Electrical Transformers and Rotating Machines
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Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 1RQ
To determine
The short circuit current.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The secondary voltage
The rating of the transformer
The impedance
Calculation:
Calculate the full load current
Calculate the short circuit current
Thus, the short circuit current in the circuit is
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