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Why is Star Star used in transformers?
Star-star connection is generally used for small, high-voltage transformers. Because of star connection, number of required turns/phase is reduced (as phase voltage in star connection is 1/√3 times of line voltage only). Thus, the amount of insulation required is also reduced.
Why star star is not used in transformers?
This Type of Transformer is rarely used due to problems with unbalanced loads. It is economical for small high voltage transformers as the number of turns per phase and the amount of insulation required is less.
What is the difference between star and delta transformer?
In star connection, the line current is equal to the phase current, whereas in delta connection the line current is equal to root three times of the phase current. In star connection, phase voltage is low as 1/√3 times the line voltage, whereas in delta connection phase voltage is equal to the line voltage.
What is the advantage of Delta Connection against star connection?
Summary : If power is kept constant, delta connection has lower voltage and high current capacity whereas a star connection has higher voltage and low current capacity. A star-delta starter is the most commonly used method for the stating of 3 phase induction motor.
How do you determine Wye or Delta?
A wye system is connected in a “Y” shape, or configured in a star shape. In a delta system configuration, the phase voltage is equal to the line voltage. In a wye system configuration, the phase voltage is equivalent to the line voltage divided by the root of 3.
What is the advantage of a Delta-Star wound transformer?
Advantages of Delta-Star Connection The delta connected primary winding requires less area of cross-section. The secondary winding is star connected and the neutral is present. Thus it can be used for 3-phase, 4-wire system. There is no distortion in the secondary voltage due to third harmonic component.
Can you ground a Delta transformer?
Many existing systems are delta connected and therefore these source transformers have no neutral available for grounding. However, this neutral point can be obtained by applying a zig-zag grounding transformer to the system.
What is Delta Connection transformer?
A delta-delta connection is where both the three phase primary and secondary windings are connected in delta. This connection proves to be economical for large low-voltage transformers because it increases the number of turns per phase.
What is a star Delta Connection?
A star delta is used for a cage motor designed to run normally on the delta connected stator winding. The connection of a three-phase induction motor with a star delta starter is shown in the figure below. When the switch S is in the START position, the stator windings are connected in the star as shown below.
What is a star delta starter?
The Star Delta Starter is a very common type of starter and is used extensively as compared to the other type of starting methods of the induction motor. A star delta is used for a cage motor designed to run normally on the delta connected stator winding.