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Transformers require changing magnetic flux to operate. DC current provides a steady current, with no changes in magnetic flux that can be picked up by the output coil.
Alternating current has continuously changing direction which produces continuous changes in the magnetic flux. This induces changing voltage in the output coil. This is (or was) the huge advantage of AC power systems worldwide: The voltage could be easily changed from high voltage for generation and transmission into low voltage at the consumer. DC generators had to run at the voltage required by the consumer and powerlines could not be higher voltage / lower current than the consumer.
Today, switching systems easily convert DC to other DC voltages, DC to AC, etc. This is done in most computers, telephones, stereos, etc. It can even be done on a grand scale, allowing use of high voltage DC power lines in selected places.
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What happens if dc supply is connected to incomer of transformer?
If a DC supply is connected to the incomer of a transformer, you effectively have a short circuit, because the DC impedance of a transformer (actually, any inductor) is quite low. You will blow something.
Can you step up or step down the DC voltage by a transformer?
You need alternating current for a transformer, for DC you would have to interrupt the power supply to make it effectively DC pulses.
How dc supply is given to transformer used in push pull amplifiers?
The dc is supplied via a centre-tap on the transformer. This ensures zero dc net flux in the transformer core, which enables a much smaller core to be used.
Does electrical transformer use a DC or AC source?
A transformer is a device to convert high voltage AC to low voltage AC & vice-versa. It works on the principle of induction. Since induction occurs only in an AC supply, a transformer cannot work on DC.. So, it is not possible to convert DC supply to AC using transformer. You would need an inverter to convert DC to AC.
How does auto transformer work with DC supply?
Transformers don't work with DC supplies - they only work on AC.
Why transformer can not be used in dc supply?
The transformer cannot be used in the DC supply because it keeps on alternating its current, whereas the DC supply current should be constant.
Why doesn't transformer work on a DC supply?
to have transformer action there should be an alternating magnetic flux.but dc supply cannot produce alternating flux.
What happens if dc supply is connected to incomer of transformer?
If a DC supply is connected to the incomer of a transformer, you effectively have a short circuit, because the DC impedance of a transformer (actually, any inductor) is quite low. You will blow something.
Do pulse transformer is work on dc supply?
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What happens if a dc supply is given to a transformer under no load?
when dc supply is given to transformer at primary winding , the output at secondary winding will be zero.Because to induce voltage ,countnie changing flux is required ,that can not be obtained from dc supply...........
Can you use transformer for DC supply?
No. Only Transformer could not be used for DC supply.If yoy need to have DC out put,then rectifier unit required .
What will happen if transformer are connected to dc supply?
It will get core saturation
What does filter do in a transformer?
A transformer does not use a filter. You may be asking about the use of a filter in a power supply. A power supply uses a filter to change pulsating DC from the rectifier into smooth DC for the circuits that the power supply powers.
Can you step up or step down the DC voltage by a transformer?
You need alternating current for a transformer, for DC you would have to interrupt the power supply to make it effectively DC pulses.
Why the winding resistance of transformer is not sufficent when it is used in dc supply?
It is.AnswerA transformer is designed to operate with an AC supply voltage, not DC -in fact, it cannot operate with a DC supply voltage.Opposition to the flow of alternating current is made up of resistance and reactance. Resistance depends upon the length, cross-sectional area, and resistivity of the transformer winding conductor. Reactance depends upon the inductance of the transformer winding and the frequency of the supply voltage.Because a transformer winding is highly inductive, its reactance is very much larger than its resistance, and is more than sufficient to limit the AC current to a value that will not overheat the winding conductor. However, if you supply the transformer with a DC voltage that is equivalent in value to its AC rated voltage, the low value of resistance will allow a very large DC current to flow -large enough, probably, to overheat the conductor insulation, possibly causing it to break down and cause severe damage to the transformer.
How dc supply is given to transformer used in push pull amplifiers?
The dc is supplied via a centre-tap on the transformer. This ensures zero dc net flux in the transformer core, which enables a much smaller core to be used.
Does electrical transformer use a DC or AC source?
A transformer is a device to convert high voltage AC to low voltage AC & vice-versa. It works on the principle of induction. Since induction occurs only in an AC supply, a transformer cannot work on DC.. So, it is not possible to convert DC supply to AC using transformer. You would need an inverter to convert DC to AC.
