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The document describes the key components and working of a transformer. It discusses the main tank, breather tank, cooling tubes, and drain off of the transformer. It then provides details on the principle, construction, theory, efficiency, energy losses, and uses of transformers.

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Physics Project Report

The document describes the key components and working of a transformer. It discusses the main tank, breather tank, cooling tubes, and drain off of the transformer. It then provides details on the principle, construction, theory, efficiency, energy losses, and uses of transformers.

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2020-2021

PHYSICS PROJECT REPORT

CONSERVATOR TANK BREATHER

LOW VOLTAGE
MAIN TANK BUSHES

TANK COVER COOLING


TUBES

DRAIN OFF

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:


CONSERVATOR TANK BREATHER

LOW VOLTAGE BUSHES


MAIN TANK

TANK COVER
COOLING TUBES

DRAIN OFF
of class
It is XII-A, RATTAN
to certify that CONVENT SCHOOL
has completed his project file under my supervision
completion of this project.

I certify that his project is upto my


expectations as per the guidelines
issued by C.B.S.E.

MR. VINOD
I would like to express my
special thanks of gratitude to
my teacher who gave
me the golden opportunity to do
this wonderful project on the
topic , while
working on this project i came
to know about so many new
things.
Secondly i would also like to
thank my parents and friends
who helped me a lot in finalizing
this project within the limited
time frame.
INTRODUCTION

PRINCIPLE

CONSTRUCTION

THEORY AND WORING


EFFICIENCY

ENERGY LOSS

USES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION
A transformer is one of the most common devices
found in electrical system that links the circuits
which are operating at different voltages. These are
commonly used in applications where there is a need
of AC voltage conversion from one voltage level to
another.

It is possible either to decrease or increase the


voltage and currents by the use of transformer in AC
circuits based on the requirements of the electrical
equipment or device or load. Various applications
use wide variety of transformers including power,
instrumentation and pulse transformers.

In a broad, transformers are categorized into two


types, namely, electronic transformers and
power transformers. Electronic transformers
operating voltages are very low and are rated at
low power levels. These are used in consumer
electronic equipment like televisions, personal
computers, CD/DVD players, and other devices.

The term power transformer is referred to the


transformers with high power and voltage ratings.
These are extensively used in power generation,
transmission, distribution and utility systems to
increase or decrease the voltage levels. However, the
operation involved in these two types of
transformers is same.
PRINCIPLE OF TRANSFORMERS
A transformer is based on
.
the principle of mutual induction,
i.e., whenever the amount of
magnetic flux linked with a coil
changes, an e.m.f is induced in
the neighboring coil
CONSTRUCTION
A transformer consists of primary and secondary
coils insulated from each other, wound on a soft iron
core.
To minimize eddy current a laminated iron core is
used. The a.c. input is applied across the primary
coil.
The continuously varying current in the primary coil
produces a varying magnetic flux in the primary coil,
which in turn produces a varying magnetic flux in the
secondary. Hence, an induced emf is produced across
the secondary.
Let EP and ES be the induced emf in the primary and
secondary coils and NP and NS be the number of
turns in the primary and secondary coils respectively.
Since same flux links with the primary and
secondary, the emf induced per turn of the two coils
must be the same.
THEORY AND WORKING
The working of the transformer is explained below.
The transformer consists of two separate windings
placed over the laminated silicon steel core.

The winding to which AC supply is connected is called


primary winding and to which load is connected is
called secondary winding as shown in the fig. below.
It works on the alternating current only because an
alternating flux is required for mutual induction
between the two windings.
When the AC supply is given to the primary winding
with a voltage of v1, an alternating flux  sets up in
the core of the transformer, which links with the
secondary winding and as a result of it, an e.m.f is
induced in it called Mutually induced e.m.f. The
direction of this induced e.m.f is opposite to the
applied voltage v1, this is because of Lenz’s law.

Physically, there is no electrical connection between


the two windings, but they are magnetically
connected. Therefore, the electrical power is
transferred from the primary circuit to the secondary
circuit through mutual inductance. The induced e.m.f
in the primary and secondary coil depends upon the
rate of change of flux linkage i.e., (Nd/dt).
d/dt is the change of flux and is same for both
the primary and secondary coils. The induced e.m.f
in the primary winding is directly proportional to
the number of turns of primary coil. Similarly,
induced e.m.f in the secondary coil directly
proportional to the number of turns in the
secondary coil.

TRANSFORMER ON DC SUPPLY: -
As discussed above, the transformer works on AC
supply, and it can not work on DC supply. If the
rated dc voltage is applied across the primary coil, a
constant magnitude flux will set up in the core of the
transformer and hence there will be no self-induced
e.m.f generation, and as for the linkage of flux with
the secondary coil there must be alternating flux not
a constant flux.
According to OHM’s Law: -
PRIMARY CURRENT = DC APPLIED VOLTAGE
RESISTANCE OF PRIMARY COIL

The resistance of the primary coil is very low, and the


primary current is high. So, this current is much higher
than the rated full loaded primary coil current.
Hence, as a result, the amount of heat produced will
be greater and therefore eddy current loss will be
more. Because of this, the insulations of the primary
coil will get burnt, and the transformer will be
damaged.
Turn ratio: -
It is defined as the ratio of no of turns in the primary
coil to that of the secondary coil.
Turn ratio = N1/N2
If N2>N1 the transformer is called step up
transformer.
If N2<N1 the transformer is called step down
transformer.
Transformer Efficiency
The Efficiency of the transformer is defined as the
ratio of useful output power to the input power. The
input and output power are measured in the same
unit. Its unit is either in Watts (W) or
KW. Transformer efficiency is denoted by Ƞ.
Energy losses in a transformer
Even though transformers are very efficient machines,
they do result in small energy losses due to four
main causes:
The resistance of windings – The low resistance
copper cable used for the windings remains
resistant and thus leads to heat loss. In order to
minimize this loss thick wires with considerably low
resistance are used.
Leakage of flux – If the core design is not good then
the flux produced by the primary coil may not all
be connected to the secondary coil. This can be
reduced by considering the core of shell type.
Eddy currents loss – The varying magnetic field not
only induces secondary coil currents but also iron core
currents themselves. In the iron core, these currents
flow in small circles and are termed as eddy currents.
The eddy current loss can be minimized by
considering the laminated core.
Hysteresis – This is because of the repeated iron
core magnetization and demagnetization induced by
the alternating input current. By using alloys such as
silicon steel, this can be reduced.
USES OF TRANSFORMER

Power Transformers: These kinds of transformers


are used for high voltage power transfer
applications (more than 33 KV). They are usually
bigger in size and can occupy larger space.
Distribution Transformers: These types of
transformers are used to distribute the generated
power to distant locations. It is used for distributing
electricity at low voltage that is less than 33 KV in
industry or 220-440 V for household purposes.
Measurement Transformers: This kind of uses of
transformer helps in measuring voltage, current,
and power, etc.
According to the place of use, transformers are
classified into:
Indoor Transformers: These are covered with roofs
and shelters just like the industry types.
Outdoor Transformers: These are mainly kept
outside and are used as distribution type
transformers.
BIBLIOGRAPHY

i. www.wikipedia.com
ii. www.vedantu.com
iii. www.byjuys.com
iv. www.brainly.com
v. www.meritnation.com
vi. www.quora.com
vii. www.jagaranjosh.com
viii. www.sciencehub.com
ix. www.sciencevilla.com
x. www.phy12.com

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