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Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology
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Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology

by Ahmad Hemami
September 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
824 pages
22h 58m
English
CRC Press
Content preview from Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology

10Transformers

OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to

  • Describe the principles of operation of all transformers
  • Define the terms step-up and step-down
  • Select a transformer power rating based on the loads to be powered
  • Understand practical concerns when using transformers
  • Explain the differences and similarities between single-phase and three-phase transformers
  • Understand and use terms employed for transformers
  • Understand the four different configurations for connecting three-phase transformers
  • Calculate efficiency of a transformer based on its daily usage data
  • Explain familiar tests for measuring transformer data
  • Use the data from tests to determine transformer losses

New terms: All-day efficiency, autotransformer, copper ...

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ISBN: 9781482261783