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When paralleling transformers, the voltmeter must read zero or not over ? . a.10 V b.20 V c.30 V d.40 V

A. 10 V

In a long-term, paralleled transformer situation, if one transformer fuse opens, the customer continues to be served normally at 120/240. Select one: True False

False

On a single-bushing transformer, the tank ground is ? . a.also the neutral connection b.also the neutral connection of the high voltage winding c.not needed because the secondary is grounded d.the only ground needed

b.also the neutral connection of the high voltage winding

If a primary fuse blows on a paralleled transformer, the other transformer will ? . a.back-feed both transformers b.back-feed the one with the blown fuse c.burn out from the load d.operate normally

B. Back feed the one with the blown fuse

A transformer's secondary must be ? when used as part of a 120/208 3-phase bank. a.grounded at X2 b.paralleled c.put in series d.shorted

B. Paralleled

Any transformers that are paralleled must be ? as paralleled. a.designed b.tagged c.tested d.treated

B. Tagged

If a single-bushing transformer has only one ground and the ground is broken, the tank may become energized at ? . a.7,200 V b.one-half primary c.primary voltage d.secondary voltage

C. Primary voltage

A transformer rating of 120/240 shows that there is/are ? . a.one secondary coil tapped in half b.only one of the voltages available c.two coils tapped in the middle d.two secondary coils

D. Two secondary coils

Removing the grounding strap of a single-phase transformer results in one phase of 480 volts. Select one: True False

False

The voltage ratios are not important when connecting two transformers. Select one: True False

False

When installing a long-term paralleled transformer, the coils must be in series. Select one: True False

False

When paralleling transformers, the connection cannot be made if the voltmeter reads 8 volts between the conductors to be joined. Select one: True False

False

When the secondary coils of a 120/240 single-phase transformer are connected in parallel, the transformer will only deliver 240 volts phase to ground. Select one: True False

False

A conventional transformer can be used as a primary booster, but it must be marked as a hazard. Select one: True False

True

A two-bushing single-phase transformer can be connected to a wye or delta system. Select one: True False

True

Paralleling transformers is often done to avoid outages. Select one: True False

True

When paralleling transformers, both transformers must be connected to the same phases on the primary and on the secondary. Select one: True False

True

One can get 480 volts out of two 120/240-volt transformers by ? . Select one: a.paralleling the primary and connecting the secondary in series b.paralleling the secondary and putting the primary in series c.removing the grounding straps, connecting the secondary in series, and paralleling the primary side d.removing the grounding straps, paralleling the primary, and connecting the secondary

a. paralleling the primary and connecting the secondary in series

One reason why paralleling two small transformers for increased demand is not economical because ? . a.of the cost of the transformers b.of the distance of one of them from the load c.one of them will eventually become overloaded d.open wire secondary would have to be installed between them

a.of the cost of the transformers

When paralleling two transformers, the impedance of the two transformers must be within ? and ? of each other. a.89.5% / 94% b.107.5% / 92.5% c.110% / 100% d.120% / 110%

b.107.5% / 92.5%

One reason paralleling two small transformers for increased demand is not economical is because the ? , when added together, is/are greater than in one large transformer. a.circulating currents b.losses of each transformer c.radio noise d.weight

b.losses of each transformer