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An Example of Transformer Tap-changer Correct

Adjustment

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Tap-Changer Adjustment
A 13800V/4160 V transformer has five taps on the primary winding giving -5%, -2 1/2 %,
nominal, +2 1/2 % and +5 % turns.

An Example of Transformer Tap-changer Correct Adjustment

If, on-load, the secondary voltage reduces to 4050 V then, which tap, should be used to
maintain 4160 V on-load (assuming the supply voltage remains constant)?

The following answer results:

To keep the secondary voltage at (or as close as possible to) 4160 V, either primary supply
voltage or the HV winding tap position must be altered.

Examining the relationship:

V1/V2 = N1/N2 or V1·N2 = V2·N1 indicates that, to keep the equation in balance with primary
voltage and secondary winding turns fixed, either V2 or N1 must be adjusted. Since the objective
is to raise V2 back to nominal, then N1 must be reduced.

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To raise V2 from 4050 to 4160V requires an increase in secondary volts

of: 4160/4050 = 1.027 or 102.7 %. N1 must be reduced to 1/1.027 = 0.974

Figure 1 – Basic tap-changer

Therefore N1 must be reduced by (1 – 0.974) = 0.026 or 2.6 %. Reducing N1 by 2.6 % will

accomplish the increase in secondary voltage output.

The nearest tap to select is -2 1/2% (see Figure 1).

How tap-changer works (VIDEO)

Reference: Science and Reactor Fundamentals – Electrical / CNSC Technical Training

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