1. Transformer supplying load having negative resistance characteristics such as arc load, is considered if its voltage regulation is ?

low

high

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: low

Explanation:


2. Leakage fluxes of a transformer may be minimized by ?

avoiding overloads

keeping magnetizing current to the minimum

reducing the reluctance of the iron core to the minimum

sectionalizing and interleaving the primary and secondary windings

Answer: sectionalizing and interleaving the primary and secondary windings

Explanation:


3. The yoke sections of transformers using hot-rolled laminations is made 15 per cent greater than that of the core so as to ?

to increase the size of the transformers

to reduce the copper loss

to reduce the iron loss in yoke and magnetizing current

to provide better cooling

Answer: to reduce the iron loss in yoke and magnetizing current

Explanation:


4. ln Scott connections the main transformer has centre tap on ?

primary winding

secondary windings

both primary and secondary windings

none of the above

Answer: both primary and secondary windings

Explanation:


5. For transformers upto a capacity of ...... kVA air blast cooling is provided ?

2500

5000

10000

20000

Answer: 10000

Explanation:


6. The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of ?

primary turns to secondary turns

secondary current to primary current

secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.

secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage

Answer: secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage

Explanation:


7. Which of the following statements regarding an ideal single-phase transformer having a turn ratio of 1 : 2 and drawing a current of 10 A from 200 V A.C. supply is incorrect ?

Its secondary current is 5 A

Its secondary voltage is 400 V

Its rating is 2 kVA

Its secondary current is 20 A

Answer: Its secondary current is 5 A

Explanation:


8. Which of the following is not the standard voltage for power supply in India ?

11 kV

33 kV

66 kV

122kV

Answer: 122kV

Explanation:


9. Iron loss of a transformer can be measured by ?

low power factor wattmeter

unity power factor wattmeter

frequency meter

any type of wattmeter

Answer: any type of wattmeter

Explanation:


10. The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric temperature during day and night is taken care of by which part of transformer ?

Conservator

Breather

Bushings

Buchholz relay

Answer: Conservator

Explanation: