Sri ManakulaVinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Subject Name: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Subject Code:MET35

Prepared by:
Dr.K.Suresh, Professor / EEE
Mr.B.Parthiban, Assistant Professor / EEE
Mr.R.Ragupathy, Assistant Professor/ EEE

Verified by: Approved by:

1. TRANSFORMER
EMF Equation – Equivalent circuit – Voltage regulation - OC and SC Test – Efficiency –
condition for maximum efficiency – All day efficiency – Autotransformer –Introduction to three phase
Transformer

Part-A (2 Marks)

1. Why transformer rating is expressed in terms of KVA (NOV/2014)

Copper loss depends on current and iron loss depends upon voltage. Hence the total loss in a
transformer depends upon volt-ampere (VA) only and not on the phase angle between voltage and
current i.e. it is independent of load power factor. That is why the rating the transformer is KVA and
not in KW.
2. What are the losses in single phase transformer?
 Core (or) iron losses
(a) Hysteresis loss (b) Eddy current loss
 Copper loss
3. What are turns ratio and transformation ratio of transformer?
𝑁
Turns ratio = 𝑁2
1
𝐸 𝐼
Transformation ratio = 𝐸2 = 𝐼1 = K
1 2
4. Define “All day Efficiency” of a transformer.
The ratio of output in kWh to input in Kwh of a transformer over a 24 hour period is known
as all-day efficiency.
kwh output in 24 hours
All day Efficiency= kwh input in 24 hours
5. How can the iron loss are minimized in a transformer.
The iron loss in a transformer is made up of hysteresis loss and eddy current loss. Hysteresis
loss can be minimized by using steel of high silicon content for the transformer core. The eddy
current loss can be minimized by using very thin laminations of transformer core.
6. What are the advantages of OC and SC tests on the transformers?
 The power required to carry out these test is very small as compared to the full load output
of the transformer.
 These tests enable us to determine the efficiency of the transformer accurately at any load
and power factor without actually loading the transformer.
 The short circuit test is used to determine𝑅𝑜1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑋𝑜1 ( 𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑜2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑋𝑜2 ). By using this
data, we can find out voltage drop and voltage regulation of the transformer.

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7. Does transformer draw any current when secondary is open? Why? (NOV-2014)
The transformer draws no- load current when secondary is open. The transformer works on
the principle of electromagnetic induction, since both primary and secondary windings are wound on
the same core, the primary is connected to the ac supply, it forms a closed path that ensures no-load
current that establish flux in the core.
8. The no-load ratio of a 50HZ, single phase transformer is 6000/250V. Estimate the number
of turns in each winding if maximum flux is 0.06Wb in the core.(APRIL-2014)
E1=4.44fϕmN1 and E2=4.44fϕmN2
N1= (6000)/ (4.44×50×0.06)= 450
N2= (250)/ (4.44×50×0.06) = 19
9. Define voltage regulation of a transformer.( APRIL-2014)
Because of the voltage drop across the primary and secondary impedances it is observed that
the secondary terminal voltage drops from it’s no load value (𝐸2 ) to load value (𝑉2 ) as load and load
current increases. This decrease in the secondary terminal voltage expressed as a fraction of the no
load secondary terminal voltage is called regulation of a transformer.
10. A 220/110 V, 50 Hz ideal transformer has 166 turns in its primary. What is the peak value
of flux (NOV/2013)
E1=4.44fϕmN1
ϕm= E1/(4.44fN1)
ϕm= (220)/ (4.44×50×166)= 0.006Wb
11. Write down the condition for maximum efficiency of the transformer(APRIL/2013)
(NOV/2013)
The condition for maximum efficiency of the transformer is core loss equal to copper loss.
12. Define transformation ratio. (APRIL/2013)
The voltage transformation ratio is
𝐸2 𝑉 𝐼 𝑁
= 𝑉2 = 𝐼1 = 𝑁2 =K
1 𝐸 1 2 1
13. Classify the transformer according to the construction (NOV/2012)
 Core type transformer
 Shell type transformer
 Berry type transformer
14. Define a transformer. (APRIL/2012)
The transformer works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. A transformer is an
electrical device, having no moving parts, which by mutual induction transfers electric energy from
one circuit to another at the same frequency, usually with changed values of voltage and current.
15. What are the advantages of three phase transformer? (NOV/2012)
 The cost of three phase transformer is around 15% less than single phase transformer bank
 It is weightless and occupies less space
 The bus bar structure, switch gear and other wiring for a three phase installation are simple
 It can be more easily transported
 The amount core material required is less.
16. What is an autotransformer?
Autotransformer is one in which one winding acts as both primary and secondary and
energy transformation is carried out both electrically and magnetically.
17. What are the advantages of autotransformer?
 It has only one winding, so saving is in conductor material and cost.
 Continuously varying voltage can be obtained.
 Better voltage regulation.
 Higher efficiency and smaller in size.
18. Mention some applications of an auto transformer. (APRIL/2012)
 Used for starting of induction motors and synchronous motors
 Used in electrical testing laboratory
 Used as booster to raise the voltage in AC feeders

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19. What happens, if dc supply applied to the transformer?

