Flashcards: Electrical Power Transformers and Machines — 10 cards

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1Question

Transformer — principle?

Answer

Operates on mutual induction between coils.

2Question

Transformer — primary function?

Answer

Transfer electrical energy via electromagnetic induction.

3Question

Transformer losses — main?

Answer

Iron (core) and copper (winding) losses.

4Question

Mutual Induction — role?

Answer

Induces voltage in secondary coil.

5Question

Slip — in induction motor?

Answer

Difference between synchronous and rotor speed.

6Question

Self Induction — difference from mutual?

Answer

Induction caused by own changing current.

7Question

Core Material — purpose?

Answer

Reduces eddy current losses.

8Question

Iron Loss — components?

Answer

Hysteresis and eddy current losses.

9Question

Efficiency — maximized when?

Answer

Copper loss equals iron loss.

10Question

Transformer — AC or DC?

Answer

Only works with AC.

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1. What is mutual induction in the context of transformer principles?

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