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How does the power factor of a load affect the voltage regulation of a transformer?
The voltage regulation of the transformer is the percentage change in the output voltage from no-load to full-load. And since power factor is a determining factor in the secondary voltage, power factor influences voltage regulation. This means the voltage regulation of a transformer is a dynamic, load-dependent number.
What is the effect of load power factor on regulation?
It is defined as the rise in voltage when a full load is removed divided by the rated terminal voltage when speed and field excitation remains the same. Voltage regulation is dependent on load current and power factor. The leading power factor reduces voltage regulation value and improves system performance.
How does power factor affect the voltage regulation of a transformer?
Power factor of the load has an effect on the voltage regulation of the transformer which is defined as the percentage variation inside the output voltage from no load to the full load. Power factor is considered out to be the determining factor inside the secondary voltage. This helps in influencing the regulation of the voltage.
What is load power factor in a power system?
Theoretically the load power factor in a power system is related to voltage regulation by a mathematical equation. Actually under light loading or no load conditions the receiving end voltage become more that the sending voltage (also known as ferranti effect). The power system engineers always want to ensure that VR is positive and low.
What is variablevoltage regulation in Transformers?
Voltage regulation is a figure of merit for transformers and its least value is desirable. It can be defined as the rise in the output voltage expressed as a fraction of full load rated voltage when full load at a specified power factor is reduced to zero, keeping the primary input voltage constant.
Why is load voltage always lower than the induced voltage?
Similarly, the load voltage is always lower than the induced secondary voltage due to losses in the secondary winding. The voltage regulation of transformers depends on the power factor of the load. If the load is inductive, the power factor will be lagging and if the load is capacitive, the power factor will be leading.