Power transformers Distribution transformers - Electrical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   What is the maximum temperature limit up to which class E insulation can be used?

a. 120 °C
b. 180 °C
c. 50 °C
d. 90 °C
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 120 °C

Explanation:
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2)   What is polarisation index?

a. Ratio of 10 minute resistance to one minute insulation resistance
b. Ratio of 1 minute resistance to 10 minute insulation resistance
c. Ratio of 5 minute resistance to 25 minute insulation resistance
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ratio of 10 minute resistance to one minute insulation resistance

Explanation:
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3)   Which measuring is used for the measurement of insulation resistance?

a. Kelvin’s bridge
b. Wheatstone bridge
c. Megger
d. Both (b) and (c)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Megger

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4)   What is the main cause of noise in the transformer?

a. Magnetostriction
b. Mechanical vibration of the tank
c. Mechanical vibration due to lamination
d. Only (a) & (c)
e. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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5)   Which test is a special type of test performed on the transformers?

a. Partial discharge
b. Temperature rise test
c. Ratio and polarity test
d. Noise level test
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Partial discharge

Explanation:
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6)   Which type of insulation is preferred if the maximum temperature is 130°?

a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class E
d. Class F
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Class B

Explanation:
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7)   Which connection is preferred for connecting line tap changers to transformers?

a. 3 wire 3 phase AC system
b. 3 wire 2 phase AC system
c. 4 wire 3 phase AC system
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 4 wire 3 phase AC system

Explanation:
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8)   Which among the following safety devices are provided on the power transformers?

a. Marshalling kiosk
b. Vacuum gauge
c. Pressure relief gauge
d. All of these
e. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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9)   Which cooling system is employed for large transformers?

a. Oil natural oil forced
b. Oil natural air forced
c. Oil forced air forced
d. Both (b) and (c)
e. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both (b) and (c)

Explanation:
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10)   Which gel ensures the dryness of the incoming air in the breather?

a. Potassium gel
b. Silica gel
c. Carbon gel
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Silica gel

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!