DC supply has no frequency, if frequency is zero, inductive reactance 2πfL is zero. Total
impedance becomes very low. Thus winding will draw very high current; this may cause the
burning of the winding.
20. Why all day efficiency is lower than commercial efficiency?
All day efficiency is based on energy, but the commercial efficiency is based on power.
Time is involved in all day efficiency. So the efficiency is less than commercial efficiency.

Part –B (11 Marks)

1. State and explain the operating principle of a transformer.
(i) Transformer
Thetransformer works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. A transformer is an
electrical device, having no moving parts, which by mutual induction transfers electric energy from
one circuit to another at the same frequency, usually with changed values of voltage and current. It
consists of two windings insulated from each other and wound on a common core made up of
magnetic material.

Alternating voltage is connected across one ofthe windings called the primary winding. In
both the windings emfis induced by electromagnetic induction. The second winding is called the
secondary winding. It is shown in the above figure.
(ii) WORKING PRINCIPLE OF A TRANSFORMER
The primary winding is connected to an AC source, an exciting current flows through it. As
the current is alternating, it will produce an alternating flux in the core which will be linked by both
the primary and secondary windings. The induce emf in the primary winding (El) is almost equal to
the applied voltage V1and will oppose the applied voltage. The emf induced in the secondary winding
(EZ) can be utilized to deliver power to any load connected across the secondary. Thus power is
transferred from the primary to the secondary circuit by electromagnetic induction.
The flux in the core will alternate at the same frequency as the frequency of the supply
voltage. The frequency of induced emf in secondary is the same as that of the supply, voltage. The
magnitude of the emf induced in the secondary winding will depend upon its number of turns.
In a transformer, if the number of turns in the secondary winding is less than those in the
primary winding, it is called a step-down transformer (Figure (b)), when the number of turns in the
secondary winding is higher than the primary winding, it is called a step-up transformer (Figure (a)).

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2. Describe the construction details of transformer and also explain the principle of
operation with necessary diagram (11) (NOV/2014)
A transformer is a static device and its construction is simple as there are no moving parts.
The main components of a transformer are
 The magnetic core.
 Primary and secondary windings.
 Insulation of windings.
 Expansion tank or conservator.
 Lead and tappings for coils with their supports, terminals and terminal insulators.
 Tank, oil, cooling arrangement, temperature gauge, oil gauge.
 Buchholz relay.
 Silica gel breather.

Magnetic Core
Magnetic circuit consists of an iron core. The transformer core is generally laminated and is
made out of a good magnetic material like silicon steel. The thicknessof laminations or stampings
varies from 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm. The laminations are insulated from each other by coating then with a
thin coat of varnish.

Various types of samplings and laminations employed in the construction of transformers are
shown in above figure. Here the core surrounds the considerable part of coil. The joints are staggered
to avoid continuous gap causing increase in magnetising current. If the joints are not staggered, the
core will have less mechanical strength and during operation there would be undue humming noise.
After arranging the laminations they are bolted together.
The two types of transformer cores are:
 Core type
 Shell type

a) Core type transformer

Here the windings surround a considerable part of core as shown in the below figure and has
only one magnetic path. It has two limbs for the two windings and is made up of two L-type
stampings as shown in below figure (a). The coils used usually are of cylindrical type and are usually
wound. For transformers of higher rating stepped core with circular cylindrical coils are used. For
transformers of smaller rating, a rectangular coil with core of square or rectangular cross section is
used. Insulating cylinders are used to separate windings from the core and from each other.

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b) Shell type transformer

Here the core surrounds the considerable part of windings as shown in the below figure (b).
The two windings are carried by central limb. The core is made up of E and I stamping (figure (b))
and has three limbs. It has two parallel paths for magnetic flux.
The coils used are of multilayer disc type and are former wound in the form of pan-cakes.
Each layer is insulated from each other by paper.

