Instrumentation Engineering
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Question 58
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A single phase transformer has a rating of 10 kVA, 50 Hz, 1100 V/220 V. In an open circuit test with the high voltage side open, the following are obtained:
• Voltage applied to the low voltage winding = 220 V
• Measured power = 363 W
• Measured current = 2.75 A
Magnetizing reactance
referred to the high voltage winding is ______ Ω. (rounded off to the nearest integer)Log in to check the answer
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A single-phase transformer has a magnetizing inductance of 250 mH and a core loss resistance of 300
, referred to primary side. When excited with a 230 V, 50 Hz sinusoidal supply at the primary, the power factor of the input current drawn, with secondary on open circuit, is ____ (rounded off to two decimal places).Log in to check the answer
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