1. A transformer oil must be free from ?

sludge

odour

gases

moisture

Answer: moisture

Explanation:


2. Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance. This is likely to result in ?

short-circuiting of the secondary

power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses

loading of the transformer not in proportion to their kVA ratings

Answer: loading of the transformer not in proportion to their kVA ratings

Explanation:


3. An ideal transformer is one which has ?

no losses and magnetic leakage

interleaved primary and secondary windings

a common core for its primary and secondary windings

core of stainless steel and winding of pure copper metal

Answer: no losses and magnetic leakage

Explanation:


4. The kVA rating ratio of transformers operating in parallel, as a general rule, should be within ?

5 : 1

4 : 1

3 : 1

2 : 1

Answer: 3 : 1

Explanation:


5. In which of the following transformer part of primary winding also serves as the secondary winding ?

Potential transformer

Auto transformer

Step-up transformer

Current transformer

Answer: Auto transformer

Explanation:


6. The purpose of performing Sumpner's test is mainly to find out ?

regulation of the transformer

efficiency of the transformer

the temperature rise on full load economically

none of the above

Answer: the temperature rise on full load economically

Explanation:


7. The value of flux involved in the e.m.f. equation of a transformer is ?

average value

r.m.s. value

maximum value

instantaneous value

Answer: maximum value

Explanation:


8. When a given transformer is run at its rated voltage but reduced frequency, its ?

flux density remains unaffected

iron losses are reduced

core flux density is reduced

core flux density is increased

Answer: core flux density is increased

Explanation:


9. The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of ?

volts

amperes

kW

kVA

Answer: kVA

Explanation:


10. The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to ?

provide support to windings

reduce hysteresis loss

decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path

reduce eddy current losses

Answer: decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path

Explanation: