1. Primary winding of a transformer ?

is always a low voltage winding

is always a high voltage winding

could either be a low voltage or high voltage winding

could either be a low voltage or high voltage winding

Answer: could either be a low voltage or high voltage winding

Explanation:


2. In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary is ?

zero

1 ohm

1000 ohms

infinite

Answer: infinite

Explanation:


3. Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable for the material for transformer core ?

Low hysteresis loss

High permeability

High thermal conductivity

Adequate mechanical strength

Answer: High thermal conductivity

Explanation:


4. The full-load copper loss of a transformer is 1600W. At half-load, the copper loss will be ?

6400 W

1600 W

800 W

400 W

Answer: 400 W

Explanation:


5. Which of the following protection is normally not provided on small distribution transformers ?

Overfluxing protection

Buchholz relay

Overcurrent protection

All of the above

Answer: Buchholz relay

Explanation:


6. Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside ?

Bushings

Core

Primary winding

Secondary winding

Answer: Bushings

Explanation:


7. Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from over heating is ?

iron core

copper winding

winding insulation

frame or case

Answer: winding insulation

Explanation:


8. Harmonic currents in a transformer cause ?

increased core lost

increased I2R loss

magnetic interference with protective relays

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


9. Which of the following test on a transformer provides information about regulation, efficiency and heating under load conditions ?

Back to back test

Short circuit test

Swinburne's test

Open circuit test

Answer: Back to back test

Explanation:


10. Which of the following methods is used for cooling of transformers upto a capacity of 10 MVA ?

Air blast cooling

Forced oil cooling

Oil natural cooling

None of the above

Answer: Oil natural cooling

Explanation: