DEPT.
OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Kattankulathur – 603 203
Title of Experiment : 6. LOAD TEST ON SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMER
Name of the candidate : SHUBHAM SHARMA
Register Number : RA2111003010611
Date of Experiment : 28.10.21
Sl. Marks Split up Maximum marks Marks obtained
No. (50)
1 Pre Lab questions 5
2 Preparation of observation 15
3 Execution of experiment 15
4 Calculation / Evaluation of Result 10
5 Post Lab questions 5
Total 50
Staff Signature
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PRE LAB QUESTIONS
1. Explain the working principle of transformer?
2. What are the main parts of a transformer?
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3. What are the types of transformers?
4. What is the meaning of KVA rating of transformer?
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5. What is the necessity of the load test for a transformer?
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Experiment No. 6
Date : Load test on single phase transformer
Aim:
To conduct the load test on the given a single phase transformer for finding the
efficiency and its regulation.
Apparatus Required:
S.NO APPARATUS RANGE TYPE QUANTITY
1. Voltmeter (0-150)V MI 1
(0-300) V MI 1
(0-5)A MI 1
2. Ammeter (0-10) A MI 1
3. Wattmeter 150V,10 A UPF 1
300V,5 A UPF 1
4. Auto transformer 240 V, 1
2.7 KVA,10A
Formula Used:
1. Percentage Regulation = (Vo2-V2) /Vo2*100
Where Vo2 = Secondary voltage on no load
Vo = Secondary voltage at a particular load
2. Power factor = Pout/V2*I2
Where Pout = Secondary wattmeter readings in Watts
V2 = Secondary voltage in Volts
I2 = Secondary current in Amps
3. Percentage efficiency = Pout/Pin*100
Where Pout = Secondary wattmeter readings in Watts
Pin = Primary wattmeter readings in Watts.
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Model Graph:
% reg
Pout
Procedure
1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
2. Verify whether the autotransformer is kept at zero voltage position.
3. By closing the DPST switch, 230V,1,50HZ AC supply is given to the
transformer.
4. At no load, the readings from the meters are noted down.
5. The load is applied to the transformer in steps upto 125% of the rated value of
the primary current by using rheostatic load.
6. The corresponding values from the meters are tabulated for different loads.
7. Then the load is removed gradually, auto transformer is brought to its minimum
position and the supply is switched off.
8. From the recorded values, the regulation, power factor and efficiency are
calculated.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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TABULATION:
S. Primar Primar Primary Secondary Secondar Secondary Power %
No y y Wattmete Voltage y Current Wattmete Facto Regulation %
Voltage Current r W1 (W) V2 (V) I2 (A) r W2 (W) r %
V1 (V) I1 (A) Cos
1 230 3.3 759 114.89 4.86 558.63 1 0.13 73.5
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2 230 2.91 669.3 114.9 3.55 407.89 1 0.13 60.9
4
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3 230 2.38 547.4 114.9 2.43 279.18 1 0.13 51.0
0
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4 230 1.95 448.5 144.89 1.18 135.57 1 0.14 30.2
2
0
Model Calculation:
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GRAPHS:
RESULT: The graph from the circuit and the manual calculation match and are shown
in the graph.
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POST LAB QUESTIONS
1. What will happen if a DC voltage is given to the transformer primary?
2. What are the losses in a transformer?
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3. How can we minimize the core losses in a transformer?
4. What is meant by eddy current losses?
5. How hysteresis loss can be reduced?
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