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EXPERIMENT NO.1
OC AND SC TEST ON SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER
Aim: To conduct open circuit and short circuit tests on single phase transformer and
Predetermination of i) efficiency and regulation ii) Calculation of parameters of equivalent
circuit.
Apparatus Required:

Sl. No. Apparatus Range Quantity

01 1- Transformer 2 kVA, 230/230V 01
02 1-Autotransformer 0-270V,15A 01
03 Ammeter(MI) 0-1/2 A 01
04 Ammeter(MI) 0-10/20 A 01
05 Voltmeter(MI) 0-150 V 01
06 Voltmeter(MI) 0-300 V 01
07 Wattmeter 1/2A,300V,LPF(0.2) 01
08 Wattmeter 10A, 75V,UPF 01
09 Connecting wires ---- 15-20

Procedure
(a) Open Circuit Test:
1. The connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram by keeping HV side open.
2. With the autotransformer at zero position, the supply switch is closed.
3. The position of autotransformer adjusted such that voltmeter reads the rated voltage of
the HV winding of the transformer.
4. Note down the corresponding all meter readings in tabular column.
5. The autotransformer is brought back to zero position and the supply switch is opened.

(b) Short Circuit Test:

1. The connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram by keeping the LV side short
circuit.
2. With the autotransformer at zero position, the supply switch is closed.
3. The position of autotransformer adjusted such that ammeter reads the rated current of
the LV winding of the transformer.
4. Note down the corresponding all meter readings in tabular column.
5. The autotransformer is brought back to zero position and the supply switch is opened.

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Circuit Diagram
(a) Open Circuit Test

Fig. 1 Circuit diagram of Open Circuit Test

(b) Short Circuit Test

Fig. 2 Circuit diagram of Short Circuit Test

Tabular column
For OC Test
Vo Io Wo
Sl. No.
(volts) (Amps) (Watts)
01

Specimen Calculation

Voltage range x Ammeter range x Power Factor

Wattmeter Constant =
Full Scale de lection

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Total Iron Loss = W (watts)

W
No load power factor coso =
V ∗I

Core loss component of no − load current I = I cos∅ (Amps)

Magnetic component of no load current Iμ = I Sin∅ (Amps)

V V
Equivalent Resistance R  = ()
I I cos∅

V V
Equivalent Reactance X = = ()
Iμ I Sin∅

kVA Rating of Transformer × 1000 (Amps)

Rated full load current of Transformer =
Rated Primary Voltage

For S.C.Test

Vs Is Ws
Sl. No.
(volts) (Amps) (Watts)
01

Total full load copper loss W = (watts)

W
Equivalent Resistance Refered to primary R = = ()
I

V
Equivalent Impedance Refered to primary Z = = ()
I

Equivalent Rectance Refered to primary X = (Z −R ) ()

Equivalent Circuit

Fig. 3: Equivalent circuit of transformer referred to primary side

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Tabular column

Power Load O/P Power

Sl. No. %
Factor Factor X (Watts)
01 0.25
02 0.5
03 UPF 0.75
04 1
05 1.25
01 0.25
02 0.5
03 0.6 PF 0.75
04 1
05 1.25

Specimen calculation

X= Fraction of Full load Current

Output power X ∗ KVA ∗ 10 ∗ Cos∅

% = = x100
Output power + losses X ∗ KVA ∗ 10 ∗ Cos∅ + W + X ∗ W

Tabular Column
Power %
Sl. No. leading/lagging
Factor Regulation
01 0.2
02 0.4
03 Leading 0.6
04 0.8
05 1
01 0.2
02 0.4
03 Lagging 0.6
04 0.8
05 1

Specimen calculation

Total Voltage drop as referred to secondary:

For lagging pf = V⃗-V⃗= Is R01 cos  + Is X01 sin 

For leading pf = V⃗-V⃗= Is R01 cos  - IsX01 sin 

V −V
% Regulation = x 100
V

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Nature of Graph

Fig. 4: Efficiency V/S Output power

Fig. 5: Power factor V/S Regulation

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EXPERIMENT NO.2
SUMPNER’S TEST ON SIMILAR TRANSFORMERS
Aim: To conduct Sumpner’s test on similar transformers and determine combined and
individual transformer efficiency
Apparatus Required:

Sl. No. Apparatus Range Quantity

01 1- Transformer 2 kVA 02
02 1-Autotransformer 0-270V,15A 01
03 Voltmeter (MI) 0-600 V 01
04 Voltmeter (MI) 0-300 V 01
05 Voltmeter (MI) 0-150 V 01
06 Ammeter (MI) 2A 01
07 Ammeter (MI) 0-10 A 02
08 Wattmeter 2A,300V,LPF 01
09 Wattmeter 10A,75V,UPF 01
10 SPST Switch ---- 01
11 Connecting wires ---- 15-20

Procedure
1. The connections are made as shown in circuit.
2. With autotransformer at zero position and switch 2 as well as SPST switch at open,
supply switch 1 is closed.
3. The autotransformer 1in the primary circuit is adjusted such that voltmeter V 1 reads the
rated voltage of transformer.
4. The voltmeter Vref is referred for zero readings. If the voltmeter shows zero the SPST
switch is closed.
5. If Vref results the double the voltage appears, interchange secondary connection of any
one transformer.
6. The supply switch 2 is closed ensuring that the autotransformer 2 in the secondary circuit
is at zero position.
7. The output of autotransformer 2 in the secondary circuit is adjusted such that the
ammeter connected in the circuit reads the rated current of the transformer and all the
meter readings are noted in to the tabular column.
8. The autotransformer1 and 2 is brought back to zero position and open the both the
supply switches.

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Circuit diagram

Specification
Power: 2 kVA,
Voltage: 230/230V
Frequency: 50Hz
Fig. 1: Circuit diagram Current: P/V= 2000/230=8.69A

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Tabular column

Sl. V1 A1 W1 V2 A2 W2
No. (Volts) (Amps) (Watts) (Volts) (Amp) (Watts)
01

Specimen calculation
Voltage range x Ammeter range x Power Factor
Wattmeter Constant =
Full Scale de lection

W1 = Core or constant loss (Watts)

W2 = Copper loss of the transformer (Watts)

X ∗ kVA ∗ CosΦ ∗ 10
Ef iciency of transformer = x100
X ∗ kVA ∗ CosΦ ∗ 10 + + X ∗

Tabular column

S. No. Load (X) pf (UPF) Efficiency

01 0.25 Full load
02 0.50 Full load
03 0.75 Full load
04 Full load
05 1.25 Full load
X= load factor

S. No. Load (X) pf (0.6) Efficiency

01 0.25 Full load
02 0.50 Full load
03 0.75 Full load
04 Full load
05 1.25 Full load
X= load factor

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Nature of graph

Fig. 2: Efficiency V/S Output power

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EXPERIMENT NO.3
PARALLEL OPERATION OF TWO DISSIMILAR SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMERS
Aim: To operate two dissimilar single phase transformer in parallel and determination of load
Apparatus Required:

Sl. No. Apparatus Range Quantity

01 1- Transformer 1 KVA, 2kVA 01
02 1-Autotransformer 0-270V,15 A 01
03 Voltmeter (MI) 0-300 V 02
04 Voltmeter (MI) 0-600 V 01
05 Ammeter(MI) 0-10A 02
06 Ammeter(MI) 0-20A 01
07 Wattmeter 300V,10A,UPF 02
08 Wattmeter 300V,20A,UPF 01
09 Lamp load[ ---- 01
Single Pole Single ----
10 01
through Switch (SPST)
11 Connecting wires ---- 15-20

Procedure

1. The connections are made as shown in circuit diagram.

2. With the autotransformer at zero position and the load switch as well as SPST switch at
open position, the supply switch is closed.
3. The autotransformer position is adjusted such that voltmeter V1 reads the rated voltage of
the transformer.
4. The voltmeter Vref is verified for zero reading if the voltmeter shows zero then SPST
switch is closed.
5. If Vref results the double the voltage appears, interchange secondary connection of any
one transformer.
6. The load switch is closed the load is applied in step by step and at each step all the
corresponding meter readings are noted in to the tabular column.
7. The load is applied in steps until the rated current of the transformer individual
transformer are reached.
8. The load is removed in steps, the load switch is opened and the autotransformer is
brought back to zero position and supply switch is opened.

Procedure for Short Circuit Test

1. The connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram by keeping the LV side short
circuit.
2. With the autotransformer at zero position, the supply switch is closed.

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3. The position of autotransformer adjusted such that ammeter reads the rated current of the
LV winding of the transformer.
4. Note down the corresponding all meter readings in tabular column.
5. The autotransformer is brought back to zero position and the supply switch is opened.

Circuit Diagram

Fig. 1: Circuit diagram

Tabular Column

Transformer A Transformer B Load

I1 W1 I2 W2 IL WL
V1
S.NO (Amps) (Watts) (Amps) (Watts) VL (Amps) (Watts)
(volts)
Theoretical Theoretical volts Theoretical Actu Theoretical
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual
(Ῑ1) (Ῑ2) (Ῑ L=Ῑ1+ Ῑ2) al (WL= W1+W2)

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Short Circuit test Circuit Diagram

Fig. 2: Circuit diagram for short circuit test

Tabular Column

S.NO Transformer KVA of Transformer Vs Is Ws

(volts) (Amps) (Watts)
1 A
2 B

Sample calculation

From short circuit test

Transformer ‘A’

𝑊
𝑅 = (Ω)
𝐼

𝑉
𝑍 = (Ω)
𝐼

𝑋 = (𝑍 ) − (𝑅 ) (Ω)

Transformer ‘B’

𝑊
𝑅 = (Ω)
𝐼

𝑉
𝑍 = (Ω)
𝐼

𝑋 = (𝑍 ) − (𝑅 ) (Ω)

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For parallel operation

W
Cos Φ =
V xI

W =W +W

(𝐼 ∠ − Φ) ∗ 𝑍
𝐼 =
𝑍 +𝑍

(𝐼 ∠ − Φ) ∗ 𝑍
𝐼 =
𝑍 +𝑍

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EXPERIMENT NO.4
POLARITY TEST AND CONNECTION OF 3 SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMERS IN STAR- DELTA
Aim: To conduct polarity test and connection of 3 single phase transformers in star- delta to
determine efficiency and regulation under balanced resistive loads.
Apparatus required:

Sl.
Apparatus Range Quantity
No.
01 Autotransformer 0-300 V, 15A 01
02 Voltmeter 0-300 V 03
03 Voltmeter 0-600 V 01
03 1 Transformer 1 KVA 01

Procedure:
(1) Make the connection as per the circuit diagram (a) and (b)
(2) With autotransformer in minimum position, switch ON the power supply
(3) Apply the rated supply by varying autotransformer
(4) Noted down the volt meter reading. If the polarities of transformer is same then resultant
voltage should be difference of the two transformer i.e. V= V1 - V2
(5) If the polarities of transformer are different then resultant voltage should be sum of the
two transformer i.e. V= V1 + V2

Circuit Diagram:
Correct Polarity

Fig. 1: correct polarity circuit diagram

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Reverse Polarity

Fig. 2: Reverse polarity circuit diagram

Tabular column:

Correct Polarity

Sl. V1 V2 V Polarity
No (Volts) (Volts) (Volts)
1
2
3
4

Reverse Polarity

Sl. V1 V2 V Polarity
No (Volts) (Volts) (Volts)
1
2
3
4

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CONNECTION OF 3 SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS IN STAR-

DELTA
Apparatus Required:

Sl. No. Equipment Range Quantity

01 Ammeter 0-10 A (MI) 02
02 Ammeter 0-5 A (MI) 02
03 Voltmeter 0-600V (MI) 01
04 Wattmeter 600V, 10A, UPF 04
05 Connecting wires ---- 15-20

Procedure

1. Make the connection as shown in circuit diagram

2. Care should be taken to see that the star points on the primary side are obtained by
connecting all similar terminals.
3. With the three phase auto transformers at minimum position, the supply switch is
closed
4. Apply the rated phase voltage of transformer with the help of auto transformer.
5. Now the transformer is loaded using a three phase resistive load. The load is increased
in steps. At each step note down the all meter reading.
6. The load on transformer is increased till the full load current.
7. The load is removed step by step, the load switch is opened, the three phase
autotransformer is brought back to minimum position and supply switch is opened.

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Circuit diagram

Fig. 3 Circuit diagram

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Tabular column

Input Out put

S. Star Connection Delta Connection
(watts) (Watts) Efficiency % Reg.
No.
Vline Vph Iph Iline Vph Vline Iph Iline W1 W2 W3 W4
1
2
3
4

Specimen Calculation

Voltage range x Ammeter range x Power Factor

Wattmeter Constant =
Full Scale de lection

3 − Φ Power(P) = √3 ∗ V ∗ I ∗ CosΦ

W + W
% E iiciency = x100
W + W

V ( ) −V ( ) ∗ 100
% Regulation =
V ( )

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EXPERIMENT NO.5
COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE OF 3 SINGLE-PHASE
TRANSFORMERS IN DELTA – DELTA AND V – V (OPEN DELTA)
CONNECTION UNDER LOAD
Aim: comparison of performance of 3 single-phase transformers in delta – delta and v – v
(open delta) connection under load.

Apparatus Required:

Sl. No. Equipment Range Quantity

1 1- transformer 1KVA, 230 V 03
2 3- transformer 415V/0-440V,50Hz 01
3 Autotransformer 0-230V/260V 01
4 Voltmeter(MI) 0-600V 02
5 Ammeter(MI) 0-10A 02
6 Connecting Wires Few

PROCEDURE:
I. Delta-Delta Connection:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Ensure load on the transformer is in OFF position and position of the auto transformer
knob at its zero position.
3. Then switch ON the supply.
4. Slowly go on varying the auto transformer knob until the voltmeter shows the rated voltage
on the transformer.
5. Then gradually apply load on the transformer and at each step note down the readings.
6. Bring load on the transformers to zero position.
7. Switch OFF the supply.

PROCEDURE:
II. Open-Delta Connection:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Ensure load on the transformer is in OFF position and position of the auto transformer
knob at its zero position.
3. Then switch ON the supply.
4. Slowly go on varying the auto transformer knob until the voltmeter shows the rated voltage
on the transformer.
5. Then gradually apply load on the transformer and at each step note down the readings.
6. Bring load on the transformers to zero position.
7. Switch OFF the supply.

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Circuit diagram: DELTA- DELTA CONNECTION:

Fig. 1 Circuit diagram

Circuit diagram: OPEN- DELTA CONNECTION:

Fig. 2 Circuit diagram

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Tabular Column: DELTA- DELTA CONNECTION:

S. No. Primary Side Secondary Side %ƞ %R

V1 I1 V2 I2
1
2
3
4

CALCULATION:

% η = (V2 I2 / V1 I1) × 100 =

% Regulation = (V02- V2 / V02) × 100 =

Tabular Column: DELTA- DELTA CONNECTION:

S. No. Primary Side Secondary Side %ƞ %R

V1 I1 V2 I2
1
2
3
4

CALCULATION:

% η = (V2 I2 / V1 I1) × 100 =

% Regulation = (V02- V2 / V02) × 100 =

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EXPERIMENT NO.6
SEPARATION OF HYSTERESIS AND EDDY CURRENT
LOSSES IN SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER.
Aim: To separate the hysteresis loss and eddy current loss in a single phase transformer by
conducting open circuit test on it.

Apparatus Required:
Sl. No Name Range Type Qty
1. Single phase transformer 01
2. DC shunt motor –Alternator set up 01
3. Voltmeter 0-300V MI 02
4. Voltmeter 0-300V MC 01
5. Ammeter 0-2A MC 02
6. Ammeter 0-15A MC 01
7. Ammeter 0-2A MI 01
8. Single phase auto transformer 0-270V - 01
9. Connecting wires - - Few

PROCEDURE:

1. Make the connection as shown in the circuit diagram.

2. Switch on the supply and DC motor drive switch.
3. Ensure DC voltage is applied to the field of motor by observing ammeter connected in the
field circuit of motor.
4. Apply rated DC voltage to the armature terminals of DC motor by turning the drive knob.
Adjust the speed of the motor rated speed.
5. Now apply DC voltage to the field of alternator so that voltage starts building up in the
armature windings of alternator. Vary the voltage to the field of alternator till 230V is built
up in armature winding.
6. Now apply alternator voltage to the single phase transformer. Note down the wattmeter
reading connected in the transformer circuit.
7. Now slowly decrease the DC motor- Alternator speed by varying the voltage applied to the
armature of DC motor so that voltage and frequency applied on single phase transformer
decreases.
8. Decrease the voltage applied on single phase transformer step by step by decreasing the
alternator speed in such way that v/f ratio is maintained constant in each step.
9. Note down the voltage, frequency and wattage reading in each step.

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Circuit diagram:

Fig.2: Single phase transformer

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Tabular column:

Frequency of
Sl. No Applied Voltage Core loss
applied voltage
01
02
03
04

Nature of graph:

Fig. 3 Nature of graph

Calculation:

Frequency,
F=PNs/120 Hz

Hysteresis Loss

Wh =A*f watts

Eddy Current Loss

We = B*f2 watts

Iron Loss

Wi = Wh+We watts

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