Test 2-2
Kilovolt amp being drawn off a transformer can be found by multiplying secondary voltage times secondary amperage and then dividing by
1000
The transformer ratio is 10 to one the secondary voltage is 120 V in the primary voltage is
1200 V
The most common dual voltage distribution transformer is rated at
14,400x7200 120-240
While inspecting a transformer prior to installation if there is a slash between the primary voltages the transformer should have __________ primary bushing and is suitable for a delta primary connection
2
The secondary amperage available on a 25 kVA transformer at 120 V is
208 amps
A spot load check on a transformer finds a lead with 110 V and 105 amps, B lead with 114 V and 95 A what is the exact kVA being taken off the transformer
22KVA
A transformer that is energized but under no load can draw as much as __________ of the current taken in by loaded transformer of the same size
5%
If a load test was done on a transformer and the load on A conductor was the same as the load on B conductor the condition would be referred to as
A balanced load
An isolation link or current limiting fuse in an underground transformer is
Another name for the replaceable fuse
If two transformers are connected in parallel and a primary fuse blows on one of the transformers the other transformer will
Backfeed the one with a blown fuse
If you hold a CSP's handle in the C position on a permanent fault the secondary breaker will
Close
Medium and large size transformers use _______ type wire for a more compact and solidly built coil which also provides better conductivity for the heat to flow out of the windings
Compacted round copper
The initials CSP on a transformer means
Completely self protected
If you have installed several 120 V security lots and need the total capacity of the transformer you should
Connect the coils in parallel
The strength of a electromagnetic field in a transformer is dependent on the ease of which the core is magnetized, the amount of current flowing and the _____________?
Construction material used to build the frame and internal supports of the transformer
A typical distribution transformer consist of a
Core and coil assembly
To vector a three phase system it is essential to establish a ________ of the phases
Fixed reference
The voltage level that can flash over the outside of equipment such as an insulator is called the ___________ level
Flashover insulation
KVA rating of a transformer represents _________?
Full load output
When using test instruments the main reason for the increase in the use of digital electronic technology is
Greater measuring capability
One problem with small three phase voltage unbalances is that they cause
Hi current unbalances
When paralleling two transformers the __________ of the two transformers must be within 107.5% to 92.5% of each other
Impedance
As the temperature drops below 30°C a transformer kVA rating __________?
Increases by 1% for each degree
The four internal parts of a distribution transformer are primary windings, secondary windings, iron core, and
Insulation
Industry standards for electrical transformers call for the H1 terminal to be located on the
Left side when facing the secondary
The purpose of forming a loop in the transformer lead and inserting the lead into the top of the terminal is the
Looping creates greater clearance from the tank to make connections
The length of a vector line is proportional to the
Magnitude
A test instrument that is used to test for insulation breakdown is the
Megohmeter
A transformer change is the voltage and current from one level to another because of the
Number of turns in each coil
The electrical worker installing the transformer should check the tap change your position before it is put into service unless otherwise instructed the tap setting must always be placed
On full winding (100%)
If a transformer is equipped with a taps changer it must never be
Operated while the transformer is energized
The main reason meter fuses blow (when the meter has fuses) is
Overcurrent
Lockout tag out is normally removed by the __________ other than in an emergency situation
Person who installed it
Graphical illustrations using vectors can easily show the following transformer qualities. Transformer output voltages have a magnitude, direction, phase sequence, and __________?
Phase angle
You can get 480 V out of two 120/240 V transformers by
Removing the grounding straps connecting the secondary in series and paralleling the primary side
When performing a polarity test on a single phase transformer the voltmeter rating on a subtractive transformer will be the _______ source voltage
Same
A voltage indicator may not detect the presence of voltage in a wire that is
Shielded
When working on a CSP transformer it is highly recommended that before work is performed on a deenergize secondary
The primary lead be taken off the line
A transformer equipped with tap changes the ____________ of the secondary output
Turns ratio
A ________ reduces the risk of violent transformer failure when it is in series with the cut out
Voltage limiting fuse
The electrical worker who is familiar with the vector ________ can plot any three phase system in 30° increments
Wheel
The most common use of a dual voltage transformer is
When I utility has two different distribution voltages
With a CSP transformer the primary fuse link _______?
Will not deenergize the primary lead from the transformer to the line
The H2 terminal on a single bushing transformer is solidly connected to the
X2 terminal
Primary voltage can be determined by multiplying transformer turns ratio by the
secondary output voltage