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Why does the primary coil of a transformer not short circuit when AC voltage is applied?
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∙ 11y ago
Because it is an inductor - inductors oppose change in current; so every time the current changes (continually in AC) the energy is transferred and becomes a changing magnetic field - and according to various laws these magnetic fields oppose the current and limit it - so doesn't act as a short.
DC sees the resistance of the coil only (low R) but not the inductance, as there is no change with DC - so DC sees it as a short........
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Summary of the step-down transformer?
A step- down transformer is one whose secondary voltage is less than its primary voltage, it is used to reduce 'step down' the voltage applied to it. The number of coils in the primary circuit is greater that the secondary circuit. For instance, to step down 480 Voltage to 240 voltage, you need a step down transformer whose ratio of primary coils to secondary coils is 2:1.
What is the difference between a secondary and primary coil?
The primary coil is the one with voltage applied, or the 'input'. The secondary coil is the one in which a voltage is induced by electromagnetism, or the 'output'. In a step up transformer, the secondary coil voltage is higher than the primary. In a step down transformer, the secondary coil voltage is lower than the primary. In an isolation transformer, the secondary coil voltage is the same as the primary. Here, the point of the transformer isn't to raise or lower voltage, but to keep a particular circuit electrically disconnected from another circuit, while still allowing the circuits to function together (through electromagnetism).
Why rated voltage is to be applied to primary for open circuit test?
Open circuit test on a transformer is usually performed to measure the IRON losses.Iron losses are produced due to eddy current and hysteresis losses. In open circuit test, the LV side, generaly the secondary winding, is kept open and the HV side, generaly the primary winding is fed with the rated voltage and frequency. The rated voltage is applied in order to setup normal flux in the transformer, which in return further produces the normal iron losses at rated voltage. the wattmeter connected at the primary side will show the power consumed due to iron losses. this calculation further utilized for determing the efficiency of transformer.
The incoming voltage from the current source to the transformer is called what?
The incoming voltage from the source to the transformer is called primary voltage.
What voltage is being applied across the secondary circuit?
A voltage is never applied to the secondary It can be used as a source but hen it becomes the primary by definition
How voltage is measured in potential transformer?
By connecting a voltmeter across the secondary terminals of the voltage/potential transformer. The transformer acts to reduce the voltage applied to its primary winding, while electrically-isolating the primary (usually high-voltage) circuit from the voltmeter.
Summary of the step-down transformer?
A step- down transformer is one whose secondary voltage is less than its primary voltage, it is used to reduce 'step down' the voltage applied to it. The number of coils in the primary circuit is greater that the secondary circuit. For instance, to step down 480 Voltage to 240 voltage, you need a step down transformer whose ratio of primary coils to secondary coils is 2:1.
What are the voaltg in isolation transformer?
The function of an isolation transformer is to electrically-isolate the secondary circuit from the primary circuit, without changing the voltage levels. So, its secondary voltage will be the same as the primary voltage.
What is the difference between a secondary and primary coil?
The primary coil is the one with voltage applied, or the 'input'. The secondary coil is the one in which a voltage is induced by electromagnetism, or the 'output'. In a step up transformer, the secondary coil voltage is higher than the primary. In a step down transformer, the secondary coil voltage is lower than the primary. In an isolation transformer, the secondary coil voltage is the same as the primary. Here, the point of the transformer isn't to raise or lower voltage, but to keep a particular circuit electrically disconnected from another circuit, while still allowing the circuits to function together (through electromagnetism).
Where in the x-ray circuit is the timer located?
On the primary side of the high voltage transformer.
Why rated voltage is to be applied to primary for open circuit test?
Open circuit test on a transformer is usually performed to measure the IRON losses.Iron losses are produced due to eddy current and hysteresis losses. In open circuit test, the LV side, generaly the secondary winding, is kept open and the HV side, generaly the primary winding is fed with the rated voltage and frequency. The rated voltage is applied in order to setup normal flux in the transformer, which in return further produces the normal iron losses at rated voltage. the wattmeter connected at the primary side will show the power consumed due to iron losses. this calculation further utilized for determing the efficiency of transformer.
Where is the high side of transformer on open circuit test?
high voltage side call primary
HOW do I SELECT A STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER?
By looking to the number of turns in the Primary and Secondary Coils. "A Step down transformers are designed to reduce electrical voltage. Their primary voltage is greater than their secondary voltage. This kind of transformer "steps down" the voltage applied to it."
The incoming voltage from the current source to the transformer is called what?
The incoming voltage from the source to the transformer is called primary voltage.
What is the transformation of a?
Impedance (Z) voltage is the amount of voltage applied to the primary side to produce full load current in the secondary side. It is usually listed on the transformer nameplate, expressed as a percent, and measured by conducting a short circuit test.
What voltage is being applied across the secondary circuit?
A voltage is never applied to the secondary It can be used as a source but hen it becomes the primary by definition
Why should the secondary of a voltage transformer not be short circuited?
A voltage transformer takes a primary voltage and steps it down to a smaller secondary voltage. This type of transformer will attempt to keep the secondary voltage at a specific ratio of the primary voltage. If you short it, massive current flow in the secondary is required to do this. For a similar reason a CT should never be open circuited - because it attempts to push a specific ratio of primary current through the secondary. If you open circuit the secondary, it takes a massive voltage on the secondary to accomplish this.
