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51.

Power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at___________?

A. nearly full load
B. 70% full load
C. 50% full load
D. no load
Answer» B. 70% full load
52.

In the transformer the function of a conservator is to_______________?

A. provide fresh air for cooling the transformer
B. supply cooling oil to transformer in time of need
C. protect the transformer from damage when oil expends due to heating
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
53.

In a transformer routine efficiency depends upon_____________?

A. supply frequency
B. load current
C. power factor of load
D. both B. and (c)
Answer» E.
54.

While conducting short-circuit test on a transformer the following side is short circuited?

A. High voltage side
B. Low voltage side
C. Primary side
D. Secondary side
Answer» C. Primary side
55.

In the transformer following winding has got more cross-sectional area______________?

A. Low voltage winding
B. High voltage winding
C. Primary winding
D. Secondary winding
Answer» B. High voltage winding
56.

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

A. its power factor will deteriorate
B. its power factor will increase
C. its power factor will remain unaffected
D. its power factor will be zero
Answer» B. its power factor will increase
57.

Which type of winding is used in 3 phase shell-type transformer?

A. Circular type
B. Sandwich type
C. Cylindrical type
D. Rectangular type
Answer» C. Cylindrical type
58.

An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure______________?

A. insulation resistance
B. copper loss
C. core loss
D. total loss
E. efficiency
Answer» D. total loss
59.

Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is_____________?

A. iron core
B. copper winding
C. winding insulation
D. frame or case
E. transformer tank
Answer» D. frame or case
60.

During open circuit test of a transformer:

A. primary is supplied rated voltage
B. primary is supplied full-load current
C. primary is supplied current at reduced voltage
D. primary is supplied rated kVA
Answer» B. primary is supplied full-load current
61.

Sumpner’s test is conducted on transformers to determine_____________?

A. temperature
B. stray losses
C. all-day efficiency
D. none of the above
Answer» B. stray losses
62.

The permissible flux density in case of cold rolled grain oriented steel is around__________?

A. 1.7 Wb/m2
B. 2.7 Wb/m2
C. 3.7 Wb/m2
D. 4.7 Wb/m2
Answer» B. 2.7 Wb/m2
63.

The transformer lamination’s are insulated from each other by____________?

A. mica strip
B. thin coat of varnish
C. paper
D. any of the above
Answer» C. paper
64.

The dielectric strength of transformer oil is expected to be______________?

A. lkV
B. 33 kV
C. 100 kV
D. 330 kV
Answer» C. 100 kV
65.

When secondary of a current transformer is open-circuited its iron core will be__________?

A. hot because of heavy iron losses taking place in it due to high flux density
B. hot because primary will carry heavy current
C. cool as there is no secondary current
D. none of above will happen
Answer» B. hot because primary will carry heavy current
66.

The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when_____________?

A. copper losses = hysteresis losses
B. hysteresis losses = eddy current losses
C. eddy current losses = copper losses
D. copper losses = iron losses
Answer» E.
67.

No-load current in a transformer________________?

A. lags behind the voltage by about 75°
B. leads the voltage by about 75°
C. lags behind the voltage by about 15°
D. leads the voltage by about 15°
Answer» B. leads the voltage by about 75°
68.

Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation ?

A. Conservator
B. Breather
C. Buchholz relay
D. Exciter
Answer» E.
69.

The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to_____________?

A. provide support to windings
B. reduce hysteresis loss
C. decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path
D. reduce eddy current losses
Answer» D. reduce eddy current losses
70.

No-load on a transformer is carried out to determine______________?

A. copper loss
B. magnetising current
C. magnetising current and loss
D. efficiency of the transformer
Answer» D. efficiency of the transformer
71.

The hum in a transformer is mainly attributed to______________?

A. load changes
B. oil in the transformer
C. magnetostriction
D. mechanical vibrations
Answer» D. mechanical vibrations
72.

The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because_______________?

A. copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output
B. iron loss is increased considerably
C. voltage drop both in primary and secondary becomes large
D. secondary output is much less as compared to primary input
Answer» B. iron loss is increased considerably
73.

Which of the following is the most likely source of harmonics in a transformer ?

A. poor insulation
B. Overload
C. loose connections
D. Core saturation
Answer» E.
74.

Iron loss of a transformer can be measured by____________?

A. low power factor wattmeter
B. unity power factor wattmeter
C. frequency meter
D. any type of wattmeter
Answer» B. unity power factor wattmeter
75.

The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its________________?

A. temperature rise
B. dielectric strength of oil
C. voltage ratio
D. copper loss
Answer» D. copper loss
76.

If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will occur in_______________?

A. core
B. windings
C. tank
D. any of the above
Answer» C. tank
77.

The function of breather in a transformer is___________?

A. to provide oxygen inside the tank
B. to cool the coils during reduced load
C. to cool the transformer oil
D. to arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer
Answer» E.
78.

The secondary winding of which of the following transformers is always kept closed?

A. Step-up transformer
B. Step-down transformer
C. Potential transformer
D. Current transformer
Answer» E.
79.

The size of a transformer core will depend on__________?

A. frequency
B. area of the core
C. flux density of the core material
D. A. and B. both
Answer» E.
80.

Negative voltage regulation is indicative that the load is___________?

A. capacitive only
B. inductive only
C. inductive or resistive
D. none of the above
Answer» B. inductive only
81.

Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is_____________?

A. unity
B. lagging
C. leading
D. zero
Answer» D. zero
82.

The efficiencies of transformers compared with that of electric motors of the same power are____________?

A. about the same
B. much smaller
C. much higher
D. somewhat smaller
E. none of the above
Answer» D. somewhat smaller
83.

For the parallel operation of single phase transformers it is necessary that they should have___________?

A. same efficiency
B. same polarity
C. same kVA rating
D. same number of turns on the secondary side
Answer» C. same kVA rating
84.

In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of_________________?

A. less than 15 A
B. more than 15 A
C. 15 A
D. none of the above
Answer» B. more than 15 A
85.

The transformer oil should have _______ volatility and _______ viscosity?

A. low,low
B. high,high
C. low,high
D. high,low
Answer» B. high,high
86.

Short circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine____________?

A. hysteresis losses
B. copper losses
C. core losses
D. eddy current losses
Answer» C. core losses
87.

Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers ?

A. Core insulation voltage test
B. Impedance test
C. Radio interference test
D. Polarity test
Answer» D. Polarity test
88.

The leakage flux in a transformer depends upon______________?

A. load current
B. load current and voltage
C. load current, voltage and frequency
D. load current, voltage, frequency and power factor
Answer» B. load current and voltage
89.

An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that?

A. copper loss = iron loss
B. copper loss iron loss
C. none of the above
Answer» B. copper loss iron loss
90.

When a given transformer is run at its rated voltage but reduced frequency, its____________?

A. flux density remains unaffected
B. iron losses are reduced
C. core flux density is reduced
D. core flux density is increased
Answer» E.
91.

A transformer can have zero voltage regulation at______________?

A. leading power factor
B. lagging power factor
C. unity power factor
D. zero power factor
Answer» B. lagging power factor
92.

Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable for the material for transformer core ?

A. Low hysteresis loss
B. High permeability
C. High thermal conductivity
D. Adequate mechanical strength
Answer» D. Adequate mechanical strength
93.

Noise level test in a transformer is a______________?

A. special test
B. routine test
C. type test
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
94.

The path of the magnetic flux in transformer should have____________?

A. high reluctance
B. low reactance
C. high resistance
D. low resistance
Answer» C. high resistance
95.

In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no load to full load because:____________?

A. value of transformation ratio remains constant
B. permeability of transformer core remains constant
C. core flux remains practically constant
D. primary voltage remains constant
E. secondary voltage remains constant
Answer» D. primary voltage remains constant
96.

Which of the following property is not necessarily desirable in the material for transformer core ?

A. Mechanical strength
B. Low hysteresis loss
C. High thermal conductivity
D. High permeability
Answer» D. High permeability
97.

The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of______________?

A. volts
B. amperes
C. kW
D. kVA
Answer» E.
98.

Harmonics in transformer result in___________?

A. increased core losses
B. increased I2R losses
C. magnetic interference with communication circuits
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
99.

Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when______________?

A. load is balanced only
B. load is unbalanced only
C. on balanced as well as unbalanced loads
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
100.

Which of the following does not change in an ordinary transformer ?

A. Frequency
B. Voltage
C. Current
D. Any of the above
Answer» B. Voltage