What is Difference between Autotransformer and Two Winding Transformer

Comparison (similarity/difference) between Two Winding Transformer and Autotransformer Sr. No. Point of comparison Two winding Transformer Auto Transformer 1 Two types Step down and step up Similar types 2 Cost More Less 3 Construction Core and two winding Core and only one winding 4 Weight of copper Wc (1 – k) Wc  which is < … Read more

Core Cross Section of Transformer and Yoke Cross Section of Transformer

Core Cross Section For small core type transformers simple rectangular section limbs with rectangular coils are used. However for large capacity transformers circular coils are used instead of rectangular coils, as a circle gives reduced length of mean turn (due to minimum perimeter for a particular area) which reduces requirement of conductor material, which in … Read more

Transformer Core

Transformer Core Q. Explain core, core cross section, yoke cross section of transformer. Core of the transformer is the main magnetic circuit and it offers low reluctance path for the flux. Special attention is given to core as it controls important operating characteristics such as no load current, losses, efficiency etc. hence high resistance and … Read more

Types of Autotransfomer (Step Down Autotransformer and Step Up Autotransformer)

Types of Autotransfomer Q. What are the two different types of Autotransformer?       Type No.1 : Step down Autotransformer       Type No.2 : Step up Autotransformer Generally stepdown type is universally used to get a variable voltage from a supply (primary) Relations of Primary / Secondary Voltage, Currents and Transformation Rations … Read more

Autotransformer Advantages Disadvantages and Applications

Advantages Disadvantages and Application of Autotransformer Q. What are advantages of an autotransformer Advantages of Autotransformer As only one winding serves as primary and also secondary, there is a saving in winding material i.e copper saving. Size is small. Cost is lesser than two winding transformer. very easy way of changing voltage. Desired voltage can … Read more