A 5000-VA, 480/120-V conventional transformer is to be used to supply power from a 600-V source to a 120-V load. Consider the transformer to be ideal, and assume that all insulation can handle 600 V. (a) Sketch the transformer connection that will do the required job. (b) Find the kilovoltampere rating of the transformer in the configuration. (c) Find the maximum primary and secondary currents under these conditions.

A 5000-VA, 480/120-V conventional transformer is to be used to supply power from a 600-V source to a 120-V load. Consider the transformer to be ideal, and assume that all insulation can handle 600 V. (a) Sketch the transformer connection that will do the required job. (b) Find the kilovoltampere rating of the transformer in the configuration. (c) Find the maximum primary and secondary currents under these conditions.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.9P

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