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What is effect of using aluminium winding in pace of copper on losses of transformer?
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∙ 11y ago
its a bit bigger Al in gauge for similar losses
so the bigger diameter Al also must be longer to get the required number of turns wrapped around the core (square cube law)
so may need a bit more steel in the core to accommodate the larger volume
Al costs less than copper
Steel cost less than Al
Cu doesnt oxidize as easily as Al
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Why do a Voltage transformer give me a CLIPPED output signal?
Because the voltage on the primary winding is too high and the core gets saturated. When this happens the transformer effect cannot kep increasing the voltage on the secondary winding, clipping the output. Either reduce the voltage on the primary of get a oriented iron core with at least 10,000 gauss flux capacity.
Why skin effect not act on the transformer?
Skin effect is a physical effect that operates on thick conductors. In a transformer the conductors are usually too thin for any substantial skin effect to occur.
WHAT CAN BE Maximum step up ratio in a transformer?
A transformer's 'transformation ratio' applies, whether it is a step-up, or a step-down, transformer. It is normally expressed as its turns ratio, Ns/Np, where N = number of turns. For an ideal transformer, it can also be expressed as the voltage ratio, which is Vs/Vp (where p = primary, and s = secondary).
What will happen to the transformer if DC voltage is applied to the primary winding?
DC current will not pass through a transformer, in the sense that a DC current on the primary will not produce a DC output from the secondary. A constant DC current will not produce any output from the secondary but there may be transient effects as the DC current is connected or disconnected (in which case, it's really an AC current, isn't it?) More about this below because I don't think that's really the question. If you pass DC current through either winding of a transformer, two things will happen. First, you will heat up the transformer and, if you have enough DC current, you will burn it out. Second, you will induce a magnetic field in the core. The more current, the closer the core gets to "saturation" or the maximum field it can support. This is important if there is both DC and AC current present because the more DC field in the core, the less core capacity is available to "transform" AC current. As the core operates closer to saturation, the AC waveform will be distorted and some of the AC power will be lost to heating the transformer. For example, if the primary of a transformer is connected to an AC source, and a DC source is connected to the secondary, then the primary current drawn by the transformer will increase, possibly enough to destroy the transformer. There are special transformers, called magnetic amplifiers, which take advantage of this effect to use a DC current to modulate an AC current. There are transient effects of DC currents in a transformer winding. As the DC current magnetizes the core, energy is stored. When the DC current is disconnected, this stored energy wants to leave the core. It can do this by inducing a voltage in either of the windings. If both windings are open circuit, this voltage can be very high. So you may see a spark jump when the DC voltage is disconnected. In a large transformer, this discharge may break down the transformer insulation and damage it. Some switching power supplies take advantage of this effect in which case the transformer is wound slightly differently and called a "coupled inductor."
Why are the compensating winding used in dc motor?
compensating winding is used for equal load sharing of two generators running in parallel. while interpole winding is used to minimise the effect of armature reaction by supporting the main field.
What is the effect of copper and aluminium since they metals?
copper and aluminium are metals since their metals the effect is that their good conductors
If the primary winding of a double wound transformer is supplied with the direct current its iron core will become magnetized but there will be no emf induced in the secondary winding?
BECAUSE YOU NEED AC EFFECT TO INDUCE EMF IN TO SECONDARY WINDING.OR DC PULSING.
Why do a Voltage transformer give me a CLIPPED output signal?
Because the voltage on the primary winding is too high and the core gets saturated. When this happens the transformer effect cannot kep increasing the voltage on the secondary winding, clipping the output. Either reduce the voltage on the primary of get a oriented iron core with at least 10,000 gauss flux capacity.
What happens when DC supply applied in to the power transformer?
we cant give dc supply to a transformer because it will have some constant frequency to work..Dc is not having any frequency component.Comment:Nothing will happen. Transformer works on the principal of electromagnetic induction were an alternating magnetic flux of the primary winding links up with secondary winding via the core. An emf will then be induced in the secondary winding if it's cut by the alternating flux. Only AC can attain this. DC does change directions and hence it won't effect anything.AnswerIf the value of d.c. voltage is equivalent to the transformer's rated primary voltage, then it's very likely that the primary winding will burn out as it has a very low resistance and the resulting current would be high.
What effect do winding diameters have on the transformer?
A: The total coil built up should never exceed 85-90 %of the window. to calculate the core biuld up a=1.1 [ ni (D +t) -t+tc] n= Wox100/Wo[Rs+ (CORE LOSS) M+copper loss) t=thickness of interlayr material
Why it is not advisable to keep food in copper vessel?
A reaction occurs and copper metal may get corroded due to the humidity or moistness from the food. When corroded due to the oxides and moistness , copper may make the food toxic. So, it is advised not to store food in copper vessels. Additional note: Aluminium kind of has the same effect. So, do not store food in aluminium vessels either.
Why would direct current be unsiutable for transformers?
A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through inductively coupled conductors-the transformer's coils. A varying current in the first or primary winding creates a varying magnetic flux in the transformer's core, and thus a varying magnetic field through the secondary winding. This varying magnetic field induces a varying electromotive force (EMF) or "voltage" in the secondary winding. This effect is called mutual induction.Transformers depend on the changing of magnetic fields within the transformer. Direct current would cause a magnetic field to form in the primary coil, but its the change that induces the current in the secondary field. the change only occurs if an alternating current is applied.
What is the effect of connecting a 50 hertz instrument transformer to a 60 hertz line?
the 50Hz things have a bit more iron and copper will run a bit cooler at 60hz
Why skin effect not act on the transformer?
Skin effect is a physical effect that operates on thick conductors. In a transformer the conductors are usually too thin for any substantial skin effect to occur.
You can use neutral to autotransformer?
Yes, but the transformer must have both the hot and neutral to work as designed. A auto-transformer is not a variable resistor that could reduce current/voltage by a change in the resistance which could be used in the hot and or neutral wire. An auto-transformer is designed to have the hot wire and neutral on each end of the winding with a variable tap in between. The resistance of the transformer and the inductance will effect the circuit to a limited way if placed in the neutral but this effect will not vary the voltage over the full range, the amount of voltage reduction will vary with the load's current draw, see ohms law. Neither a resistor or a auto-transformer connected in the neutral line only will increase the voltage above the level of the input like a correctly connected auto-transformer . Stanley
WHAT CAN BE Maximum step up ratio in a transformer?
A transformer's 'transformation ratio' applies, whether it is a step-up, or a step-down, transformer. It is normally expressed as its turns ratio, Ns/Np, where N = number of turns. For an ideal transformer, it can also be expressed as the voltage ratio, which is Vs/Vp (where p = primary, and s = secondary).
What will happen to the transformer if DC voltage is applied to the primary winding?
DC current will not pass through a transformer, in the sense that a DC current on the primary will not produce a DC output from the secondary. A constant DC current will not produce any output from the secondary but there may be transient effects as the DC current is connected or disconnected (in which case, it's really an AC current, isn't it?) More about this below because I don't think that's really the question. If you pass DC current through either winding of a transformer, two things will happen. First, you will heat up the transformer and, if you have enough DC current, you will burn it out. Second, you will induce a magnetic field in the core. The more current, the closer the core gets to "saturation" or the maximum field it can support. This is important if there is both DC and AC current present because the more DC field in the core, the less core capacity is available to "transform" AC current. As the core operates closer to saturation, the AC waveform will be distorted and some of the AC power will be lost to heating the transformer. For example, if the primary of a transformer is connected to an AC source, and a DC source is connected to the secondary, then the primary current drawn by the transformer will increase, possibly enough to destroy the transformer. There are special transformers, called magnetic amplifiers, which take advantage of this effect to use a DC current to modulate an AC current. There are transient effects of DC currents in a transformer winding. As the DC current magnetizes the core, energy is stored. When the DC current is disconnected, this stored energy wants to leave the core. It can do this by inducing a voltage in either of the windings. If both windings are open circuit, this voltage can be very high. So you may see a spark jump when the DC voltage is disconnected. In a large transformer, this discharge may break down the transformer insulation and damage it. Some switching power supplies take advantage of this effect in which case the transformer is wound slightly differently and called a "coupled inductor."
