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A transformer is fitted with a 'breather' pipe, which allows the air within the transformer (or its conservator tank) to enter or leave, as the oil (coolant) level changes due to contraction or expansion. As the air inside the transformer tank (or conservator tank) must be kept dry, the breather pipe is fitted with a chamber containing silica gel crystals which dry any air drawn into the transformer.

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What are five examples of silicon products?

Examples of silicon products are: 1.silicone egg ring 2.silicone rubber keypads 3.silicone cookware 4.silicone masks 5.silicone nibbles 6.silicone roller * * * * * Note that these are products of silicone. Silicone contains silicon but is not the same. More common examples of silicon use are microprocessor chips, glass, sand paper.


What is the use of silicon?

silicon has many industrial manufacturing & medical uses. 1. From silicon tetrachloride, silicon chips are made and used in electronic & IT equipments. 2.Silicon based sprays/paints are used as protective coating or to reduce wear & tear or withstand extreme conditions in temperature. 3.silicon implants are used in cosmetic surgery.


What are the uses of silicon tetrachloride?

silicon tetrachloride is used1-To obtained pure silicon which is used as semiconductor2-In the formation of photo voltaic cell.Answered by;Asim MukhtarU.E.T. LAHORE


What is silicon made out of?

Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a metalloid that is typically found in combination with oxygen in the form of silicon dioxide, commonly known as quartz or sand. Silicon is widely used in electronics and semiconductors due to its excellent properties as a semiconductor material.


How is silicon sulfide used?

Silicon sulfide is used as a semiconductor in electronic devices, such as diodes and transistors. It is also used in the production of solar cells and as a component in ceramics and glass manufacturing. Additionally, silicon sulfide is employed in the production of certain types of abrasives.

Related Questions

Why glass lined reactor in blue colour?

glass inner colur is blue because silicon gel is used for that one


What material used in side transformer s breather?

Silica gel crystals are used to dry any air drawn into the transformer.


What is CRGO?

Cold-Rolled Grain Oriented silicon steel. Used in transformer core laminations. whatisCRNO? in transformers


Why sheet steel with high silicon content is used in transformer core whereas lower silicon content sheet for rotating machine?

high permeability ,low hysterisis,increased resistivity


What is the chemical composition of silica gel?

If dry, silica gel is almost pure silicon dioxide, SiO2.


What is function of breather and explosion vent of 3 phase transformer?

breather to observed moisture from the tank and explosion vent will works when the moisture will get observed in the tank then it will explodes from the explosion vent by breaking diaphgramAnswerThe breather allows air to enter and leave the transformer's sealed tank as the transformer oil contracts or expands. The breather is fitted with a silicon-gel chamber to ensure that any air entering the tank is dry. A viewing portal allows the viewer to determine whether the silicon gel crystals are still active.The explosion vent is a large-diameter tube, usually located at the top of the transformer tank, sealed with a frangible plate or diaphragm. Should an explosion occur within the transformer due, for example, to a catastrophic short-circuit fault, then the blast of the explosion will be allowed to escape through the explosion vent, rather than causing the transformer's tank to explode.


What is the function of a silica gel in a electric power transformer?

Transformer tanks are fitted with a 'breather' vent, which allows air to be drawn in, or expelled, as the oil level varies. A silica gel cell is located in the the vent's tubing to ensure that any air drawn into the transformer is dry.


What compound of silicon is used as dehydrating agent?

Silica gel, a form of silicon dioxide, is commonly used as a dehydrating agent due to its high affinity for water molecules. It is often used in various industries to remove moisture from the air or to keep products dry.


Is silica gel and silicon dioxide the same thing?

yes they are similar. silica is a form of slicon


How many pounds does 700cc's of silicon gel weigh?

About 2.5 pounds so together about 5.


What are the internal parts of a dry electric transformer?

Insulated primary and secondary windings and a silicon-steel core.


What are five examples of silicon products?

Examples of silicon products are: 1.silicone egg ring 2.silicone rubber keypads 3.silicone cookware 4.silicone masks 5.silicone nibbles 6.silicone roller * * * * * Note that these are products of silicone. Silicone contains silicon but is not the same. More common examples of silicon use are microprocessor chips, glass, sand paper.