Magnetic balance test of transformer

Magnetic balance test of transformer is conducted only on three phase transformers to check the imbalance in the magnetic circuit.
Procedure of Magnetic balance test of transformer

1) 2)

First Now

keep

the

tap

changer the

of

transformer

in

normal from

position. ground. terminal.

disconnect

transformer

neutral

3) Then apply single phase 230V AC supply across one of the HV winding terminals and neutral 4) Measure the voltage in two other HV terminals in respect of neutral terminal. 5) Repeat the test for each of the three phases. In case of auto transformer, magnetic balance test of transformer should be repeated for IV winding also. There are three limbs side by side in a core of transformer. One phase winding is wound in one limb. The voltage induced in different phases depends upon the respective position of the limb in the core. The voltage induced in different phases of transformer in respect to neutral terminals given in the table below.

Central Left side phase phase

Right side phase

AN

BN

CN

Voltage applied at left side phase

230 V

180 V

50 V

Voltage applied at central phase

115 V

230 V

115 V

Voltage applied at right side phase

50 V

180 V

230 V