Protection of Transformers

Protection of Transformers: Transformers are static devices, totally enclosed and generally oil immersed. Therefore, chances of faults occurring on them are very rare. However, the consequences of even a rare…

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Booster Transformer

Booster Transformer: Sometimes it is desired to control the voltage of a transmission line at a point far away from the main transformer. This can be conveniently achieved by the…

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Tap Changing Auto Transformer

Tap Changing Auto Transformer: Fig. 15.6 shows diagrammatically Tap Changing Auto Transformer. Here, a mid-tapped auto-transformer or reactor is used. One of the lines is connected to its mid-tapping. One…

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Tap Changing Transformers

Tap Changing Transformers: The excitation control method is satisfactory only for relatively short lines. However, it is not suitable for long lines as the voltage at the alternator terminals will…

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