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Scot Connection

Scott connection is a type of connection of transformer that used to get two-phase power supply
from three-phase source or vice-versa. The Scott connection is also known as Scott-T Transformer.
This method of transformer connection was invented by Charles F. Scott. So, after his name, this
method is widely known as the Scott connection.

Connection Diagram of Scott’s-T Connection


In Scott connection, two single-phase transformers are electrically connected but magnetically
separated. One transformer is known as the main transformer and the second transformer is
known as an auxiliary transformer. The auxiliary transformer is also termed a teaser transformer.
The connection diagram of Scott’s connection is as shown in the figure below.

The primary winding of the main transformer is center-tapped at point D. And the two lines (Y and
B) of a three-phase supply are connected to the primary winding of the main transformer. And the
secondary winding of the main transformer is connected across points a1 and a2.
The primary winding of an auxiliary transformer is connected between the center-tapped point D
and the remaining line terminal (phase R). And the secondary winding of an auxiliary transformer
is connected between points b1 and b2.
The primary winding of the main transformer is center-tapped at equal parts. Therefore, the
number of turns in part YD and BD is the same.

Phasor Diagram of Scott Transformer


The line voltages of a three-phase supply (VRY, VYB, and VBR) are equal in magnitude and 120-degree
apart. The phasor diagram of supply voltage is shown in the figure below.

The phasor diagram of a three-phase supply can be drawn as an equivalent triangle. The magnitude
of all line voltage is the same. Therefore,
VRY = VYB = VBR = VL
For calculation, we consider phasor YB as a reference phasor.
VYB = VL∠ + 0°
VRY = VL∠ + 120°
VBR = VL∠ – 120°
The center tapping point D divides primary winding into equal parts. Consider, the number of turns
in the primary winding is NP. Therefore,

So, the voltage in portion YD and BD is the same and in phase with voltage VYB.
Now, we need to find the voltage of the primary winding of a teaser transformer (VRD). From the
phasor diagram, we can write;
VRD = VRY + VYD

VRD = 0.866 VL ∠90°


The voltage given to the primary winding of a teaser transformer is 0.866 times of the main
transformer. The voltage across a secondary winding of teaser transformer is V2T and the voltage
across a secondary winding of the main transformer is V2M. Now, VRD is applied to the primary
winding of a teaser transformer. Hence, the V2T leads V2M by 90˚. And the magnitude of both
voltages is the same. The phasor diagram of Scott’s connection is shown in the figure below.

The voltage per turn must be the same in winding to create the same flux. Therefore, to make
voltage per turn in a primary winding of the main and teaser transformer, the number of turns in a
primary winding of the teaser transformer must be

Therefore, the turns ratio in the teaser transformer is


Hence, the secondary windings of each transformer have the same voltage magnitude with a 90˚
phase difference. So, it creates a balanced two-phase system.

Position of Neutral Point N


If the neutral point is available in a three-phase supply, tapping is provided on the primary teaser
transformer. For example, taping is available at point N. Hence, the voltage across terminals RN is;

In the above equations, we have derived the value of the voltage between RD;

The voltage across point ND is;

So, we have voltage across points RN, RD, and ND. For the same voltage turn ratio in these
windings, the number of turns are chosen as;

From the above equation, we can derive the ratio of neutral point N divides the primary winding of
teaser transformer as; RN:ND = 2:1.

Applications of Scott Connection


 This type of connection is used to connect a three-phase system with a two-phase system. And
the power can be flow in both directions.
 The Scott connection is used to supply single-phase load (like electric trains) from a balanced
three-phase supply.
 When the power is drawn from a three-phase supply, it is covert into a single-phase supply that
uses for single-phase electric furnaces.

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