A 24-kVA, 120/480-V, step-up transformer performs at its maximum efficiency at 75% of its rated load with a unity power factor. The core loss is 1.2 kW.  What is the equivalent winding resistance as referred to the primary side? Answer = (53.3 mΩ)  What is the efficiency of the transformer if it delivers the rated load at a power factor of 0.9 lagging? Answer = (86.6%)

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A 24-kVA, 120/480-V, step-up transformer
performs at its maximum efficiency at 75% of
its rated load with a unity power factor. The
core loss is 1.2 kW.
 What is the equivalent winding resistance as
referred to the primary side? Answer = (53.3 mΩ)
 What is the efficiency of the transformer if it
delivers the rated load at a power factor of
0.9 lagging? Answer = (86.6%)

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