Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)

Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT): The differential transformer is a passive inductive transformer. It is also known as a Linear Variable Differential Transformer  (LVDT). The basic construction is as shown…

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Sequence Impedance and Networks of Transformers

Sequence Impedance and Networks of Transformers: It is well known that almost all present day installations have three-phase transformers since they entail lower initial cost, have smaller space require­ments and…

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Balanced Three Phase Circuit

Balanced Three Phase Circuit: The solution of a balanced three phase circuit is easily carried out by solving the single-phase network corresponding to the reference phase. Figure 4.1 shows a…

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Tap Changing Transformer

Tap Changing Transformer | Off Load Tap Changer |On Load Tap Changing: Tap Changing Transformer -Voltage variation in power systems is a normal phenomenon owing to the rapid growth of…

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Phase Conversion in Transformer

Phase Conversion in Transformer: Three Phase to Two Phase Conversion Transformer (Scott-T transformer or Scott Connection): Phase conversion from three to two phase is needed in special cases, such as…

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Three Winding Transformer

Three Winding Transformer: Three Winding Transformer may be built with a third winding, called the tertiary, in addition to the primary and secondary. Various purposes which dictate the use of…

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Parallel Operation of Transformer

Parallel Operation of Transformer: When the load outgrows the capacity of an existing transformer, it may be economical to install another one in parallel with it rather than replacing it…

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Back to Back Test of Transformer

Back to Back Test of Transformer: The Back to Back Test of Transformer which consists of two parts namely, Back to Back Test on Three Phase Transformer Back to Back…

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