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The primary and secondary windings of a transformer are generally wound around tubular-shaped 'formers', and are fitted, concentrically -in other words, they are installed one around the other, and over the same limb of the transformer's laminated core, with the higher-voltage winding outermost. The primary and secondary windings are not fitted separately over different limbs, as represented in schematic diagrams of transformers.In larger transformers, the two windings must have sufficient separation between them to allow for the circulation of oil. This oil has two purposes. The first is to provide insulation between the primary and secondary windings, over and above the insulation around the wound conductors. The second is to enable circulation for cooling -either by natural convection or by forced circulation.The actual separation between the primary and secondary windings depends upon the voltage differences between the two windings. Greater voltage differences require greater separation. Typically we are talking in terms of tens of centimetres.
Copper has a relatively low resistance, is malleable and easily formed, and it is relatively inexpensive compared to other metals, such as silver, that are also good conductors.
The major difference is that the core, usually having three limbs if it is a 'core-type' core (or five, for a 'shell-type' core), must accommodate six windings: three primary phase windings and three secondary phase windings. Some three-phase transformers may have additional windings ('tertiary windings', for example) for various other purposes.
blown in insulation. Some of this insulation, you may have to request it. It is recycled from newspapers and other thing. It insulates better and you are being green at the same time.
A megger test is used to look at the insulation properties of motor windings, electric wiring, high power antenna mounts, and other similar items. The voltages are a lot higher than they are with a normal Volt-ohm meter. You will turn the device off and connect it to a source of power. The circuit breaker being testing should be closed and then disconnect the line-side circuit. Connect the output terminals and turn on the test set. Get the desired current and make any necessary adjustments. Then, you will hit the 'start' button and get your readings.
Insulation tape is used to protect exposed electrical conductors or wires. Another term for it would be electrical tape. It is wrapped around wires and other electrical conductors to protect them.
The primary and secondary windings of a transformer are generally wound around tubular-shaped 'formers', and are fitted, concentrically -in other words, they are installed one around the other, and over the same limb of the transformer's laminated core, with the higher-voltage winding outermost. The primary and secondary windings are not fitted separately over different limbs, as represented in schematic diagrams of transformers.In larger transformers, the two windings must have sufficient separation between them to allow for the circulation of oil. This oil has two purposes. The first is to provide insulation between the primary and secondary windings, over and above the insulation around the wound conductors. The second is to enable circulation for cooling -either by natural convection or by forced circulation.The actual separation between the primary and secondary windings depends upon the voltage differences between the two windings. Greater voltage differences require greater separation. Typically we are talking in terms of tens of centimetres.
Copper loss is the term often given to heat produced by electrical currents in the conductors of transformer windings, or other electrical devices
To prevent the wire from getting short circuited to ground or even to other wires.
Copper has a relatively low resistance, is malleable and easily formed, and it is relatively inexpensive compared to other metals, such as silver, that are also good conductors.
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Electrical generation at higher voltages would have to have higher insulation between the windings of the generator. This would become physically impossible as the size of the generator would become so large that is would become inefficient. Voltages are generated at lower voltages where the insulation factor between windings is much lower. This low voltage is then transformed into a higher voltage for transmission to other locals.
There can be numerous reasons for a fault occurring in a distribution transformer. One of the most common is an inter-turn winding fault, in which the insulation between adjacent turns of the same winding fail causing part of the winding to become short-circuited, thus changing the transformer's turns ratio. A far-more severe fault occurs when there is an insulation breakdown between the two windings or between one or other of the windings and the earthed (grounded) metal tank within which the windings are housed. This type of fault usually causes the overcurrent protection devices (fuses) to operate to minimise the damage to the transformer although, in rare cases, a catastrophic failure might result in the transformer exploding.
A #12 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps. A #12 aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps. These conductors ratings only applies to three conductors in a raceway. To apply the derate to the conductor requires the size of the raceway. From 7 to 24 conductors in a raceway, both aluminium and copper conductor's ratings have to be reduced by .70, so 15 amps x .7 = 10.5 amps and 20 amps x .7 = 14 amps respectively.
The conductor is metal, usually copper today, but some applications use aluminum. The conductors "conduct" the current. The insulation protects the wire from damage and keeps you from getting shocked and keeps the conductors from touching each other and thereby causing a short circuit.
A #12 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps. A #12 aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps. These conductors ratings only applies to three conductors in a raceway. To apply the derate to the conductor requires the size of the raceway. From 7 to 24 conductors in a raceway, both aluminium and copper conductor's ratings have to be reduced by .70, so 15 amps x .7 = 10.5 amps and 20 amps x .7 = 14 amps respectively.
A #12 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps. A #12 aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps. These conductors ratings only applies to three conductors in a raceway. To apply the derate to the conductor requires the size of the raceway. From 7 to 24 conductors in a raceway, both aluminium and copper conductor's ratings have to be reduced by .70, so 15 amps x .7 = 10.5 amps and 20 amps x .7 = 14 amps respectively.