Winding
There are two windings in a transformer. They are called primary and secondary windings.
Generally the windings are made of copper.
Insulation
Paper is still used as the basic conductor insulation. Enamel insulation is used as the inter-turn
insulation of low voltage transformers. For power transformers enamelled copper with paper
insulation is also used.
Insulating Oil
The oil used in transformer protects the paper from dirt and moisture and removes the heat
produced in the core and coils. It also acts as insulating medium. The oil must possess the following
properties.
i) High dielectric strength.
ii) Free from inorganic acid, alkali and corrosive sulphur to prevent injury to the
conductor or insulation.
iii) Low viscosity to provide good heat transfer.
iv) Free from sludging under normal operating conditions.
v) Good resistance to emulsion so that the oil may throw down any moisture entering
the tank instead of holding it in suspense.
Expansion Tank or Conservator
A small auxiliary oil tank may be mounted above the transformer and connected to main tank
by a pipe. Its function is to keep the transformer tank full of oil despite expansion or contraction of
the coil with the changes in temperature. A small pipe connection between the gas space in the
expansion tankand the cover of the transformer tank permits the gas above the oil in the transformer
to pass into the expansion tank, so that the transformer tank will be completely filled with oil.
Temperature Gauge
Every transformer is provided with a temperature gauge to indicate hot oil orhottest spot
temperature. It is self-contained weather proof unit made of alarm contacts. It is dial operated by
bourdon gauge connected to a thermometer bulb located in the region of hottest oil.

Gauge
Every transformer is fitted with an oil gauge to indicate the oil level present inside tank. The
oil gauge may be provided with an alarm contact with gives an alarmthe oil level has dropped beyond
permissible height due to oil leak or due to any other reason.

Relay
The first warning that a fault is present may be given by the presence of bubbles in the oil. If
the transformer is fitted with a conservator and there are no pockets in which gas can collect, the gas
bubbles will rise up the pipe joining the conservator to the tank. It is possible to mount gas operated
relay in this pipe to give an alarm in case of minor fault and to disconnect the transformer from the
supply mains in case of severe faults.

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Breather
The simplest method to prevent the entry of the moisture inside the transformer tank is to
provide chambers known as breather. The breather is filled with some drying agent, such as calcium
chloride or silica gel. Silica gel or calcium chloride absorbs moisture and allows dry air to enter the
transformer tank. The drying agent is replaced periodically as routine maintenance. The whole ofthe
transformer tank and portion of conservator used filled with oil. The breather is connected on one
side of the conservator. Thus a small surface area of transformer oil is exposed to the atmosphere
through the breather.

Bushings
Connections from the transformer windings are brought out by means bushings. Ordinary
porcelain insulators can be used upto a voltage of 33kV. Above 33kV, capacitor and oil filled type of
bushings are used. Bushings are fixed on the transformer tank.

3. Derive the emf equation of a transformer (5) (APRIL 2012/APRIL/NOV/2014)

Consider an alternating voltage (V1) of frequency (f) is applied to primary winding of the transformer

Let
 ϕm be the maximum value of flux in Weber
 f be the supply frequency in Hz
 N1 is the number of turns in the primary winding
 N2 is the number of turns in the secondary winding
 A be the area of core in m2
 Bm be the maximum value of flux density in (wb/m2)
 V1 be the supply voltage across primary in volts
 V2 be the terminal voltage across secondary in volts
 I1 be the primary current in amps
 I2 be the secondary current in amps
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 E1 be the EMF induced in primary winding in volts

 E2 be the EMF induced in secondary winding in volts

Since the applied voltage is alternating in nature, the flux established is also an alternating one. From
the figure given below, it is clear that the flux is attaining its maximum value in one quarter of the
cycle (T/4), where T is the time in seconds.

We know that, T= 1/f, where f is the supply frequency

Average EMF e  
dφ
dt
Where dϕ=,ϕm
1
dt 
4f
φ
Average rate of change of flux= m = 4f ϕmvolts
1
4f
Average EMF induced per turn= average rate of change of flux= 4f ϕ m volts
RMS value= Form Factor × Average Value= 1.11 × Average Value
The RMS value of EMF induced/turn= 1.11 × 4f ϕm = 4.44f ϕm volts
The primary and secondary winding having N1 and N2 turns respectively
RMS value of EMF induced in primary winding
E1= 4.44f ϕmN1 volts
RMS value of EMF induced in secondary winding
E2= 4.44f ϕmN2 volts
EMF equation in terms of flux density is given by
E1  4.44f N1 B m A Volts and E 2  4.44f N 2 B m A volts
Transformation Ratio
For an ideal transformer, E1= V1 and E2= V2
There is no voltage drop in the windings, V1I1=V2I2
V2 E 2 I1 N 2
   K
V1 E1 I 2 N1
V2
 K ----- Voltage ratio
V1
E2
 K ----- Transformation ratio
E1
N2
 K ----- Turns ratio
N1
I1
 K ------ Current ratio
I2

