1. ln a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of ?

less than 15 A

more than 15 A

15 A

none of the above

Answer: less than 15 A

Explanation:


2. In a power or distribution transformer about 10 per cent end turns are heavily insulated ?

to with stand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns

to absorb the line surge voltage and save the winding of transformer from damage

to reflect the line surge and save the winding of a transformer from damage

none of the above

Answer: to with stand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns

Explanation:


3. Which type of winding is used in 3-phase shell-type transformer ?

Circular type

Sandwich type

Cylindrical type

Rectangular type

Answer: Sandwich type

Explanation:


4. 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:


5. ln the transformer following winding has got more cross-sectional area ?

Low voltage winding

High voltage winding

Primary winding

Secondary winding

Answer: Low voltage winding

Explanation:


6. The noise resulting from vibrations of laminations set by magnetic forces, is termed as ?

magneto strication

buo

hum

zoom

Answer: hum

Explanation:


7. The function of conservator in a transformer is ?

to project against internal fault

to reduce copper as well as core losses

to cool the transformer oil

to take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of surroundings

Answer: to take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of surroundings

Explanation:


8. Silicon steel used in laminations mainly reduces ?

hysteresis loss

eddy current losses

copper losses

all of the above

Answer: hysteresis loss

Explanation:


9. Negative voltage regulation is indicative that the load is ?

capacitive only

inductive only

inductive or resistive

none of the above

Answer: capacitive only

Explanation:


10. The transformer laminations are insulated from each other by ?

mica strip

thin coat of varnish

paper

any of the above

Answer: thin coat of varnish

Explanation: