Why do we need to define a vector group in a three phase

transformer?
Answer: The vector group of a transformer indicates what type of connection is made
between the windings of that transformer. It also indicates what is the phase difference
between the primary and secondary winding voltage of that transformer.

So we must know the vector group when connecting two or more transformers in parallel.
Because if we connect two transformers of different vector groups in parallel, a large
amount of circulating current will flow between those two transformers which will affect the
transformers and their working.

If we do not know the vector group of the transformer, then we also cannot draw the proper
input, output voltage, and current wave forms.

It is also important to know vector group to correctly install a power transformer differential
relay and not having any nuisance operation of the said relay upon operation. Typically,
having a delta - wye power transformer, the CT’s on the delta side has a wye connection
while the CT’s on the wye side has a delta connection to eliminate phase shifts.
Practice:
1.Sketch the vector diagram and connection diagram of the following
configuration of a 3-phase transformer.
Dy1
Dy3
Dy5
Dy7
Dy9
Dy11
Yd1
Yd3
Yd5
Yd7
Yd9
Yd11
2. Sketch the connection diagram from the following vector diagram and
state the name of the connection.