Description : State why a transformer always have an efficiency of more than 90%.
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As transformer is static device with no moving parts, the losses due to friction & windage are completely absent. Hence transformer has efficiency of more than 90%.
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May 22, 2020
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The efficiency of a power transformer is of the order of 98 percent.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
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An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that copper loss equal to iron loss.
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Mar 19, 2018
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Description : For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency will occur at?
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For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency will occur at unity power factor.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Step-down transformer converts high voltage and low current into: (A) How voltage and high current (B) High voltage and low current (C) Low voltage and high current (D) None of the above
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Step-down transformer converts high voltage and low current into: Low voltage and high current
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May 8, 2018
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Description : A transformer operates 24 hours day at full -load. It's full -load efficiency is : (A) equal all day efficiency (B) more than all -day efficiency (C) less than all -day efficiency (D) equal to maximum efficiency
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A transformer operates 24 hours day at full -load. It's full -load efficiency is : equal all day efficiency
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Apr 30, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Transformer efficiency
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Transformer efficiency
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Jun 11, 2019
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anonymous
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The efficiency of transformer is Greater than electrical Machine because there is no rotational losses in transformer and there is no air gap losses in transformer so losses is less in transformer compare to electrical machine so efficiency is higher in case of transformer.
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Oct 5, 2017
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anonymous
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Transformer efficiency is maximum when copper losses are equal to iron losses.
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Sep 30, 2017
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anonymous
Description : The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditions can be determined by?
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The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditions can be determined by back-to-back test.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
Description : A heavy ladder resting on floor and against a vertical wall may not be in equilibrium, if?
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A heavy ladder resting on floor and against a vertical wall may not be in equilibrium, if the floor and wall both are smooth surfaces.
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Mar 22, 2018
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anonymous
Description : The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited under operating conditions because it?
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The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited under operating conditions because it avoids core saturation and high voltage induction.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Define armature reaction in an alternator. Explain the effect of armature reaction at various P.F. of loads of alternator.
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Armature Reaction: The effect of armature flux on main flux is called as armature reaction. Armature Reaction at Various Power Factors: When armature is loaded, the armature flux modifies ... lagging p.f. For capacitive loads the effect of flux is partly distorting and partly strengthening.
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May 7, 2020
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Description : If non-linear loads are connected to the power system, then (A) displacement power factor is same as the total power factor (B) displacement power factor is not equal to the total power factor (C) displacement power factor is due to harmonic currents (D) total power factor is due to fundamental component of current
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If non-linear loads are connected to the power system, then displacement power factor is not equal to the total power factor
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Apr 28, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the difference between linear and nonlinear electrical loads?
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Why do non linear loads cause harmonics?
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : "Efficiency of thermal power station is low". — Justify.
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Justification: Efficiency of thermal power station is low":- Overall efficiency of T.P.P depends upon efficiency of boiler, turbine and alternator. The heat produced due to combustion of coal ... losses in thermal power plant is 71%, So efficiency of thermal power plant is less about 29%
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Aug 2, 2019
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anonymous
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In a transformer, routine efficiency depends upon load current and power factor of load.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
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The maximum efficiency of a distribution transformer is at 50% full load.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
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A transformer cannot raise or lower the voltage of a D.C. supply because Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction are not valid since the rate of change of flux is zero.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
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The magnetising current of a transformer is usually small because it has small air gap.
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Mar 19, 2018
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In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no load to full load because core flux remains practically constant.
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Mar 19, 2018
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anonymous
Description : In a 741 Op-Amp, there is 20 dB/decade fall-off starting at a relatively low frequency. This is due to the (A) applied load (B) internal compensation (C) impedance of the source (D) power dissipation in the chip
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In a 741 Op-Amp, there is 20 dB/decade fall-off starting at a relatively low frequency. This is due to the internal compensation
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Apr 26, 2018
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anonymous
Description : At very low frequencies a series R-C circuit behaves as almost purely?
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At very low frequencies a series R-C circuit behaves as almost purely capacitive.
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Mar 25, 2018
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anonymous
Description : In an AC. circuit, a low value of kVAR compared with kW indicates?
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In an AC. circuit, a low value of kVAR compared with kW indicates high power factor.
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Mar 25, 2018
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anonymous
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In a low power factor wattmeter the pressure coil is connected to the load side of the current coil.
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Mar 21, 2018
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anonymous
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A synchronous machine with low value of short-circuit ratio has lower stability limit.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that plant is used for stand by purpose.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the difference between a line voltage and low voltage control system?
