A transformer of 500kW output with unity power factor is required to operate for 8 hours at 25% load, 7 hours at full load and no-load for the rest of the day. Calculate their all-day efficiency and decide which of the two transformers be chosen if the full load losses in them as follows: Transformer A: Iron loss 1% and copper loss 2.5%. Transformer B: Iron loss 1.5% and copper loss 1.5%, **** addr16

A transformer of 500kW output with unity power factor is required to operate for 8 hours at 25% load, 7 hours at full load and no-load for the rest of the day. Calculate their all-day efficiency and decide which of the two transformers be chosen if the full load losses in them as follows: Transformer A: Iron loss 1% and copper loss 2.5%. Transformer B: Iron loss 1.5% and copper loss 1.5%, **** addr16

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter3: Power Transformers

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.9P

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