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What are the purposes of performing no load test for the transformer?

These two tests are performed on a transformer to determine (i) equivalent circuit of transformer(ii)voltage regulation of transformer(iii) efficiency of transformer. The power required for theseOpen Circuit test and Short Circuit test on transformeris equal to the power loss occurring in the transformer.


Why low power factor wattmeter is used for open circuit test of transformer?

For open circuit test of transformer, the secondary is open circuit and the circuit impedance is largely inductive due to the core impedance having high L as compared to R. hence the power factor is reduced, thus , we use low power factor wattmeters.


Which of the followig tests must be preformed on a de-energized circuit?

power test


Why the power must be off when checking the resistance in the circuit?

an ohmmeter contains its own power source that it uses to test the circuit. if power is still on in the circuit, at the least the meter will give incorrect readings, at the worst the meter may be damaged rendering it useless.


What are the types of power transformer test?

open circuit & short circuit test, insulation resistance test, turns ratio, efficiency, if it is oil cooled then breakdown voltage of oil, voltage regulation and definitely visual inpection...


What is the purpose of open circuit test and short circuit test of a transformer?

An open-circuit test is done with the transformer running at its rated voltage but with no load. This measures the power lost in the magnetic core. (IR Losses) A short-circuit test is done with the transformer running at its full rated current in all windings but at a low voltage. The secondary is shorted and the primary voltage is adjusted to give the rated current. This measures the power lost in the copper windings. (Copper losses)


What does reading of wattmeter indicate in case of open circuit test of transformer?

In case of open circuit test of transformers we measure iron losses and hence the power lost here is being measured by the wattmeter.


What must be disconnected from a circuit under test before connecting the ohm meter to the circuit?

You must always disconnect the power supply from the circuit before connecting an ohmmeter.otherwise the meter may be damaged.


How will be conduct test on transformer?

Short circuit test and open circuit test are widely used to test the efficiency of the transformer.


Why you use upf wattmeter for short circuit test on load test on single phase transformer?

If, by 'upf', you mean 'unity power factor', then allwattmeters measure the in-phase component of the load current, so the term is quiet unnecessary.A short-circuit test is used to determine the (true) power loss in the transformer, which is exactly what a wattmeter measures


What are the approximation of open circuit and short circuit test of transformer?

A short-circuit test is done to determine the power lost in the resistance of the primary and secondary windings of the transformer. It is done at full load current but with only enough voltage to give the required current with the secondary short circuited. An open-circuit test is done at full load voltage but no current is taken from the secondary, and this enables the power lost in the magnetic core of the transformer to be measured. As well a power, the tests also allow the inductances to be measured as well as the resistances, in order ot characterise the transformer fully.


Power loss in open circuit test?

There is no power loss in open circuit test. Actually there is iron loss also known as magnetic losses. These include hysteresis and eddy-current losses. This can be described as V1^2/Rc Where V1 is the primary voltage and Rc is the resistance of the magnetic core.