kva
k-kilo
v-voltage
a-amps(current)
VA or KVA or MVA
For a single-phase transformer, divide the ratedapparent power (expressed in volt amperes) by the voltage rating (expressed in volts) of the primary winding; this will give you the rated primary current (expressed in amperes) of the primary winding.
Any continuous load shouldn't exceed the rated capacity of the transformer, expressed in volt amperes.
The secondary winding's current rating is the rated apparent power of the transformer (expressed in volt amperes) divided by its voltage rating (expressed in volts). This applies to both step down, and step up, transformers.
Nothing. The same rating is applicable.
Transformer Super Link - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y7
The kVA rating will be listed on the transformer's nameplate, which is usually on the front of the transformer. The 480v to 120v is irrelevant, because many transformers with different kVA ratings convert 480 volts to 120 volts. The kVA ratings can be different and thus affect the rated current through the transformer.
What limits the use of a transformer is its operating temperature, as excessively-high temperature will act to break down its insulation. The temperature reached by a transformer is a function of its rating (expressed in volt amperes), so operating a transformer below its rating is perfectly okay.
Depends upon the current ratings
It enables an existing transformer to be upgraded to meet an increase in load, without having to remove that transformer and replace it with a 'larger' (expressed in volt amperes) one. It provides an useful way of using up a stock of smaller transformers.
Heat is one of the leading causes of transformer failure. The main source of heat generation in transformers are caused by copper loss in the windings and core (I²R losses). If this heat is not properly dissipated, the temperature of the transformer will rise continually which may cause damage to the insulation. A transformer operating at just 10°C above its rating will reduce its life by 50% so it is imperative to understand how transformers are cooled and how to detect problems in their cooling systems. ANSI and IEEE require the cooling class of each transformer to appear on its nameplate. The cooling classification of a transformer, expressed in letters, designate the type cooling system used. Transformers may have multiple load ratings that correspond to multiple stages of cooling.
Transformers are rated in KVA. (this is because the transformer is Unity power factor device i.e.. PF = 1)AnswerThe selection of a transformer is determined by the apparent power of the load, expressed in volt amperes(V.A), the load current, and the line voltage of the supply. The transformer must be able to satisfy these requirements.Transformers are not 'unity power factor' devices, which is precisely why their capacity is expressed in volt amperes, rather than in watts.