Transformers 080204eA Flashcards
What is the efficiency of a transformer?
95% to 98%
What are the 3 basic types of transformer construction?
Core type
Shell type
H type
What are the main reasons for using a transformer?
To isolate one circuit from another
To change the voltage of the circuit
What units are transformers rated in?
Volt-amperes (VA) if less than 1000 VA
Kilo-volt-amperes (kVA) if over 1000 VA
If 120V is applied to thr primary winding of a transformer that has 240 turns of wire, how many volts does each turn have?
0.5 V
The CEC limits Class 2 transformers to a maximum output of what?
100 VA
What is considered the load voltage on a transformer?
Secondary voltage
To determine the size of a control transformer what is required?
Load voltage
Load current or amperage draw
Available line voltage
What are the 2 basic physical characteristics of transformers
Open transformers
Totally enclosed transformers
Where can you install an open transformer?
Must be mounted inside an appliance cabinet or in an electrical enclosure
What factors must be considered when selecting a controls transformer?
Location Auto or isolation Primary voltage Secondary voltage Transformer load