1. What is a Transformer?
ANSWER: A transformer is an electrical apparatus designed to convert alternating current from one voltage to
another. It can be designed to "step up" or "step down" voltages.
ANSWER: Impedance is the current limiting characteristic of a transformer and is expressed in percentage.
18. Can Single Phase Transformers be Used for Three Phase Applications?
ANSWER: Yes. Three phase transformers are sometimes not readily available whereas single phase transformers
can generally be found in stock. Three single phase transformers can be used in delta connected primary and wye or
delta connected secondary. They should never be connected wye primary to wye secondary, since is will result in
unstable Secondary voltages. The equivalent three phase capacity when properly connected of three single phase
transformers is three times the nameplate rating of each single phase transformer, or example: Three 10 KVA single
phase transformers will accommodate a 30 KVA three phase load.
20. What Colour are generally used for Dry Type Transformers?
ANSWER: Normally light grey is used on: Single phase 50 VA through 25 KVA and on three phase 3 KVA through 15
KVA. Light grey is used with a pleasing blue-grey on the side and top covers on Single phase 37 KVA through
250 KVA and three phase 20 KVA through 750 KVA.
Maximum
Ambient
Maximum Percentage of
Loading
40 C
50 C
60 C
70 C
100%
92%
85%
78%
Instead of ordering custom built transformers to operate in ambient higher than 40 C, it is more economical to use a
standard transformer of a larger KVA rating.
23. What is Corona and How Does it Affect Dry Type Transformers?
ANSWER: Corona a type of localized discharge resulting from transient gaseous ionization in insulation systems
when the voltage stress exceeds a critical value." In a dry type transformer, part of the insulation system is air, which
is referred to in the definition as gas. If a transformer is not designed properly and the insulation is overworked, it will
result in the development of ionization of the air which in turn causes deteriorating affects on the insulation of the
transformer. This will result in an extremely short life of the transformer. Our transformers are designed so that they
are corona-free even at voltages considerably higher than recommended operating voltages. The reason is, if a
momentary transient voltage occurs and causes corona inception, the design of the transformer is such that the
corona extinction voltage level is appreciably higher than the operating voltage level; therefore, corona will not be
present during operation.