1. The saving in copper achieved by converting two winding transformer into an auto-transformer is determined by ?

load on the secondary

voltage transformation ratio

size of the transformer core

magnetic quality of core material

Answer: voltage transformation ratio

Explanation:


2. ln a three-phase delta transformer, one of the phases burns up. The transformer will supply ?

zero output

20 percent of its output rating

its full output rating

none of the above

Answer: none of the above

Explanation:


3. The advantage of putting tappings at the phase ends of a transformer is ?

to reduce the number of bushings

to obtain better regulation

to obtain fine variation of voltage

to operate with ease

Answer: to reduce the number of bushings

Explanation:


4. Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers ?

Core insulation voltage test

Impedance test

Radio interference test

Polarity test

Answer: Radio interference test

Explanation:


5. A distribution transformer has low flux density because ?

It is constantly connected to the supply

it is required to give better power factor

it is normally a small transformer

iron is quite cheap

Answer: It is constantly connected to the supply

Explanation:


6. A transformer is working at its maximum efficiency. Its iron loss is 1 kW. Its copper Joss will be ?

0.2 kW

0.25 kW

0.5 kW

1 kW

Answer: 1 kW

Explanation:


7. Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is ?

unity

lagging

leading

zero

Answer: leading

Explanation:


8. ln a given transformer for a given applied voltage, losses which remain constant irrespective of load changes are ?

Hysteresis and eddy current losses

friction and windage losses

copper losses

none of the above

Answer: Hysteresis and eddy current losses

Explanation:


9. A shell-type transformer has ?

high eddy current losses

reduced magnetic leakage

negligibly hysteresis losses

none of the above

Answer: reduced magnetic leakage

Explanation:


10. Open circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine ?

hysteresis losses

copper losses

core losses

eddy current losses

Answer: core losses

Explanation: