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    There are several ways transformers can be classified: 1. By voltage levels - step-up transformers increase voltage from primary to secondary windings, while step-down transformers decrease voltage. 2. By core medium - air core transformers have windings wound on a non-magnetic strip with flux through air, while iron core transformers have windings wound on iron plates for better flux linkage. 3. By usage - power transformers are large and for high voltage transmission, distribution transformers distribute low voltages for industry and homes, and measurement transformers measure voltage and current.

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    There are several ways transformers can be classified: 1. By voltage levels - step-up transformers increase voltage from primary to secondary windings, while step-down transformers decrease voltage. 2. By core medium - air core transformers have windings wound on a non-magnetic strip with flux through air, while iron core transformers have windings wound on iron plates for better flux linkage. 3. By usage - power transformers are large and for high voltage transmission, distribution transformers distribute low voltages for industry and homes, and measurement transformers measure voltage and current.

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    There are several ways transformers can be classified: 1. By voltage levels - step-up transformers increase voltage from primary to secondary windings, while step-down transformers decrease voltage. 2. By core medium - air core transformers have windings wound on a non-magnetic strip with flux through air, while iron core transformers have windings wound on iron plates for better flux linkage. 3. By usage - power transformers are large and for high voltage transmission, distribution transformers distribute low voltages for industry and homes, and measurement transformers measure voltage and current.

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    There are several ways transformers can be classified: 1. By voltage levels - step-up transformers increase voltage from primary to secondary windings, while step-down transformers decrease voltage. 2. By core medium - air core transformers have windings wound on a non-magnetic strip with flux through air, while iron core transformers have windings wound on iron plates for better flux linkage. 3. By usage - power transformers are large and for high voltage transmission, distribution transformers distribute low voltages for industry and homes, and measurement transformers measure voltage and current.

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    Types of Transformers

    Transformers Based on Voltage Levels


    These are the most commonly used transformer types for all the applications. Depends
    upon the voltage ratios from primary to secondary windings, the transformers are
    classified as step-up and step-down transformers.

    Step-Up Transformer

    As the name states that, the secondary voltage is stepped up with a ratio compared to
    primary voltage. This can be achieved by increasing the number of windings in the
    secondary than the primary windings as shown in the figure. In power plant, this
    transformer is used as connecting transformer of the generator to the grid.
    Step-Down Transformer

    It used to step down the voltage level from lower to higher level at secondary side as
    shown below so that it is called as a step-down transformer. The winding turns more on
    the primary side than the secondary side.

    Transformer Based on the Core Medium Used


    Based on the medium placed between the primary and secondary winding the
    transformers are classified as Air core and Iron core

    Air Core Transformer

    Both the primary and secondary windings are wound on a non-magnetic strip where the
    flux linkage between primary and secondary windings is through the air.

    Compared to iron core the mutual inductance is less in air core, i.e. the reluctance
    offered to the generated flux is high in the air medium. But the hysteresis and eddy
    current losses are completely eliminated in air-core type transformer.
    Iron Core Transformer

    Both the primary and secondary windings are wound on multiple iron plate bunch which
    provide a perfect linkage path to the generated flux. It offers less reluctance to the
    linkage flux due to the conductive and magnetic property of the iron. These are widely
    used transformers in which the efficiency is high compared to the air core type
    transformer.

    Transformers Based on Winding Arrangement


    AutoTransformer

    Standard transformers have primary and secondary windings placed in two different
    directions, but in autotransformer windings, the primary and the secondary windings are
    connected to each other in series both physically and magnetically as shown in the
    figure below.
    Auto Transformer

    On a single common coil which forms both primary and secondary winding in which
    voltage is varied according to the position of secondary tapping on the body of the coil
    windings.

    Transformers Based on Usage


    According to the necessity, these are classified as the power transformer, distribution
    transformer measuring transformer, and protection transformer.

    Power Transformer

    The power transformers are big in size. They are suitable for high voltage (greater than
    33KV) power transfer applications. It used in power generation stations and
    Transmission substation. It has high insulation level.
    Distribution Transformer

    In order to distribute the power generated from the power generation plant to remote
    locations, these transformers are used. Basically, it is used for the distribution of
    electrical energy at low voltage is less than 33KV in industrial purpose and 440v-220v in
    domestic purpose.

     It works at low efficiency at 50-70%


     Small size
     Easy installation
     Low magnetic losses
     It is not always fully loaded
    Measurement Transformer

    Used to measure the electrical quantity like voltage, current, power, etc. These are
    classified as potential transformers, current transformers etc.

    Protection Transformers

    This type of transformers is used in component protection purpose. The major


    difference between measuring transformers and protection transformers is the accuracy
    that means that the protection transformers should be accurate as compared to
    measuring transformers.

    Transformers Based on the Place of Use


    These are classified as indoor and outdoor transformers. Indoor transformers are
    covered with a proper roof like as in the process industry. The outdoor transformers are
    nothing but distribution type transformers.

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