TRANSFORMER-I

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS:
1. Explain the function of conservator in a transformer.
2. What are the different losses in a transformer? State the condition when the efficiency of the
transformer will be maximum.
3. What are the different types of cooling method used in a transformer? Explain them briefly.
4. Explain the function of a breather in transformer.
5. How the short circuit test in a transformer is carried out? Explain with necessary diagram.
6. Discuss the functions of the following in respect of a transformer Breather
Conservator
Buchholz relay
7. Why transformers are rated in KVA and not in KW?
8. Deduce the e.m.f. equation for a single phase transformer.
9. Draw phasor diagram of transformer on load for lagging power factor.
10. Explain how equivalent circuit parameters are determined from O.C. Test and S.C. Test?
11. Discuss briefly about the transformer tank of a 1- oil filled transformer.
12. In how many ways a dry type transformer and an oil filled transformers are cooled. Give short
notes on any two of them. What do you understand by OFB?
13. Discuss in short the functions of the following in respect of a transformer Pressure relief valve
Explosion vent
Oil field forces air-cooling system
Bushing
14. Compare between power transformer and distribution transformer. Where is each used and
why?
15. Why the short circuit test is performed at reduced voltage on the High Voltage side of a
transformer? Why the core loss is almost negligible in this test?
16. Why are transformers placed in oil filled tanks? Why are transformer tanks provided with
tubes?
17. Explain why the core flux in a transformer is almost independent of load current?
18. How transformers are classified on the basis of core construction? Explain in brief with rough
sketches.
19. List common insulating materials used in the construction of transformer.
20. Explain briefly the utility and performance of Buchholz Relay.
21. Describe in brief the features of a compact transformer and its advantages.
22. State the factors which are considered during the selection of core materials of a transformer.
23. Discuss about the winding conductors cross-sections and reasons behind the selection of such
cross-sections.
24. Give labeled sketches about the arrangement of LV and HV coils on the limbs of a typical 3phase, core type transformer. Show one limb in details and other two in blocks.
25. Briefly explain the principle of operating of a single phase transformer at loaded condition.
26. Why the SC test cannot separate out the leakage reactance of the primary and secondary
windings of a transformer?
27. Why transformers dissipate heat?
28. What are the functions and properties of transformer oil?

29. Describe the cooling methods of transformer by

Oil filled natural cooling and
Oil filled air blast cooling.
30. Distinguish between distribution and power transformers.

31. Briefly explain the open circuit and short circuit tests on 1-phase transformer.
32. For constant values of load voltage and load p.f., obtain the condition for maximum efficiency in
a single phase transformer.
33. Write short note on Principle and significance of oil testing in a transformer.
34. Write short note on Qualities of transformer oil.
35. Write short note on All day efficiency of a transformer.
36. Write short note on Transformer core construction.
37. Write short note on Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
38. Write short note on Transformer bushings used with high capacity transformers.
39. Write short note on properties of good transformer oil.
40. Write short note on different methods of cooling of transformers.
41.Write short note on Buchholz Relay.