1. Natural air cooling is generally restricted for transformers up to ?

1.5 MVA

5 MVA

15 MVA

50 MVA

Answer: 1.5 MVA

Explanation:


2. If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will occur in ?

core

windings

tank

any of the above

Answer: windings

Explanation:


3. If a transformer is switched on to a voltage more than the rated voltage ?

its power factor will deteriorate

its power factor will increase

its power factor will remain unaffected

its power factor will be zero

Answer: its power factor will deteriorate

Explanation:


4. As per the name plate of a transformer the secondary normal voltage is 220 V. Which of the following statements about it is correct ?

220 V is the no-load voltage

The no-load voltage is more than 220V

The secondary voltage increases with increasing load

At a load which draws the rated current the voltage becomes less than 220 V

Answer: The no-load voltage is more than 220V

Explanation:


5. Oil impregnated paper condenser bushing is generally used on transformers operating at ?

132 kV

66 kV

33 kV

11 kV

Answer: 132 kV

Explanation:


6. Buchholz's relay gives warning and protection against ?

electrical fault inside the transformer itself

electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: electrical fault inside the transformer itself

Explanation:


7. Which of the following parts of a transformer is likely to suffer maximum damage due to excessive temperature rise ?

Winding insulation

Copper winding

Core laminations

Dielectric strength of oil

Answer: Winding insulation

Explanation:


8. A tap changer is used on a transformer for ?

adjustments in secondary voltage

adjustments in primary voltage

adjustments in both primary and secondary voltages

none of the above

Answer: adjustments in secondary voltage

Explanation:


9. The rating of a transformer is given in kVA instead of kW because ?

kVA is fixed whereas kW depends on load p.f

load power factor is often not known

it has become customary

total transformer loss depends on VA

Answer: total transformer loss depends on VA

Explanation:


10. For. given effective applied voltage of constant frequency eddy current losses ?

become less with peaked wave shape of applied voltage

independent of the wave shape of the applied voltage

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: independent of the wave shape of the applied voltage

Explanation: