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This document provides an assignment on basic concepts related to AC apparatus and devices for an Electrical Engineering course. It contains 27 questions about electric transformers and their components, operation, ratings, types, cooling methods, and safety measures. Key topics covered include the basic definition of a transformer; types of transformers and magnetic circuits; reasons for transformer KVA ratings; dangers of auto-transformers; common transformer cooling methods; and purposes of oil, breather filters, sealant gases, and bushings in transformer design.

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AC Apparatus and Devices Activity 1 1

This document provides an assignment on basic concepts related to AC apparatus and devices for an Electrical Engineering course. It contains 27 questions about electric transformers and their components, operation, ratings, types, cooling methods, and safety measures. Key topics covered include the basic definition of a transformer; types of transformers and magnetic circuits; reasons for transformer KVA ratings; dangers of auto-transformers; common transformer cooling methods; and purposes of oil, breather filters, sealant gases, and bushings in transformer design.

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EE 425: AC APPARATUS AND DEVICES | Bicol University

AC Apparatus and Devices


Activity 1: Basic Concepts

Instruction: Provide the required information. Be as brief as possible. Use a legal size
bond paper.

1. What is an electric transformer?


2. Give the two types of transformers.
3. Give the different types of magnetic circuits employed to induction type.
4. Why are transformers rated in KVA?
5. What is the danger of using auto transformer as power supply?
6. Enumerate the methods of cooling transformer considered economical.
7. Give the specific name of current transformer load.
8. Why is the secondary of the CT shorted when it has no load and with the primary
energized?
9. What is the allowance given to current transformers when determining their V.A.
ratings?
10. What is the usual rating of potential transformers?
11. To make sure potential transformers are not affected by sustained short circuit, what
protection must be employed?
12. Classify transformer according to polarity and explain each.
13. How do you determine whether the polarity is additive or subtractive?
14. Explain inductive kick method.
15. Explain the A.C. method of determining the polarity of transformer.
16. Explain the principle of operation of the Constant Current Transformer (CCT).
17. What are induction voltage regulators?
18. What is the purpose of oil in a transformer and what kind is used?
19. What is the minimum DBV of oil for transformers?
20. What instrument is used to determine the DBV of insulating oil?
21. Explain how transformer breaths.
22. What is a conservator tank?
23. What material is used as filter element for the breather of transformer?
24. In a gas sealed transformer, what kind of gas sealant is used?
25. What is the purpose of the sealant gas?
26. In event leak occurs, how is it repaired?
27. What is the damaging effect of atmospheric air on oil transformer?
28. Enumerate the different types of bushing used for transformers.

Instructor: Engr. Pee Jay N. Gealone | 2017

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