With the aid of diagrams, explain how the windings of a three-phase transformer can be connected in:
- Star-star
- Delta-star
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Star-star connection: In a star-star connection, the primary windings of the transformer are connected in a star configuration, and the secondary windings are also connected in a star configuration. This connection is commonly used for distribution transformers.
Diagram for star-star connection:
Primary winding: O /|\ / | \ A B C
Secondary winding: O /|\ / | \ A B C
Delta-star connection: In a delta-star connection, the primary windings of the transformer are connected in a delta configuration, and the secondary windings are connected in a star configuration. This connection is commonly used for step-up transformers.
Diagram for delta-star connection:
Primary winding: A / \ / \ B C \ / \ / O
Secondary winding: O /|\ / | \ A B C
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Star-Star Connection
In a star-star connection, the three windings of the primary and secondary sides are connected to a common point, called the neutral point (N).
Diagram:
[Image of a star-star transformer connection]
Explanation:
- The three primary windings (P1, P2, P3) are connected together at the neutral point (N1). - Similarly, the three secondary windings (S1, S2, S3) are connected together at the neutral point (N2). - The neutral points are then connected to each other through a neutral line. - The phase voltage is the voltage between each phase terminal and the neutral point. - The line voltage is the voltage between any two phase terminals.
Advantages:
- Provides good voltage regulation. - Reduces the risk of circulating currents.
Disadvantages:
- Requires a neutral line. - Not suitable for applications where a high neutral current is present.
Delta-Star Connection
In a delta-star connection, the three windings of the primary side are connected in a closed loop, forming a triangular shape. The secondary side is connected in a star configuration.
Diagram:
[Image of a delta-star transformer connection]
Explanation:
- The three primary windings (P1, P2, P3) are connected in series, forming a closed loop. - The three secondary windings (S1, S2, S3) are connected to the neutral point (N2). - The phase voltage is the voltage between each phase terminal and the neutral point. - The line voltage is the voltage between any two phase terminals.
Advantages:
- Does not require a neutral line. - More robust against unbalanced loads.
Disadvantages:
- Can produce circulating currents in the secondary windings. - Lower voltage regulation compared to star-star connection.