Advantages of Autotransformer
The Following are Advantages of autoTransformer
- An autotransformer has smaller core and copper losses and thus higher efficiency when compared with a conventional 2-winding transformer.
- Autotransformer requires less conductor material when contrasted with the 2-winding transformer.
- Reduced voltage drops in resistance and leakage reactance result in improved voltage regulation.
- It has more smaller size and cheaper in cost than a 2-winding transformer.
- It requires more modest excitation current.
- Variable voltages can be produced by an autotransformer.
Auto Transformer
An Auto Transformer refers to a transformer that features a single winding wound around a laminated core. An autotransformer is like a two-winding transformer however contrast in the manner the primary winding and secondary winding are interrelated. A piece of the winding is common to both the primary side and secondary sides.
In this article, we will be going through Auto Transformer, First we will start our Article with What is an AutoTransformer, next, we will go through the construction and Working of an Autotransformer, Then we will go through the Autotransformer Theory and Copper Savings in an Auto Transformer, At last, we will conclude our Article with Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications and Some FAQs.
Table of Content
- AutoTransformer
- Construction and Working
- Copper Savings
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Applications