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Why is transformer flux constant?

When a load is connected to a transformer

current (say I2) flows through secondary coil
thus an M.M.F (N2I2) is produced, this
produces the secondary flux. This flux
reduces the main flux induced in the
primary & also reduces E.M.F E1 in the
primary. As a result more current is drawn
from the supply. This additional current
drawn is due to the load component I2’ .This
I2‘ is anti-phase with I2.This I2‘ sets a flux
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used in DC applications

Transformer never work on DC .but it is

Why an induction motor is called a

rotating transformer?

The rotor of an induction motor receive

electric power by induction in exactly the
same way as the secondary of a 2-winding
transformer receives its power from the
primary. Thus an induction motor can be
treated as a rotating transformer i.e. one in
which primary winding is stationary but the
secondary is free to rotate.

Why is transformer rating in KVA?

Copper loss of a transformer depends on

current and iron loss on voltage. Hence,
total transformer loss depends on volt-
ampere (VA) and not on phase angle
between voltage and current i.e.
independent of load power factor. That is
why rating of transformers is in Kva and not
in Kw.

How do we specify the rating of a

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The cooling methods are:

Oil filled self cooled

Oil filled water cooled
Air blast type

What is Scott- connected transformer?

A Scott-T transformer (also called a Scott

connection) is a type of circuit used to
derive two-phase electric power (2-φ, 90-
degree phase rotation) from a three-phase
(3-φ, 120-degree phase rotation) source, or
vice-versa. The Scott connection evenly
distributes a balanced load between the
phases of the source.

Does the transformer draw any current

when its secondary is open?

Yes, no-load primary current

Is Cu loss affected by power factor? Why?

Yes, Cu loss varies inversely with power

factor

Cu loss depends on current in the primary

and secondary windings. It is well-known
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Current Transformer and Potential
Transformer are Instrument transformers.

Current Transformer (CT) is a step-up

transformer which steps down the current
to a known ratio. The primary of this
transformer consists of one or more turns
of thick wire connected in series with the
line. The secondary consists of a large
number of turns of fine wire and provides
for the measuring instruments and relays a
current which is a constant fraction of
current in the line

Potential Transformer (PT) is a step down

transformer and steps down the voltage to
a known ratio. The primary of this
transformer consists of a large number of
fine wire connected across the line. The
secondary winding consists of a few turns
and provides for measuring instruments
and relays a voltage which is a known
fraction of the line voltage.

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