The following data were obtained on a 20 kVA, 50 Hz, 2000/200 V Transformer: OCT: 200 V, 1.2 A, 120 W & SCT: 60 V, 10 A, 300 W. The maximum efficiency of this transformer occurs at a load fraction of: a:100% b 56.15% c 73.25% d 63.25%
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These tests are used to determine the core loss (P_core) and copper loss (P_cu) of the transformer, respectively. - OCT: 200 V, 1.2 A, 120 W - SCT: 60 V, 10 A, 300 W The OCT gives us the core loss because the primary is excited with rated voltage, and the Show more…
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