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Name two methods for measurement of low, medium and high resistance. Give one advantage and one limitation of V- I method.
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Methods for measurement of low resistance: 1. Ammeter voltmeter method 2. Kelvin's bridge method 3. Ohm meter method 4. Potentiometer method 5. Digital/analog multi-meter ... must be infinity for perfectly accurate measurement which is not possible. 2. Connection errors.
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Name the method used to measure following resistances:- (i) Low resistance (ii) Medium resistance (iii) Insulation resistance (iv) Earth resistance.
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Following are the methods used to measure resistances:- (i) Low resistance: 1.Voltmeter-Ammeter Method 2. Kelvin's Double bridge Method (ii) Medium resistance: 1.Voltmeter-Ammeter Method 2. ... of Charge Method (iv) Earth resistance : 1. Fall of Potential Method 2. Earth tester
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Description : State the range for low and medium resistance.
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Low resistances: less than 1 ohm. Medium resistances: 1 ohm to 0.1 Mega ohm.
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Sep 6, 2018
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anonymous
Description : Which of the following is the least expensive protection for over current in low voltage system? (A) Rewireable fuse (B) Isolator (C) Oil Circuit breaker (D) Air break circuit breaker
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Which of the following is the least expensive protection for over current in low voltage system? (A) Rewireable fuse (B) Isolator (C) Oil Circuit breaker (D) Air break circuit breaker
Description : Accurate measurement of very low resistances is possible with (A) Megger (B) Wheatstone Bridge (C) Kelvin’s Double Bridge (D) Wagner’s Earthing Device
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Accurate measurement of very low resistances is possible with Kelvin’s Double Bridge
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Apr 25, 2018
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anonymous
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Turbine used for low head is Kaplan turbine.
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Mar 26, 2018
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The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of induction motors.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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To protect most of the electrical equipment handling low power, the types of relays used are thermocouple, electronic and bimetallic.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is the definition of extra low voltage?
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Extra-low voltage (ELV) is an electricity supply voltage in a range which carries a low risk of dangerous electrical shock.
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : What is considered low voltage and high voltage?
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Mar 10, 2018
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anonymous
Description : At which time power factor of the induction motor is low?
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The power factor of the inducction motor is low at the time of starting as compare to while the induction motor is running.
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Mar 3, 2018
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anonymous
Description : write short notes on Low-pass filter.
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low-pass filter (1) filter exhibiting frequency selective characteristic that allows low-frequency components of an input signal to pass from filter input to output unattenuated all high-frequency components are ... the bandwidth of the filter. A filter whose impulse response is a low-pass signal.
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Oct 28, 2017
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MOSFET have high current losses due to High on state resistance. Hence MOSFET is used for low power applications.
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Sep 22, 2017
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anonymous
Description : Transmission efficiency of a transmission line increases with the
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Transmission efficiency of a transmission line increases with the increase in power factor and voltage
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Apr 26, 2018
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The condition for maximum efficiency for a D.C. generator is variable losses equal to constant losses.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
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The efficiency of a properly designed synchronous motor will usually fall in range 85 to 95%.
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Mar 20, 2018
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anonymous
Description : SEER: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
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SEER: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), is most commonly used to measure the efficiency of a central air conditioner. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the system OR It is the ... the ratio of total capacity to the total KW energy usage at specific humidity and temperature condition.
Description : Compare the salient features of LED and CFL based on: i] Lamp Efficiency ii] Life span
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Parameter LED CFL Lamp Efficiency High (more than 70 lumen per watt) Comparatively less (50-60 lumen per watt) Life span (in working hours) 10000 3000
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May 3, 2020
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Description : Define PIV, TUF, ripple factor, efficiency of rectifier.
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Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV): The maximum value of reverse voltage (for the diode in a rectifier) occurring at the peak of the negative cycle of the input cycle is called Peak Inverse Voltage. ... dc power delivered to the load to the ac input power from the secondary winding of the transformer.
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May 2, 2020
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anonymous
Description : method for improving string efficiency
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The Methods of Improving String Efficiency:- 1) By reducing value of ‘m’ or (‘k’) by using longer cross arm. 2) By Making of ‘m’ or (‘k’) equal to zero 3) By grading Insulator. 4) By Using guard ring.
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Aug 25, 2019
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anonymous
Description : What is the efficiency of Class-B amplifier? A) 68.50% B) 78.50% C) 88.50% D) 98.50%
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What is the efficiency of Class-B amplifier? A) 68.50% B) 78.50% C) 88.50% D) 98.50%
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Jun 18, 2018
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anonymous