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Know About Different Types Of Transform

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ELECTRICA

“TRANSFORMER”- one of oldest innovations in Electrical Engineering. A Transformer is an electrical device t

transfer the power from one circuit and another circuit without physical contact and without changing its
frequency, phase. It is an essential device in every electrical network circuitry. It consists majorly two circuit
circuit and one or more secondary circuit. Please refer the link Everything You Need to Know About Transfor
Transformer. In this discussion, we deal with di erent types of transformers.

Transformer

Working Principle of Transformer

The transformer working depends upon Faraday’s electromagnetic induction law. The mutual induction phen
two or more winding is responsible for power transformation.

According to Faraday’s laws, “The Rate of change of flux linkage with respect to time is directly proportional t
in a conductor or coil”.

E= N dϕ /dt

Where,

E = Induced EMF

N = the number of turns

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dϕ = Change in flux
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dt = Change in time

Types of Transformers
There are several transformer types used in the electrical power system for di erent purposes, like in
distribution and transmission and utilization of electrical power. The transformers are classified based on v
medium used, winding arrangements, use and installation place, etc. Here we discuss di erent types of tra
step up and step down Transformer, Distribution Transformer, Potential Transformer, Power Transform
transformer, Auto transformer, etc.

Transformers Based on Voltage Levels

These are the most commonly used transformer types for all the applications. Depends upon the voltage ratio
secondary windings, the transformers are classified as step-up and step-down transformers.

Step-Up Transformer
As the name states that, the secondary voltage is stepped up with a ratio compared to primary voltage. This c
increasing the number of windings in the secondary than the primary windings as shown in the figure. In
transformer is used as connecting transformer of the generator to the grid.
 Step-up Transformer

Step-Down Transformer
It used to step down the voltage level from lower to higher level at secondary side as shown below so that it
down transformer. The winding turns more on the primary side than the secondary side.

Step-Down Transformer

In distribution networks, the step-down transformer is commonly used to convert the high grid voltage to lo
be used for home appliances.

Transformer Based on the Core Medium Used

Based on the medium placed between the primary and secondary winding the transformers are classified a
core

Air Core Transformer

Both the primary and secondary windings are wound on a non-magnetic strip where the flux linkage betw
secondary windings is through the air.

Compared to iron core the mutual inductance is less in air core, i.e. the reluctance o ered to the generated flu
medium. But the hysteresis and eddy current losses are completely eliminated in air-core type transformer.
 Air Core Transformer

Iron Core Transformer

Both the primary and secondary windings are wound on multiple iron plate bunch which provide a perfect l
generated flux. It o ers less reluctance to the linkage flux due to the conductive and magnetic property of t
widely used transformers in which the e iciency is high compared to the air core type transformer.
 Iron Core Transformer

Transformers Based on Winding Arrangement

AutoTransformer
Standard transformers have primary and secondary windings placed in two di erent directions, but in
windings, the primary and the secondary windings are connected to each other in series both physically an
shown in the figure below.

Auto Transformer

On a single common coil which forms both primary and secondary winding in which voltage is varied accord
of secondary tapping on the body of the coil windings.

Transformers Based on Usage

According to the necessity, these are classified as the power transformer, distribution transformer measurin
protection transformer.

Power Transformer
The power transformers are big in size. They are suitable for high voltage (greater than 33KV) power trans
used in power generation stations and Transmission substation. It has high insulation level.

Power Transformer

Distribution Transformer
In order to distribute the power generated from the power generation plant to remote locations, these trans
Basically, it is used for the distribution of electrical energy at low voltage is less than 33KV in industrial purpos
domestic purpose.

It works at low efficiency at 50-70%

Small size
Easy installation
Low magnetic losses
It is not always fully loaded
 Distribution Transformer

Measurement Transformer
Used to measure the electrical quantity like voltage, current, power, etc. These are classified as potential tra
transformers etc.

Current Transformer

Protection Transformers
This type of transformers is used in component protection purpose. The major di erence between measuring
protection transformers is the accuracy that means that the protection transformers should be accurat
measuring transformers.

Transformers Based on the Place of Use

These are classified as indoor and outdoor transformers. Indoor transformers are covered with a proper
process industry. The outdoor transformers are nothing but distribution type transformers.
 Indoor and Outdoor Transformers

This is all about the di erent types of transformers. We hope that you might have gained some valuable ins
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