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Download Solution PDFIf the percentage impedances of the two transformers working in parallel are different then
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Option 4 : Parallel operation will still be possible
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Download Solution PDFConditions for parallel operation of transformer:
- Same voltage ratio or same turn ratio.
- Same phase angle shift
- Same frequency rating of both the transformer.
- The same polarity of the transformers.
- Both should be connected in the same phase sequence.
If the percentage impedances of the two parallel-connected transformers are different then also the parallel operation is possible.
This is the case of unequal impedances ratio but the same kVA.
Unequal Impedances ratio but same kVA:
- This is commonly used when there are budget constraints.
- In this current divides in inverse proportions to the impedances and larger current flows through the smaller impedance.
- The lower percent impedance transformer can be overloaded when subjected to heavy loading while the other higher percent impedance transformer will be lightly loaded.
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