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The document contains questions and problems related to transformers for a unit assignment. It includes 15 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of transformer equivalent circuits, efficiency, loading conditions, and power factors. It also includes descriptive questions requiring explanations of transformer components, types, construction and causes of failure. Finally, it provides 6 numerical problems calculating transformer parameters, load conditions, efficiencies and regulations.

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Assignment Unit 1

The document contains questions and problems related to transformers for a unit assignment. It includes 15 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of transformer equivalent circuits, efficiency, loading conditions, and power factors. It also includes descriptive questions requiring explanations of transformer components, types, construction and causes of failure. Finally, it provides 6 numerical problems calculating transformer parameters, load conditions, efficiencies and regulations.

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ASSIGNMENT

UNIT-1
Quiz Questions
1. What are the various tests that give the complete parameters of the equivalent circuit of
the transformer?
2. Why is the efficiency of the transformer as high as 97%?
3. Does the transformer draw any current when its secondary is open? Justify.
4. What type of load should be connected to a transformer for getting negative voltage
regulation?
5. Is the efficiency of a transformer same at the same load at 0.8 p.f lag and 0.8 p.f lead?
6. Why power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at or near full load
whereas distribution transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at loads
quite lower than full load?
7. Why is the efficiency of a transformer is not determined by direct loading?
8. Why do we represent leakage flux in a transformer by inductive reactance?
9. Is the percentage impedance of a transformer different on the primary or on the
secondary side?
10. Does the flux in a transformer core increases with the load? Justify .
11. In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no-load to full
load because of_________.
12. The full load copper loss of a transformer is 1600W.At half-load the copper loss will be
_______.
13. A transformer can have regulation closer to zero on ________pf.
14. What is the no-load power factor? Why is it low?
15. For a given rating of the transformer, at what load will the efficiency be maximum.

Descriptive Questions
Q. What is meant by equivalent circuit of a transformer? Draw an equivalent circuit of a
transformer referred to secondary.
Q. Comparison between
a) Power Transformer and Distribution transformer
b) Core type transformer and shell type transformer
c) Auto-Transformer and Two Winding transformer
Q. How auto-transformer is different from potential divider?
Q. What is OLTC? Explain the working of same.
Q. Explain the construction and types of autotransformer.
Q. Show that autotransformer will result in saving copper in place of two winding transformer.
Q. How all day efficiency is different from regular efficiency of transformer?
Q. Describe the common causes of transformer failure.
Problems

Q. A 50KVA, 11000/400V transformer, the iron and full load copper losses are 500W and 600W
respectively under loaded condition, the efficiency on unity pf at full load and the load for
maximum efficiency are __________% &__________KVA.
Ans: 97.84%, 45.264kVA

Q. A 30KVA, 2000/200V, 1-phase , 50Hz transformer has a primary resistance of 3.5 Ω and
reactance of 4.5 Ω. The secondary resistance and reactance’s are 0.015 Ω and 0.02 Ω. The
total equivalent resistance, reactance referred to primary side are_____&_____ .
Ans: R01=5 Ω , X01=6.5 Ω

Q. A single phase transformer with a ratio of 440/110V takes a no-load current of 5A at 0.2 pf
lagging .If the secondary supplies a current of 120A at a pf of 0.8 lagging. Estimate the current
taken by the primary winding.
Ans: I’2=30A , I1 =sqrt( I’2 ²+ I0²+ 2 I’2 I0 cos(0 -2 ))=33.9A

Q. A single phase , 3300/400V transformer has the following winding resistances and reactances:
R1=0.7Ω, R2= 0.011Ω, X1=3.6Ω , X2=0.045Ω. The secondary is connected to a coil having a
resistance of 4.5Ω and inductive reactance of 3.2Ω. Calculate the secondary terminal voltage
and the power consumed by the coil.
Ans: R02=0.021 Ω, X02=0.05 Ω, Z02= R02+jX02 =4.5+j3.2, ZT = ZL + Z02= (4.52+j3.25)

Q. A single phase 50Hz transformer has 80 turns on the primary winding and 280 turns on the
secondary winding .the voltage across the primary winding is 240V at 50Hz.Calculate i) the
maximum flux density in the core and ii) induced emf in secondary . The net cross sectional
area of the core be taken 200cm2.

Q. Two 100KW transformers each has a maximum efficiency of 98%, but in one the transformer
the maximum efficiency occurs at Full load, while in the other transformer it occurs at Half
load. Each transformer is on Full load for 4 Hrs , on Half load for 6 Hrs and One-Tenth load for
14 Hrs per day. Determine the All day efficiency of each transformer.
Ans: 96.52%, 93.96%

Q. Consider a 20KVA, 2200/120V, 50Hz transformer . The OC and SC test results are as follows:
OC Test : 220V 4.2A 148W(LV side)
SC Test : 80V 10.5A 360W(HV side)
Determine the regulation at 0.8 pf lagging at full load and what is the pf on SC

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