and carries flux linked to windings
  • The iron core provides a low reluctance path to magnetic flux, which reduces magnetizing current

Why Transformers are Needed

  • Changing voltage and current levels in electrical power systems
  • Stepping up generated voltage for power transmission
  • Stepping down transmission voltage for distribution and power utilization
  • Matching source and load impedances for maximum power transfer
  • Providing electrical isolation between circuits

Transformer Classification

  • Single-phase transformer
  • Poly-phase transformer

Transformer Function

  • Power transformer
  • Distribution transformer
  • Measuring transformers, which include voltage and current transformers
  • Autotransformer- Tapped autotransformer

Power Transformers

  • Connect to a generator's output, stepping up voltage for transmission
  • Higher voltage and lower current decreases transmission line sizes, costs, and losses

Power Transformer specifics

  • Used between generators and distribution circuits
  • Rated at 500 kVA and above
  • Used for step-up operation at the generator
  • Also known as generator step-up (GSU) transformers
  • Generator step-up transformers in power plants receive electrical energy at generator voltage and increase it for transmission lines
  • Power is transmitted at high voltages like 132kV, 220kV, 230kV, 400kV or 500kV, and more

Distribution Transformers

  • Convert high distribution voltage to final levels
  • Increase current
  • Smaller than 500 kVA and located to residences and small businesses

Distribution Transformer: step-down

  • Step-down transformers take in higher voltage and lowers it for distribution to various loads
  • Consumer voltage requirement is usually 220v or 400v

Measuring Transformers

  • These measure high voltage using a low-range voltmeter if the voltage of an AC circuit exceeds the range of the voltmeter
  • It steps down the voltage to the level of voltmeter

Current Transformer

  • Measures high current with low-range ammeters in HV AC circuits
  • They step down current to a known ratio enabling use of ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, and energy meters
  • Instrument transformers are generally used for measuring and control purposes

Autotransformers

  • Have only one winding
  • An autotransformer contains a typical magnetic core but only one winding is common to both the primary and secondary circuits

Transformer Design

  • Shell type transformers have laminated steel cores surrounding the copper windings
  • Core type transformers include copper windings surrounding the laminated steel core

Transformer Choice

  • Choice of core or shell-type transformer is decided by cost, voltage ratings, weight, KVA ratings, and heat distribution
  • Similar performance can be obtained with each type
  • Shell types are perferred for high voltage transformers and multi winding designs
  • Mean coil turn length in shell-type is longer than in core-type designs

Transformer Cooling

  • Cooling system and application is determined by transformer application
  • Transformers for indoor use are typically dry type, but can be liquid immersed
  • Outdoor transformers are generally liquid immersed

Air Cooled Transformers

  • For dry-type transformers usually with voltages below 25KV
  • Air natural type (A.N.) cooling methods are common in dry type small rating transformers
  • Power ratings increase, transformers are often cooled by forced-air cooling

Air Forced Cooling

  • Forces air onto the tank surface to increase heat dissipation
  • Fans switch on when the winding temperature rises above a permissible level

Oil Immersed Transformers

  • Oil Natural Air Natural Type (O.N.A.N.) cooling is used for oil-filled transformers up to 30MVA
  • Heat is transferred from transformer windings/core to the oil
  • Heated oil is cooled by the natural air, and area is increased by adding cooling tubes

Oil Natural Air Forced Cooling

  • Applied to higher rating transformers with difficult heat dissipation
  • Fans help remove heat from core and windings

Oil Forced Air Forced Cooling

  • Used if oil natural air forced cooling is not adequate to remove heat caused by losses
  • Transformers above 60 MVA use a combination of forced oil and forced air cooling

Oil Forced Water Forced Cooling

  • Intended for very large transformers with ratings of hundreds of MVA
  • These are typically used in large substations and power plants

Transformer Elements (Parts)

  • Two coils with mutual inductance, wound on a laminated steel core
  • Consists of primary and secondary windings
  • Coils are insulated from each other and the core
  • Paper and wood are used for support and insulation
  • Container houses core and windings
  • Container has a medium for insulation
  • Bushings insulate and bring out winding terminals from the container

Transformer Accessories

  • Conservator: Expansion tank, keeps the transformer tank full of oil during oil expansion/contraction
  • It is placed above a transformer and connects to the tank by a pipe
  • Temperature gauge: Indicates oil temperature and is connected to an alarm
  • Oil gauge: The oil level in the tank. If the oil drops too low, contacts close and trigger an alarm
  • Buchholtz relay: Gas-operated relay in pipe to the conservator
  • If a fault releases gas bubbles, the bubbles trigger a relay to create an alarm signal
  • Breather: Prevents moisture from entering tank using silica gel
  • Silica gel absorbs moisture, allowing dry air to enter the tank

Transformer Working Principle

  • Works on the principle of electromagnetic induction between two magnetically coupled coils
  • Alternating flux will depend on the Primary voltage (Vp) and number of primary turns (Np)
  • Mutual flux will link the secondary winding and changes, inducing an EMF
  • The value of the EMF depends on number of secondary turns (Ns) and the magnitude of the mutual flux

Magnetic Flux

  • Magnetic flux within the secondary coil induces an e.m.f in the secondary winding
  • Electrical energy is transferred magnetically from primary to secondary winding when the secondary circuit is closed

Transformer EMF equation

  • Proportional to the turns N and rate of flux change

Flux

  • Increases from zero to maximum in one-quarter of a cycle

Rate of Change

  • Average rate of flux change is equal to 4 * flux * f

Induced EMF

  • Average emf/turn equals to 4f * flux
  • If flux is sinusoidal, RMS value of induced EMF equals form factor times the average value

