Transformers · Electrical Machines · GATE EE
Marks 1
A $15 \mathrm{kVA}, 1100 \mathrm{~V} / 220 \mathrm{~V}$, single-phase two-winding transformer is configured as a $1.32 \mathrm{kV} / 1.1 \mathrm{kV}$ autotransformer. What will be the rating of the autotransformer?
A $220 \mathrm{~V} / 12 \mathrm{~V}$ single-phase transformer is designed for use in India and rated 100 VA at 50 Hz . Later, this unit is shipped to the USA where it is used as a $110 \mathrm{~V} / 6 \mathrm{~V}$ transformer at 60 Hz . Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following options represents possible voltage polarities in a single phase two winding transformer? Here, $V_p$ is the applied primary voltage, $E_p$ is the induced primary voltage, $V_s$ is the open circuit secondary voltage, and $E_s$ is the induced secondary voltage.
The type of single-phase induction motor, expected to have the maximum power factor during steady state running condition, is


The kVA rating of the autotransformer is _________.

$${W_1}:250\,\,V,\,\,\,10\,\,A,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ Low Power Factor
$${W_2}:250\,\,V,\,\,\,5\,\,A,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ Low Power Factor
$${W_3}:150\,\,V,\,\,\,10\,\,A,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ High Power Factor
$${W_4}:150\,\,V,\,\,\,5\,\,A,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ High Power Factor
The watt-meters used in open circuit test and short circuit test of the transformer will respectively be
Marks 2
Three single-phase $11 \mathrm{kV} / 3.3 \mathrm{kV}$ transformers are connected to form a three-phase transformer bank with connections as shown.

Considering ABC phase sequence, the vector group of the transformer is:
When the winding c-d of the single-phase, 50 Hz, two winding transformer is supplied from an AC current source of frequency 50 Hz, the rated voltage of 200 V (rms), 50 Hz is obtained at the open-circuited terminals a-b. The cross sectional area of the core is 5000 mm$$^2$$ and the average core length traversed by the mutual flux is 500 mm. The maximum allowable flux density in the core is $$B_{max} = 1$$ Wb/m$$^2$$ and the relative permeability of the core material is 5000. The leakage impedance of the winding a-b and winding c-d at 50 Hz are (5 + j100$$\pi$$ $$\times$$ 0.16) $$\Omega$$ and (11.25 + j100$$\pi$$ $$\times$$ 0.36) $$\Omega$$, respectively. Considering the magnetizing characteristics to be linear and neglecting core loss, the self-inductance of the winding a-b in millihenry is ___________ (Round off to 1 decimal place).

In a single phase transformer, the total iron loss is 2500 W at nominal voltage of 440 V and frequency 50 Hz . The total iron loss is 850 W at 220 V and 25 Hz . Then, at nominal voltage and frequency, the hysteresis loss and eddy current loss respectively are



The phase difference (in degree) between voltages V1 and V2 is _______.
The hysteresis and eddy current losses of the transformer at 25 Hz respectively areSelf inductance of primary winding = 45 mH
Self inductance of secondary winding = 30 mH
Mutual inductance between primary and secondary windings = 20 mH
Assuming the transformer to be ideal, the value of the reactance X to improve the input
power factor to unity is ___________.

If the waveform of $$i\left( t \right) = 10\sin \left( {100\pi t} \right)A,$$ the peak voltage across $$A$$ and $$B$$ with $$S$$ closed is
The peak voltage across $$A$$ and $$B$$, with $$S$$ open is
The star-delta transformer shown above is excited on the star side with balanced, $$4$$-wire, $$3$$-phase, sinusoidal voltage supply of rated magnitude. The transformer is under no load condition.
With $$S2$$ closed and $$S1$$ open, the current waveform in the delta winding will be
The star-delta transformer shown above is excited on the star side with balanced, $$4$$-wire, $$3$$-phase, sinusoidal voltage supply of rated magnitude. The transformer is under no load condition.
With both $$S1$$ and $$S2$$ open, the core flux waveform will be
The figure above shows coil $$1$$ and $$2,$$ with dot markings as shown, having $$4000$$ and $$6000$$ turns respectively. Both the coils have a rated current of $$25$$ $$A.$$ Coil $$1$$ is excited with single phase, $$400$$ $$V,$$ $$50$$ $$Hz$$ supply.
In the auto-transformer obtained in Question $$30,$$ the current in each coil is
The figure above shows coil $$1$$ and $$2,$$ with dot markings as shown, having $$4000$$ and $$6000$$ turns respectively. Both the coils have a rated current of $$25$$ $$A.$$ Coil $$1$$ is excited with single phase, $$400$$ $$V,$$ $$50$$ $$Hz$$ supply.
The coils are to be connected to obtain a single-phase, $${{400} \over {1000}}\,\,V,$$ auto-transformer to drive a load of $$10$$ $$kVA.$$ Which of the options given should be exercised to realize the required auto-transformer?
The induced $$emf$$ $$\left( {{e_{rs}}} \right)$$ in the secondary winding as a function of time will be of the form
The transformer connection will be represented by
What is the maximum efficiency (in %) at unity $$pf$$ load?
The iron loss $$\left( {{P_i}} \right)$$ in $$kW,$$ under full load operation are





Marks 5
$$(a)$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,$$ the core flux $${\phi _{oc}}$$ with the secondary of the transformer open
$$(b)$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,$$ the open-circuited secondary terminal voltage $${V_2}\left( t \right).$$
$$(c)$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,$$ the short-circuited secondary current $${i_2}\left( t \right)$$
$$(d)$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,$$ the core flux $${\phi _{sc}},$$ with the secondary of the transformer short-circuited.
Transformer $$A$$: $$400V/200V,$$ $$10$$ $$kVA,$$ percentage resistance and percentage reactance are $$3\% $$ and $$4\% $$ respectively.
Transformer B: $$5$$ $$kVA,$$ $$400V/200V,$$ percentage resistance and percentage reactance are $$4\% $$ and $$3\% $$ respectively.
These two transformers are connected in parallel and they share a common load of $$12$$ $$kW$$ at a power factor of $$0.8$$ lag. Determine the active and reactive power delivered by transformer $$A.$$