A Step-down transformer at Van Eck power station in Windhoek operates at V=10 kV on the primary side during wintertime. The voltage drawn from the secondary side of the transformer is V = 118 Volts. What is the current in Amps, on the secondary side of the transformer if the average rate of energy consumption demand is at 112.3 kW?

A Step-down transformer at Van Eck power station in Windhoek operates at V=10 kV on the primary side during wintertime. The voltage drawn from the secondary side of the transformer is V = 118 Volts. What is the current in Amps, on the secondary side of the transformer if the average rate of energy consumption demand is at 112.3 kW?

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.57P: A two-winding single-phase transformer rated 60kVA,240/1200V,60Hz, has an efficiency of 0.96 when...

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