Parts of a transformer Flashcards
What is the core made out of?
Steel (iron)
Why is the core made out of steel?
To provide a low reluctance path for the magnetic circuit.
One coil consists of a _____ winding and ______ winding.
Primary and secondary
What is Winding form?
Winding form provides support for windings during winding process.
On the diagram of a transformer, orange stands for _______
Winding form.
On the diagram of the transformer, yellow stands for ________
LV core insulation
On the diagram of the transformer, Red stands for ________
LV winding
On the core diagram of the transformer, Blue stands for _______
Main gap
On the core diagram of the transformer, Pink stands for _________
HV winding
The LV winding is located under the HV winding, the LV insulation, or the air gap?
HV winding
Is the LV winding closer or farther from the core?
Closer
Is the HV winding farther or closer from the core?
Farther
Why is the main gap required?
To insulate the LV winding from the HV winding
Each winding requires ____ to connect from the terminals and winding
leads
Structural steel frames clamp the core together at the top and bottom or side to side?
Top and bottom
What is used to apply pressure from front to back of the core? Tie rods, Tie wraps, Core rods, Core wraps?
Core rods