RMS value of EMF

  • With the r.m.s value of e.m.f/turn given by 1.11average value = 1.11 4fm = 4.44f volt

RMS and Winding

  • Now r.m.s value of the induced e.m.f in the whole of primary winding(E₁)
  • E₁ = induced e.m.f/turn*No turns of primary winding
  • This means E₁ = 4.44f N₁ * flux = 4.44f N₁ B * A
  • Finally the relation to RMS value of EMF for secondary
  • E₂ = 4.44f N₂ * flux = 4.44f N₂ B * A

Ideal Transformers

  • Lossless with input and output windings

Properties of ideal Transformers

  • No iron and copper losses
  • No winding resistance
  • No leakage fluxes
  • Voltage equations
    • E₁=V₁
    • E₂= V2
  • V₁I₁ =V2I2, equal power
  • Turns ratio E₁/E2 =V1/V2 =N1/N2 =I2/I₁
  • and E₁/N₁ = E2/N2, equal EMF per turn

Ideal Transformers

  • Time varying flux, Om(t), established in the iron core
  • Flux linkages equations for primary and secondary side in Ideal transformer
    • λp = NpΦm(t)
    • λs = NsΦm(t)
  • Voltages will be induced in these two coils:

Turn Ratio

  • Derived from voltage and current equations
  • Ratio connects voltage, current, and number of turns

Real Transformer

  • Turn ratio (a) relates voltages and currents with series and parallel impedances

Transformers

  • An AC source connects to the primary where a current flows through the primary winding, before the secondary opens
  • On a system on no load, if secondary current (IS) is at zero then the primary current should be zero to
  • If not on no load then an excitation current is seen on the primary
  • Flux produced in ferromagnetic core requiring excitation core

Excitation Current

  • Excitation current consists of two components:
  • Loss(Ic) and Magnetization (Im) Current,
  • Includes hysteresis, and losses for the setup
  • Magnetization, which can be used to core the flux

Increasing Load

  • When load is increases to a transformer then the currents for both the secondary winding and supplied sources increase
  • Following the first increase, the voltage drop for primary winding increases as well from more current
  • This leads to an EMF drop, as mutual flux decreases from decreased magnetizing current

Impedance

  • Calculations to simplify the impedance are transferred, using and eliminating the transformers to provide equivalent electrical circuit
  • There can be some inconvenience when working on a winding instead

Equivalent Circuit

  • The transformer is diagrammatically shown when the circuits can determine resistance and leakage
  • This circuit can then function via parameter transform
  • Can also be diagramed in magnetization through current in a real system

Magnetization Current

  • Circuits for the current through real transformers can be resolved by the winding (Even before opening) through a primary circuit
  • If on no-load, and the secondary circuit is zero, then there is no primary current
  • However if on no-load, current begins through excitation and core
  • The current is also used to form a magnetization for the ferromagnetic core, and the excitation circuit

Series and Shunt for transformers

  • Increase of load across can shift components, to be better measured from series or parallel

Transformer Loss

  • Comes from I^2R
  • Eddy Currents can cause a loss in heat, following resistivity within the materials
  • This proportional to the squared voltage when setting circuits, and cores, and circuits

Eddy Currents

  • Transformers with Eddy Currents also follow hysteresis loss and frequencies, relating to:
    • Maximum flux density
    • Core materials
    • Supply
    • Thickness
  • Hysteresis can be used to rearrange domains throughout half of a cycle

Hysteresis

  • Hysteresis loss includes applied voltage with frequencies, and a second
  • Hysteresis loss depends upon
  • The material.
  • flux/Density
  • the frequency
  • Core material volume

Heat

  • As heat losses rise they must remain lower then a limit
  • Exceeding limits can reduce lifespan, and cause damage when voltage in currents drops
  • Limits also the magnetic and resistances of transformers and inductance

Rating Transformers

  • Dependent on Volts and AMPS (VA) and (KV)
  • The is regardless from phase angles
  • Therefore, the rating comes from KVA instead of (KW)

Regulations of Voltages

  • A "real" transformer has voltages that varies the results, based of what is connected to load and inputs
  • Thus you can the find magnitude and the changes when you reduce the load
  • %voltage regulations = Vs( no load ) - Vs(full load )*100/Vs at full load
  • Finding "b/n on load and off" can give the percent between the changes

Lagging

  • Terminal voltage can fall then a load can apply more through heat
  • Voltage is increased when power factors lag/lead
  • There must have a power factor depending on what the voltages and loads are as it transfers
  • Positives have a factor that follows the negative when that voltage regulates

Performance of a transformer

  • For any test there are several main components including
  • equivalent testing
  • resistance and Leakages
  • conduction of the core
  • The 2 main tests are
  • Open/Short

To determine transformers testing

  • Some measurements must be in place
  • Also some components need to be off and other to be connected to apply it

Tests include

  • The coil being cut or connected
  • And applying certain Volts (Depending on the circuits)
  • Wattmeters are key components to measure

Circuit

  • Short circuits can then be measured, or "full Loads" with certain components working
  • These can the be represented with measurements, charts, equations and values

Three-phase systems

  • Three-phase systems dominates electric power systems with a high degree of voltages, phases and power
  • Transformers step to the generated voltage levels
  • Three phase can have:
    • 3 sets to create 1 -Or Y types for core balance and efficient materials

Limb

  • Single units may use a three-limb for cores
  • This uses "LV windings"" with H.V
  • To counter balance this insulation in placed

Transformers Connections

  • Most connections must form
  • Y/Delta, or vice verse
  • All connections form:
    • Higher or lower phases
    • Transfers from connections from phase units

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