Basic Electrical

Sumpner’s Test (Back to Back Test) of Transformer

Figure 1: Sumpner’s Test (Back to Back Test) of Transformer. Sumpner’s test is the improved method of determining the regulation, efficiency and heating on load conditions than O.C and S.C tests. This test requires two similar transformers, which can be connected to the supply in such a way that one is loaded on other. The […]

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What is Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT)? Working Principle, Diagram & Applications

A constant voltage transformer (CVT) works on ferro-resonant principle. The variation in the primary flux with an unsaturated iron core does not affect the secondary flux with saturated iron core. Thus, the secondary induced voltage remains relatively independent of the voltage impressed upon the primary winding. Fig. 1: Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT).

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What is Megger? Working, Construction, Diagram & Applications

Megger is a portable instrument for measuring high resistances in which the voltage range can be controlled by using a voltage selector switch. It is not only used for measurement of high resistances (insulation resistance), but also can be used for testing of insulation resistance. One more advantage is that deflection of the instrument is

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What is Thevenin’s Theorem? Statement, Formula, Steps & Examples

Thevenin’s Theorem is very useful particularly when the current in one branch of a network is to be determined. Statement of Thevenin’s Theorem Thevenin’s Theorem states that for the purpose of determining the current through a resistor RL (called load resistance) connected across any two terminals A and B of a linear bilateral network with

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