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4. Obtain the equivalent circuit of a transformer. (NOV/2012/APRIL/2014)

The equivalent circuit of any device can be helpful in predetermination of the behavior of the
device under varying conditions of operation. The equivalent circuit for electromagnetic devices
consists of a combination of resistances, inductances and capacitances. An actual transformer
represented by two windings linked by a magnetic circuit. To estimate the performance of a
transformer and to do simple calculation, a transformer is often represented by its equivalent circuit.
In this equivalent, the effects of the core and the windings are represented by equivalent
circuit parameters

Representation of core by its electrical equivalent

 The core forms the path for the magnetic flux (ϕm), set up by a current (Im) lagging E1 by 90°.
Hence the magnetizing component of the core is represented by a pure inductive reactance
(Xm) connected across the EMF (E1)
 Core loss is accounted by a current Iw in phase with E1 which is represented by a resistance
Rm connected across E1
Primary current I1  I 0  I1
'

No-load primary current I 0  I w  I m

Supply voltage= V1
EMF induced in primary winding due to flux (ϕ m) = E1
The core loss component-= Iw
The magnetizing component= Im
The magnetic loss components are Rm and Xm
 From no-load to full load, the core loss occurs in the transformer, so the magnetic loss
components are connected in parallel
Representation of primary winding
The primary winding of a transformer is represented by its equivalent resistance (R 1) and leakage
reactance (X1)
Primary winding resistance= R1 Ω
Primary leakage reactance= X1 Ω
Primary winding impedance Z1  R1  X 1 Ω
2 2

The difference between V1 and E1= I1Z1 Ω

Representation of secondary winding
The secondary winding of a transformer is represented by its equivalent resistance (R2) and
leakage reactance (X2)
Secondary winding resistance= R2 Ω
Secondary leakage reactance= X2 Ω
Secondary winding impedance Z 2  R2  X 2
2 2
Ω
The difference between V2 and E2= I2Z2 Ω

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Exact equivalent circuit of transformer with secondary quantities referred to primary side

Approximate equivalent circuit of transformer referred to primary side

R2
R2 
'
--- The secondary resistance referred to primary side
K2
X
X 2  22 --- The secondary reactance referred to primary side
'

K
Z
Z 2  22 --- The secondary impedance referred to primary side
K
I 2  KI 2 --- The secondary current referred to primary side
'

E
E 2  2 --- The secondary induced EMF referred to primary side
'

K
V
V2  2 --- The secondary voltage referred to primary side
'

K
 The voltage drop due to primary and secondary winding resistance and reactance always vary
with load current. Therefore it is connected in series
5. Explain OC and SC tests on single phase transformer. (APRIL/2012)

INDIRECT LOADING TESTS OF TRANSFORMERS

The efficiency and regulation of a transformer on any load condition and at any power factor
condition can be predetermined by indirect loading method. In this method, the actual load is not used on
transformer. But the equivalent circuit parameters of a transormer by conducting two tests on a
transformer which are (i) open circuit test (ii) short circuit test
The parameters calculated from these test results are effective in determine the regulation and
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The advantage of this method is that without much power loss the tests can be performed and results can
be obtained.
(i) Open circuit Test

The transformer primary is connected to ac supply through ammeter, wattmeter and variac. The
secondary of transformer is kept open. Usually low voltage side is used as primary and high voltage side
as secondary to conduct OC test.
The primary is excited by rated voltage, which is adjusted precisely with the help of a variac. The
wattmeter measures input power. The ammeter measures input current. The voltmeter gives the value of
rated voltage applied at rated frequency. Sometimes a voltmeter may be connected across secondary to
measure the secondary voltage which is V2= E2 when primary is supplied with rated voltage. As
voltmeter resisitance is very high, though voltmeter is connected, secondary is treated to be open circuit
as voltmeter current is always neglibibly small.
When the primary voltage is adjusted to its rated value with the help of variac, readings of
ammeter and wattmeter are to be recorded.
V0 = Rated voltage
W0= Input power
I0= Input current= no load current
As transformer secondary is open, it is on no load. So current drawn by the primary is no load
current I0. The two components of this no load current are,
Im= I0sinϕ0
I0= I0 cosϕ0
Where cosϕ0= No load power factor
Hence power input can be written as W0= V0I0 cosϕ0
As secondary is open, I2=0. Thus it’s reflected current on primary I2 is also zero. So we have primary
current I1= I0. The transformer no load current is very small, hardly 2 to 4% of its full load value. As
I2=0, secondary copper losses are zero. And I1=I0 is very low hence copper losses on primary are also
very low. Thus the total copper losses in OC test are negligibly small. As against this the input voltage is
at rated frequency, hence flux density in the core is at its maximum value. Hence iron losses at rated
voltage. As output power is zero and copper losses are very low, the total input power is used to supply
iron losses. This power is measured by the wattmeter (W0). Hence the wattmeter in OC test gives iron
losses which remain constant for all loads.
W0= Pi= Iron losses
W0= V0I0cosϕ
W0
Cosφ 0  -No Load Power Factor
V0 I 0
Once cosϕ0 is known we can obtain
Ic=I0 cosϕ0
Im=I0 sinϕ0
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V0
R0 
Ic
V0
X0 
Im
The no load power factor cosϕ0 is very low, hence wattmeter used is low power factor meter type.
Short Circuit test (SC test)
In this test, primary is connected to ac supply through variac, ammeter and voltmeter. The
secondary is short circuited with the help of thick copper wire or solid link. As high voltage side is
always low current side, it is convenient to connect high voltage side to supply and shorting the low
voltage side. As secondary is shorted, its resistance is very small and on rated voltage it may draw very
large current. Such large current can cause overheating and burning of the transformer. To limit this
short circuit current, primary is supplied with low voltage which is just enough to cause rated current to
flow through primary which can be observed on ammeter.

