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Electrical Terms QBs cncurt close Electronic Terms v Comparisons Difference Between Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer Here we wil discuss, the difference between Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer, The ditference is categorized on the factors like the ‘ype of network used, location of installation, usage either for low voltages or high voltages, the various ratings in which the power and the distribution ‘transformers are available in the market. Along with ts, the designing efficiency and the designing of the core, the ‘types of losses occurring in the transformer, their operating conditions, and various applications are also important parameters, ‘The difference between the two transformers is given below: BASIS OF DisereNce POWER TRANSFORMER Type of Its used in transmission network —_ network of higher voltages ‘Availabilty of 400 KV, 200 kV, 110 kV, 66 ratings kV. 33 kV, Maximum Power transformers are rating of —__used for rating above 200 usage MvA Size Larger in size as compared of distribution transformers Designed Designed for maximum Efficiency efficiency of 100% Efficiency Efficiency is measured as formula the ratio of output to the input power Application Used in generating stations and transmission substations Losses Copper and iron losses take place throughout the day DISTRIBUTION ‘TRANSFORMER Ieis used in the aistibution network for lower voltages, 11 ky, 66 Kv, 33 Ky, d40 v230V Distribution transformers are sed for rating less than 200, MVA ‘Smaller in size Designed for 50-70% efficiency Here All Day Efficiency is. considered, Itis the ratio of output in ktowatt hour (kwh) or watt hour (Wh) to the inputin kWh or Wh of a transformer over 24 hours. Used in distribution stations, ‘also for industrial and domestic purposes Iron losses take place for 24 hours and copper losses are based on load cycle oer canister ater onersansimarandaeser sane er Star Delta Starter Peak Value, Average Value and RMS Value Active, Reactive and Apparent Power Electrical Bus-Bar and ts Types Fmt Equation of a DC Generator Electrical Earthing “Two Wattmeter Method of Power Measurement Reciprocity Theorem Eddy Curent Loss Excitation System Synchronous Machine Regenerative Braking “Thevenins Theorem Auto Transformer ‘Armature Winding De Machine LC Series Circuit RS FlipFlop Power Tranale Parallel Resonance Rete Optical Fiber Step index Fiber Optical Isolator Optical Modulation Optical Line Terminal (OT) Great Deals on Sports Products ° Decathlon Amanora Mall Twcwauon wa nuctuauons are very less Operating Always operated at ful, condition load Considering tis independent of time time Fluxdensity In power transformer flux density is higher Designing of Designed to utilize the core thecore for maximum and will operate near to the saturation point ofthe B-H curve, which helps to bring down the mass of core Usage Used to step up and step down vottages Power Transformer Operated at lad less than full load as load cycle fluctuates leis tme dependent ‘As compared to power transformer the flux density is lower in distribution transformer ‘As compared to power transformer the flux density is lower in distribution twansformer Used as an end user connectivity ‘The Power Transformer is installed at various power stations for generation and transmission of power. Itacts as a step-up ora step-down transformer ‘or increasing and decreasing the level of voitages as per the requirement, and t's also used as an interconnection between two power stations. Distribution Transformer “The Distribution Transformer is used to bring down or step down the voltage and current level of transmission Line toa predefined level, which is called safety level forthe end-user consumer in domestic and industrial purpose, Key Difference Between Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer 1. Power transformers are used in the transmission network of higher voltages whereas the Distribution Transformers are used in the distribution network of lower voltages. 2. The power transformers are available in various ratings of 400 kV, 200 kV, 110 kV, 66 KV, 33 KV in the market an transformer are available in 11 KV, 6.6 KV, 3.3 KV, 440 V, 230 Votes sistribution 3. The power transformer always operates on rated full load as the load fluctuation is very less but the distribution transformer is, ‘operated at the load less than full load as the variation in the loads are very high. 4.The power 100%, and the efficiency is simply calculated by the rato of output power to the input power, whereas the distribution transformer the ‘maximum efficiency varies between 50-70% and calculated by AlL Day Efficiency, ansformers are designed for maximum efficiency of oer canister ater onerzansemarandaeser sane Series Voltage Regulator Difference Between Symmetric and Asymmetric Multiprocessing Electromagnetic Flow Meter Difference Between Charge and Mass ee) Ciruit Theory Comparisons De Machines Electrical Drives lectrical Instrumentation Electrical Machines Electrical Measurement Electrical Terms Electronic Instrumentation Electronic Terms Induction Mator Magnetic Circuit Optical Fiber Communication Power Systems Special Machines ‘Switchgear and Protection ‘Synchronous Machines “Transformer ery [ ¢ Es 6. The size of the power transformer is arge as compared to the distribution transformers. 7. In Power Transformer, the iron and copper losses take place throughout the day but in distribution transformer, the iron loss takes place 24 hours .e. throughout the day, and the copper losses depend on the load cycle. In this way, a power transformer is differentiated from a distribution transformer. Related Terms: 1. Power System 2. All Day Efficiency of 2 Transformer 3. Types of Transformer 4. Single Line Diagram of Power Supply System 5. Difference Between Transmission and Distribution Lire 14 thoughts on “Difference Between Power ‘Transformer and Distribution Transformer” | really liked your article, your article is very helpful in the learning process and provide additional knowledge to me, maybe | can learn more from you.thank you Reply This article made my day. 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