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41
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: on balanced as well as unbalanced loads
42
Star/star transformers work satisfactorily when
[A]
load is unbalanced only
[B]
load is balanced only
[C]
on balanced as well as unbalanced loads
[D]
none of the above
Answer: load is balanced only
43
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: High thermal conductivity
44
Distribution transformers are generally designed for maximum efficiency around
[A]
90% load
[B]
zero load
[C]
25% load
[D]
50% load
45
The main reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be
[A]
fluctuating load
[B]
poor insulation
[C]
mechanical vibrations
[D]
saturation of core
Answer: saturation of core
46
Gas is usually not liberated due to dissociation of transformer oil unless the oil temperature exceeds
[A]
50°C
[B]
80°C
[C]
100°C
[D]
150°C
47
A Buchholz relay can be installed on
[A]
auto-transformers
[B]
air-cooled transformers
[C]
welding transformers
[D]
oil cooled transformers
Answer: oil cooled transformers
48
A transformer oil must be free from
[A]
sludge
[B]
odour
[C]
gases
[D]
moisture
49
In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary is
[A]
zero
[B]
1 ohm
[C]
1000 ohms
[D]
infinite
50
The highest voltage for transmitting electrical power in India is
[A]
33 kV
[B]
66 kV
[C]
132 kV
[D]
400 kV
51
The function of conservator in a transformer is
[A]
to project against’internal fault
[B]
to reduce copper as well as core losses
[C]
to cool the transformer oil
[D]
to take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of sur-roundings
Answer: to take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of sur-roundings
52
The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually
[A]
0.4 mm to 0.5 mm
[B]
4 mm to 5 mm
[C]
14 mm to 15 mm
[D]
25 mm to 40 mm
53
Material used for construction of transformer core is usually
[A]
wood
[B]
copper
[C]
aluminium
[D]
silicon steel
54
Hysteresis loss in a transformer varies as CBmax = maximum flux density)
[A]
Bmax
[B]
Bmax1-6
[C]
Bmax1-83
[D]
B max
55
The noise resulting from vibrations of laminations set by magnetic forces, is termed as
[A]
magnetostrication
[B]
boo
[C]
hum
[D]
zoom
56
The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of
[A]
volts
[B]
amperes
[C]
kW
[D]
kVA
57
The chemical used in breather is
[A]
asbestos fiber
[B]
silica sand
[C]
sodium chloride
[D]
silica gel
58
The chemical used in breather for transformer should have the quality of
[A]
ionizing air
[B]
absorbing moisture
[C]
cleansing the transformer oil
[D]
cooling the transformer oil.
Answer: absorbing moisture
59
The use of higher flux density in the transformer design
[A]
reduces weight per kVA
[B]
reduces iron losses
[C]
reduces copper losses
[D]
increases part load efficiency
Answer: reduces weight per kVA
60
Buchholz’s relay gives warning and protection against
[A]
electrical fault inside the transformer itself
[B]
electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
[C]
for both outside and inside faults
[D]
none of the above
Answer: electrical fault inside the transformer itself
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