Now the currents flowing through the windings are rated currents hence the total copper loss.
Now the voltage applied is low which a small fraction of the rated voltage is. The iron losses are
function of applied voltage. So the iron losses in reduced voltage test are very small. Hence the
wattmeter reading is the power loss which is equal to full load copper losses as iron losses are very low.

Wsc= (Pcu) F.L= Full load copper loss

From SC test readings
Wsc=VscIsccosϕsc
Wsc
Cosφ sc  ----Short circuit power factor
VscIsc

Wsc=Isc2R01= copper loss

Wsc
R 01 
2 Vsc 2 2
I sc Z01   R X
Isc 01 01
2 2
X 01  Z R
01 01

Thus we get the equivalent circuit parameters R01, X01 and Z01. Knowing the transformation
ration K, the equivalent circuit parameters refereed to secondary also can be obtained.
6. Explain load test on transformer
In this method the required load is directly connected to the secondary of thetransformer. Hence
this method is also called direct loading test on transformer. Thevarious meters are connected on
primary and secondary side of the transformer. Then theload is varied from no load to full load and the
readings on the various meters arerecorded. Anammeter, voltmeter and a wattmeter is connected on
primary as well as secondary side ofthe transformer. The primary is connected to the supply through
variac which is used toadjust primary voltage to its rated value at each load condition.
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The load is to be varied from no load to full load in desired steps. At all time, keepprimary voltage V1
constant at its rated value with the help of variac. The followingobservation table is prepared.
W1 = Input power to the transformer
W2 = Output power delivered to the load
𝑊
.·. % η = 𝑊2 × 100
1
The first reading is on no load for which 𝑉2 = 𝐸2
Thus at any other load, regulation can be obtained as
𝐸 −𝑉
% R = 2𝑉 2 × 100
2
Where 𝑉2 is secondary terminal voltage at corresponding load. The graph of % η and % R on
each load against load current 𝐼𝐿 can be plotted.

Fig. 4.23 Efficiency and regulation characteristics

The efficiency increases as load increases upto particular load. After that load,efficiency
decreases as load increases. The regulation increases as the load increases as 𝑉2 keeps on decreasing as
the load increases.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Loading
The important advantage of this method is that the results are accurate as load is directly used,
The disadvantages of this method are,
1. For large rating transformers, suitable load is difficult to obtain in the laboratory. It cannot be
loaded upto its full load capacity in the laboratory.
2. There are large power losses during the test.

7. Problem 1:Draw the equivalent circuit of a single phase 1100/220 v transformer on

which the following results were obtained.
(a) 1100 V, 0.5A, 55W on primary, secondary being open circuit.
(b) 10v, 80A,400W on low voltage side, HV short circuited.

Given data:
Primary voltage 𝑉1 = 1100V, Secondary voltage 𝑉2 = 220V
Solution:
O.C test:
Primary voltage 𝑉1 = 1100V No-load input current Io = 0.5 A

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No-load input Power Po = 55w

Po = 𝑉1 Io cos Ф𝑜
P 55
No-load input power factor cosФ𝑜 = 𝑉 oI = (1100×0.5) = 0.1
1 o
cosФ𝑜 =0.1
sinФ𝑜 = 0.9949
Wattfull component (working component)
𝐼𝑤 = Io cos Ф𝑜 =0.5 × 0.1= 0.05 A
Wattless component (magnetizing component)
𝐼𝑚 = Io sin Ф𝑜 = 0.5 × 0.9949=0.4974
Resistance representing the core loss
𝑉 1100
𝑅𝑜 = 𝐼 1 = 0.05 = 22000 Ω
𝑤
Magnetizing reactance
𝑉 1100
𝑋𝑜 = 𝐼 1 = 0.4974 = 2211.499 Ω
𝑚

S.C test:
Short circuit voltage 𝑉𝑠𝑐 = 10V Short circuit current Isc = 80 A
Losses 𝑊𝑠𝑐 = 400 W
Impedance of transformer referred to secondary
𝑉 10
𝑍02 = I 𝑠𝑐 = 80 = 0.125 Ω
sc
𝑊𝑠𝑐 400
𝑅02 = I 2 = 802 = 0.0625 Ω
sc

𝑋02 = √𝑍02 2 − 𝑅02 2 = √(0.1252 − 0.06252 ) = 0.1082 Ω

𝑉 220
Transformation ratio K = 𝑉2 = 1100 = 0.2
1
Parameters referred to 1100 V (H.V) side
𝑍 0.125
𝑍01 = 𝐾022 = 0.22 = 3.125 Ω
𝑅02 0.0625
𝑅01 = = = 1.5625 Ω
𝐾2 0.22

𝑋01 = √𝑍01 2 − 𝑅01 2 = √(3.1252 − 1.56252 ) = 2.7063 Ω

Equivalent circuit is shown below (referred to primary)

8. Problem 2:In a 50 KVA Transformer, the iron loss is 500 W and full load copper loss is
800 W. Find the efficiency at full and half loads at 0.8 p.f. lagging.
Given data:
Transformer rating = 50KVA, Iron loss 𝑃𝑖 = 500w,
Full load copper loss 𝑃𝑐𝑢 = 800w
Power factor cos Ф = 0.8
To find:

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Efficiency at (i) Full load (ii) At half load

Solution:

(i) At full load:

(n)KVA CosФ
Efficiency = (n)KVA CosФ+P + (n)2P × 100
i cu
50×103 ×0.8
= (50×103 ×0.8)+500+800 ×100
= 96.85%
(ii) At half load:
(n)KVA CosФ
Efficiency = (n)KVA CosФ+P + (n)2P × 100
i cu
1
( )50×103 ×0.8
2
= 1 1 2
×100
( )(50×103 ×0.8)+500+( ) 800
2 2
= 96.61%
9. Derive the efficiency of a transformer
Due to losses in a transformer, the output power of a transformer is less than the input power
supplied.
Power output = Power input – Total losses
Power input = Power output + Total losses
= Power output + 𝑃𝑖 + 𝑃𝑐𝑢
The efficiency of any device is defined as the ratio of the power output to power input. So for
a transformer the efficiency can be expressed as,
Power output
η = Power input
Power output
η = Power output +𝑃 + 𝑃
𝑖 𝑐𝑢
Now power output = 𝑉2 𝐼2 cos Φ
Where Cos Φ = Load power factor
The transformer supplies full load of current 𝐼2 and with termainal voltage 𝑉2 .
𝑃𝑐𝑢 = Copper loss on full load = 𝐼2 2 𝑅2𝑒
𝑉 𝐼2 cos Φ
η = 𝑉 𝐼 cos2 Φ+𝑃
2 2 + 𝐼 2𝑅
𝑖 2 2𝑒
But 𝑉2 𝐼2 = VA rating of a transformer
(VA rating )×cos Φ
η = (VA rating )×cos Φ+𝑃 + 𝐼 2𝑅
𝑖 2 2𝑒
This is the full load percentage efficiency with,
𝐼2 = Full load secondary current
But if the transformer is subjected to fractional load then based on the appropriate values of various
quantities, the efficiency can be obtained.
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑
Let n = Fraction by which load is less than full load = 𝐹𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑
For example, if transformer is subjected to half load then,
𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 (1/2)
n = 𝐹𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 = 1 = 0.5
When load changes, the load current changes by same proportion as
New 𝐼2 = n (𝐼2 )F.L
Similarly the output 𝑉2 𝐼2 cos Φ also reduces by the same fraction. Thus fraction of VA rating is
available at the output. Similarly as copper losses are proportional to square of current then,
New 𝑃𝑐𝑢 = 𝑛2 (𝑃𝑐𝑢 ) F.L.
So copper losses get reduced by 𝑛2 .
In general for fractional load, the efficiency is given by,
𝑛(VA rating )×cos Φ
%η = 𝑛(VA rating )×cos Φ+𝑃 + 𝑛2(P )F.L
𝑖 cu
Where n = Fraction by which load is less than full load
For all types of load power factors lagging, leading and unity the efficiency expression does not
change, and remains same.

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10. Derive the condition for maximum efficiency and explain about the All day efficiency of
a transformer
To determine at which load the efficiency will be maximum
Differentiate the denominator with respect to load current I2 and equate to zero, thus
d  Pi 
V2 cos 2   I 2 R02   0
dI 2  I2 
Pi
 2
 R02  0
I2
Pi
 2
  R02
I2
Pi  I 2 R02
2

Core loss= copper loss

Thus the efficiency of a transformer is maximum at that load which makes copper loss equal to core
loss.Constant losses= variable losses
ALL DAY EFFICIENCY
For a transformer, the efficiency is defined as the ratio of output power to input power. This is
its power efficiency. But power efficiency is not the true measure of the performance of some special
types of transformers such as distribution transformers. Distribution transformers serve residential
and commercial loads. The load on such transformers vary considerably during the period of the day.
The primary of the transformers is energized at its rated voltage for 24 hours, to provide continuous
supply to the consumer. The core loss which depends on voltage, continuously for all the loads. But
copper loss depends on the load condition. For no load, copper loss is negligibly small while on full
load it is at its rated value. Hence power efficiency cannot give the measure of true efficiency of such
transformers. In such case, the energy output is calculated in kilowatt hours (kWh). Then the ratio of
total energy output to total energy input (output+losses) is calculated. Such ratio is called energy
efficiency or all day efficiency of a transformer. Based on this efficiency,

11. Write short notes on autotransformer

Transformers are discussed in which the windings are electrically isolated and the e.m.f. in
secondary gets induced due to induction. In practice it is possible to use only one winding for the
transformer so that part of this winding is common to the primary and secondary. Such a special type
of transformer having only one winding such that part of the winding is common to the primary and
secondary is called autotransformer. Obviously the two windings are electrically connected and it
works on the principle of conduction as well as induction. Such an autotransformer is very much
economical where the voltage ratio is less than 2 and the electrical isolation of the two windings is
not necessary. The power transfer in 2 winding transformer is fully inductively while in
autotransformer the power is transferred from primary to secondary by both inductively as well as
conductively.
(i) Construction
In an autotransformer only one winding is wound on a laminated magnetic core while in 2
winding transformer, two windings are wound. The single winding of the autotransformer is used as
primary and secondary. The part of the winding is common to both primary and secondary. The

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voltage can be stepped down or stepped up using an autotransformer. Accordingly the

autotransformers are classified as step-up autotransformer and step-down autotransformer.
The Fig. a shows the conventional two winding transformer while the Fig. b and c show the
step down and step up autotransformers respectively.

(a) 2 winding transformer (b) step-down autotransformer

(c) Step up autotransformer

In step down autotransformer shown in the Fig. b, the entire winding acts as a primary while
the part of the Winding is used common to both primary and secondary. Thus AB forms the primary
having N1 turns while BC forms the secondary with N2 turns. As N 2< N1, the output voltage V2< V1
and it acts as a step-down auto transformer. In step-up autotransformer shown in the Fig. c, the entire
winding acts as secondary while the part of the winding is used common to both primary and
secondary. Thus AB forms the secondary having N2 turns while BC forms the primary with N1 turns.
As N2>Nl, the output voltage V2> V1 and it acts as a step-up autotransformer.
The current distribution in the step down and step up autotransformers is shown in the Fig. d
and e respectively.

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(d) step-down autotransformer (e) step up autotransformer

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(ii) Transformation Ratio of An Autotransformer

Neglecting the losses, the leakage reactance and the magnetising current, the transformation
ratio of an autotransformer can be obtained as,
V I N
K = V2 = I1 = N2
1 2 1
K is greater than unity for step-up autotransformer while K is less than unity for step down
autotransformer. `
Due to the use of single winding, compared to the normal two winding transformer, for the
same capacity and voltage ratio, there is substantial saving in copper in case of autotransformers.
Let us obtain the expression for the copper saving in the autotransformers.

(iii)Copper Saving in Autotransformer

For any winding, the cross-section of winding is proportional to the current I. While the total
length of the winding is proportional to the number of turns N. Hence the weight of copper is
proportional to the product of N and I.
Weight of copper α NI
Where I = current in the winding
and N = number of turns of the winding
Consider a two winding transformer and step-down autotransformer as shown in Fig. f and g.

(f) Two winding transformer (g) Step down transformer

Let WTW = total weight of copper in two winding transformer

W AT = weight of copper in autotransformer
In two winding transformer,
Weight of copper of primary α N1 I1
Weight of copper of secondary α N2 I2
WTW α N1I1 + N2 I2 ….. total weight of Cu
In case of step-down autotransformer.
Weight of copper of section AC α (N1 - N2) I1
Weight of copper of section BC α N2 (I2 - I1)
W AT α (N1 - N2) I1 + N2 (I2 - I1) …..total weight of Cu
Taking ratio of the two Weights,
WTW N1 I1 +N2 I2
= (N −N )I +N (I −I )
W AT 1 2 1 2 2 1
N1 I1+N2 I2
=N
1 I1− N2 I1+N2 I2−N2 I1
N1 I1+N2 I2
=N
1 I1+N2 I2 −2N2 I1
N2 I1
But K=N =I
1 2
I
WTW N1 I1 +KN1 ( 1)
K
= I
WAT N1 I1+KN1 ( 1)−2KN1 I1
K
2N1 I1 1
= 2N = 1−K
1 I1−2kN1 I1
W AT = (1-K) WTW
Saving of copper = WTW - W AT = WTW - (1-K) WTW
Saving of copper = K WTW ….. For step down autotransformer
Thus saving of copper is K times the total weight of copper in two winding transformer.
1
And Saving of copper = WTW ….. For step up autotransformer
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12. Discuss the constructional details and various connections, operation of three phase
transformer
THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER
Three phase voltages are raised or lowered by means of three-phase transformers. A three-
phase transformer can be built in two ways viz., (i) by suitably connecting a bank of three single-
phase transformers or (ii) by constructing a three-phase transformer on a common magnetic structure.
In either case, the windings may be connected in Y Y, , Y or Y.

(i) BANK OF THREE SINGLE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS

Three similar single-phase transformers can be connected to form a three-phase transformer.
The primary and secondary windings may be connected in star (Y) or delta () arrangement. The
below Figure (i) shows a Y - connection of a three phase transformer. The primary windings are
connected in star and the secondary windings are connected in delta. A more convenient way of
showing this connection is illustrated in the below figure (ii)The ratio of secondary phase voltage to
primary phase voltage is the phase transformation ratio K.
Secondary phase voltage N I
Phase transformation ratio, K = Primary phase voltage = N2 = IP1
1 P2

(i) (ii)
Referring to the above figure (ii), primary line-to-line voltage is V and the primary line
current is I. The phase transformation ratio is K (= N 2/N1). The secondary line voltage and line
current are also shown in the above figure.

(ii) THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER

A three-phase transformer can be constructed by having three primary and three secondary
windings on a common magnetic circuit. The basic principle of a three phase transformer is
illustrated in figure(i) The three single-phase core typetransformers, each with windings (primary and
secondary) on only one leg have their unwound legs combined to provide a path for the returning
flux.
The primaries as well as secondary may be connected in star or delta. If the primary is
energized from a 3-phase supply, the central limb (i.e., unwound limb) carries the fluxes produced by
the 3-phase primary windings. Since the phasor sum of three primary currents at any instant is zero,
the sum of three fluxes passing through the central limb must be zero. Hence no flux exists in the
central limb and it may, therefore, be eliminated.
This modification gives a three leg core type 3-phase transformer. In this case, any two legs
will act as a return path for the flux in the third leg. For example, if flux is ϕ in one leg at some
instant, then flux is ϕ /2 in the opposite direction through the other two legs at the same instant. All
the connections of a 3-phase transformer are made inside the case and for delta-connected winding
three leads are brought out while for star connected winding four leads are brought out.

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For the same capacity, a 3-phase transformer weighs less, occupies less space and costs about
20% less than a bank of three single-phase transformers.
Because of these advantages, 3-phase transformers are in common use, especially for large
power transformations.
A disadvantage of the three-phase transformer lies in the fact that when onephase becomes
defective, the entire three-phase unit must be removed from service. When one transformer in a bank
of three single-phase transformersbecomes defective, it may be removed from service and the other
two transformers may be reconnected to supply service on an emergency basis until repairs can be
made.

(iii) THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS

A three-phase transformer can be built by suitably connecting a bank of three single-phase
transformers or by one three-phase transformer. The primary orsecondary windings may be
connected in either star (Y) or delta (Δ) arrangement. The four most common connections are (i) Y-Y
(ii) Δ-Δ (iii) Y-Δ and (iv) Δ-Y.

Secondary phase voltage V N

K= = VPh2 = N2
Primary phase voltage Ph1 1

Reference:

 B. L. Theraja& A. K. Theraja, A Textbook of Electrical Technology: AC and DC Machines,

Volume - II, 23rd Edition, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi, 2012
 U. A. Bakshi, M. V. Bakshi, Electrical Machines-I, Second Edition, Technical Publications

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