A two-winding transformer is rated at 60-kVA, 240/1200-V, 60-Hz. When operated as a conventional two-winding transformer at rated load, 0.8 power factor, its efficiency is 0.96. This transformer is to be used as a 1440/1200-V step-down autotransformer in a power distribution system. (a) Calculate the primary currents I₁ and I2, and the secondary current I of the autotransformer. (b) Assuming that the transformer is ideal, find the transformer kVA rating when used as an autotransformer. (c) Find the total transformer loss and the efficiency with the kVA loading of part (a) and 0.8 power factor.

A two-winding transformer is rated at 60-kVA, 240/1200-V, 60-Hz. When operated as a conventional two-winding transformer at rated load, 0.8 power factor, its efficiency is 0.96. This transformer is to be used as a 1440/1200-V step-down autotransformer in a power distribution system. (a) Calculate the primary currents I₁ and I2, and the secondary current I of the autotransformer. (b) Assuming that the transformer is ideal, find the transformer kVA rating when used as an autotransformer. (c) Find the total transformer loss and the efficiency with the kVA loading of part (a) and 0.8 power factor.

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

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