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In transmission lines there is a massive current, we use CT to make this current measurable i.e. it steps down the current but DT is used to step down the voltage

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What kind of transformer is used to change the voltage of electric current in transmission lines before it enters houses in a neighborhood?

It's called a 'distribution transformer', as opposed to a 'power transformer' which is used in the transmission and primary-distribution electrical systems.


What is the maximum transformer rating for distribution transformer?

100MVA


Why leakage reactance is kept small?

Leakage reactance is useful for limiting the short circuit current in transformer and generators. therefore normally the reactance of transformer varies for 4.5% for distribution transformer to 12.5% for 400KV class.


How do you use distribution transformer as temporary power supply to residential housing?

A distribution transformer IS the term used to describe the utility transformer which supplies a residence.


When secondary coil is open there is no current in the primary coil WHY?

I am assuming the question is about the power / distribution transformer and not the current transformer. The primary current is a function of load connected on secondary. With the open secondary, there is no load, no current, it is open circuit. Hence no primary current. However there is always some small amount of no load current in the primary winding.


What is the line current in HT line of 11 KV?

it is depends on the rating of distribution transformer,e.g if there is 100 kva, then it will take 5.25amp.


Why on load or off load tap changer is always connected in the primary side of a power or distribution transformer. And why distribution and power transformer are rated MVA?

The size of any switch depends on current it carries. Your statement is true for step down transformers. The primary is HV hence less current, so the tap changer is on primary side.


How is current controlled in welding transformer?

in welding machine, the transformer used is basically a current transforrmer. so by changing the tap of secondary side of transformer, we can increase or decrease the current in the transformer.


What is principle of Current transformer?

why does have to short-circuit secondary wire of current transformer ?


What is maximum efficiency condition in distribution transformer?

The maximum efficiency condition in distribution transformer is said to be occurred when iron loss = copper loss


GE distribution transformer serial?

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What is the difference between an isolation transformer and distribution transformer?

in isolation transformer earthing is not provide on secondary side but in ordinary transformer neutral of secondary side is earthedAnswerAn isolation transformer is a 1:1 ratio transformer; its function is to electrically isolate the secondary side from the primary side without changing the voltage. An example of an isolation transformer is the one used in a shaver socket.A distribution transformer is a step-down transformer, used within the electricity network's distribution system. An example of distribution transformer is a pole-mounted transformer, supplying low voltage to residences.(Of course, all mutual transformers provide electrical isolation between primary and secondary.)