Recap

Can you recollect what we have learnt in last

period

Working principle of transformer

Features of transformer
Step-up transformer
Step-down transfer

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Introduction to transformer

Objective
On completion of this period, you should be

Classify transformers based on various factors such as

number of phases, construction and function, no. of
windings, type of cooling.
Based on location
Based on rating
Based on frequency

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able to

Classification of Transformers
Transformers are classified

Single Phase
Transformers
Poly-Phase Transformers
a) 2-phase
Transformers
b)3-Phase
Transformers

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based upon Number of Phases

Classification of Transformers

contd..

Based on construction

2. Shell -type

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1. Core -type

3 Berry type

Classification of Transformers

contd..

Based on Function

II) Distribution transformer

is always step down

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I) Power transformer
Setup up transformer
Step down transformer

Classification of Transformers

contd

Based on function

III) Instrument transformers

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Current transformers
Potential transformers

IV) Welding transformers

Classification of
Transformers contd
Based on Number of
windings
Single winding T/f
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Single winding transformer

(Auto transformer)
Multi winding transformer

Multi winding T/f

Classification of
Transformers contd..
Based on Type of cooling

Natural air cooled

transformer

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I) Air cooled transformers

Forced air cooled transformer

Induced air cooled
transformer
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Types of cooling contd..

II) Oil cooled transformer
Oil-filled natural or self
cooled transformer

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Classification of
Transformers

Oil-filled forced air cooled

transformer
Oil-filled forced water cooled
transformer
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 Indoor transformer
Outdoor transformer

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Classification of
Transformers Based on
Location Contd..

Based on Rating
Low rating transformer
Medium rating
transformer
High rating
transformer

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Classification Of
Transformers contd..
Low frequency or
power frequency or
audio frequency
frequency 50 Hz

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Based on Frequency

High frequency
transformer, pulse
transformer, radio
frequency etc
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Why Transformer Works on AC Supply only ?

Electro magnetic induction

DC supply ?

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What happens when a transformer is connected

to a

The flux produced by DC supply does not vary

but remains constant in magnitude
As flux remains constant no e.m.f is induced in
the primary and secondary

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 As there is no self induced e.m.f in the primary

winding to oppose the applied voltage

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A heavy current will flow through the primary

winding

And this large current will result in the damage of

the winding

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Summary
we have discussed about
Classification of Transformer based
on various factors like

Construction

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Number of phases

Function

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contd..

Number of winding
Type of cooling
Location
Rating
Frequency
Reasons for working transformer on a.c. supply
only

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Summary

Quiz

a) Core type , Shell type, Berry type

b) Single phase, Three phase
c) Either (a) or (b)

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1) Based on construction, transformers are

classified
into

Quiz
2) Based on No. of phases transformers are classified
into
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a) Core type
b) Shell type
c) Single phase and Poly phase

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Quiz
3) Distribution transformers are
always step-down transformers

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a) True
b) False

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Quiz
4) Transformers works on a.c. supply only
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a) True
b) False

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Frequently Asked Questions

2) Give reasons for working of transformers on

a.c.
supply only

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1) Classify the transformers based on various

factors