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OLTC - INSTALLED IN THE PRIMARY SIDE OF A POWER TRANSFORMER TO SELECT OR ADJUST VOLTAGE. THE ADVANTAGE OF THIS IS FOR SOLVING THE VOLTAGE DROP ISSUES IN THE SECONDARY OUTPUT IN THE FARTHEST LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE YOUR SECONDARY VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT IS 380 VOLTS AND YOU CAN ADJUST TO 400 VOLTS FOR LONG CABLE RUNS.

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What is off load tap change?

Tap changer is a device that is used to change the secondary voltage on transformers. It is normally on the HV winding of the transformer. Off load tap changer is designed to change the taps only when the transformer is not charged, while on load tap changer is capable of changing the tap on load too.


What is the difference between off load tap changer and on load tap changer?

An on-load tap-changer must not break the supply to the transformer's windings while the transformer is on load. So it has a 'make-before-break' arrangement with its contacts -i.e. one contact moves to the second tap setting, before the second contact moves away from the first tap setting, while a reactor balances the load currents when the contacts are on different tap settings. An on-load tap changer is motor-driven, and can be operated automatically or manually.An off-load tap-changer does not require a make-before-break arrangement, because it is designed to be operated when the transformer is disconnected.


What is on load tap chenger?

A tap changer is used to vary the turns ration between the windings of a transformer to make minor changes to the secondary voltage. An on-load tap changer enables the turns ratio to be altered without disconnecting the transformer. An off-load tap changer requires the transformer to be temporarily diconnected. On-load tap changers are installed on the high-voltage side of the transformer, where the current is lower.


On load tap changer?

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Function of tap chenger in transformer?

The tap changer changes the ratio of primary to secondary windings by physically adding or subtracting windings from the primary or secondary. An on load tap changer (LTC) allows dynamic voltage control, which is important when loading of transformers, and the system in general, varies (if the primary voltage sags, the LTC can be used to increase the secondary voltage so customers don't see this sag).

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What is off load tap change?

Tap changer is a device that is used to change the secondary voltage on transformers. It is normally on the HV winding of the transformer. Off load tap changer is designed to change the taps only when the transformer is not charged, while on load tap changer is capable of changing the tap on load too.


What is the difference bet manual off Tap changer and auto tap changer in Distribution Transformers?

automatic tap changing transformers can change their tap setting on their own, manual tap means a person has to manually go out and change the tap setting


Is an on-load tap changer considered as a resistor?

No. All a tap changer (whether 'off-load' or 'on-load') does is to make minor changes to the turns-ratio of a transformer.


What is the difference between off load tap changer and on load tap changer?

An on-load tap-changer must not break the supply to the transformer's windings while the transformer is on load. So it has a 'make-before-break' arrangement with its contacts -i.e. one contact moves to the second tap setting, before the second contact moves away from the first tap setting, while a reactor balances the load currents when the contacts are on different tap settings. An on-load tap changer is motor-driven, and can be operated automatically or manually.An off-load tap-changer does not require a make-before-break arrangement, because it is designed to be operated when the transformer is disconnected.


How does on load tap changers operate?

On-load tap-changers are operated by an electric motor, often by driving a flywheel mechanism. The operation of the tap-changer is controlled by an AVR (automatic voltage regulator) which monitors the transformer's secondary voltage.


What is on load tap chenger?

A tap changer is used to vary the turns ration between the windings of a transformer to make minor changes to the secondary voltage. An on-load tap changer enables the turns ratio to be altered without disconnecting the transformer. An off-load tap changer requires the transformer to be temporarily diconnected. On-load tap changers are installed on the high-voltage side of the transformer, where the current is lower.


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.


What is the difference between a switch yard and a substation?

the switch yard consist of the buss, breakers and switches. where as when you add step up or step down transformers with or with out LTC'S (load tap changer).


On load tap changer?

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Why in some distribution transformers the tap changer is on secondary LV side?

Never come across one.


Where Tap changer placed in transformers primary side or secondary side?

It's installed on the high-voltage side.


Function of tap chenger in transformer?

The tap changer changes the ratio of primary to secondary windings by physically adding or subtracting windings from the primary or secondary. An on load tap changer (LTC) allows dynamic voltage control, which is important when loading of transformers, and the system in general, varies (if the primary voltage sags, the LTC can be used to increase the secondary voltage so customers don't see this sag).