1. H.R.C. fuses on a transformer provide protection against ?

insulation failure

internal faults

external faults

low oil level

Answer: internal faults

Explanation:


2. The place of transformer installation is selected such that ?

location is not too warm

plenty of dry and clean air is available and wet conditions are not encountered

location is not subject to damage from men and material traffic

all above requirements are met with

Answer: all above requirements are met with

Explanation:


3. Which of the following can be reduced when the flux density in the transformer core is increased ?

Copper losses

Output frequency

Size of the transformer

None of the above

Answer: Size of the transformer

Explanation:


4. Which of the following statement concerning parallel operation of transformers is incorrect ?

Transformers must be operated at the same frequency

Transformers must have same transformation ratio

Transformers must have equal kVA

Transformers must have equal voltage ratings

Answer: Transformers must have equal kVA

Explanation:


5. In, measuring voltage or current by means of instrument transformer ?

only ratio errors need be considered

both ratio as well as phase angle error need to be considered

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: only ratio errors need be considered

Explanation:


6. If a transformer core is made of copper and coils are made up of steel wire, then ?

eddy current losses will be less

copper losses in the windings will be more

magnetising current will be reduced

all of the above

Answer: copper losses in the windings will be more

Explanation:


7. The function of breather in a transformer is ?

to provide oxygen inside the tank

to cool the coils during reduced load

to cool the transformer oil

arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer

Answer: arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer

Explanation:


8. Helical coils can be used on ?

low voltage side of high kVA transformers

high frequency transformers

high voltage side of small capacity transformers

high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers

Answer: low voltage side of high kVA transformers

Explanation:


9. The path of the magnetic flux in transformer should have ?

high reluctance

low reactance

high resistance

low resistance

Answer: low reactance

Explanation:


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

friction and windage losses

copper losses

hysteresis and eddy current losses

none of the above

Answer: hysteresis and eddy current losses

Explanation: