1
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A 400V/100V, 10 kVA two-winding transformer is reconnected as an autotransformer across a suitable voltage source. The maximum rating of such an arrangement could be
A
50 kVA
B
15 kVA
C
12.5 kVA
D
8.75 kVA
2
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a single phase induction motor with identical main and auxiliary windings by connecting
A
a capacitor across the mains
B
a capacitor in series with the machine
C
a capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding
D
the main and the auxiliary windings in series
3
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A 10 kVA, 400 V/200 V single-phase transformers with 10% impedance draws a steady short circuit line current of
A
50 A
B
150 A
C
250 A
D
350 A
4
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The windings of a Q kVA, $$\frac{V_1}{V_2}$$ Volt, three-phase, Delta connected, core type transformer are reconnected to work as a single phase transformer. The maximum voltage and the power ratings of the new configuration are,
A
$$\frac{3V_1}{3V_2},\;3Q$$
B
$$\frac{V_1}{V_2},\;Q/3$$
C
$$\frac{\sqrt3V_1}{\sqrt3V_2},\;2Q$$
D
$$\frac{\displaystyle\frac32V_1}{\displaystyle\frac32V_2},\;\frac Q2$$