{"id":4997,"date":"2021-03-08T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=4997"},"modified":"2022-07-24T07:13:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T15:13:40","slug":"construction-of-transformer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction of Transformer: Uncover The Parts and Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#What_is_a_Transformer\" >What is a Transformer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#Construction_of_transformer_parts\" >Construction of transformer parts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#What_is_the_Construction_of_Transformer\" >What is the Construction of Transformer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#What_Is_A_Transformer_Symbol\" >What Is A Transformer Symbol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#What_Are_2_Types_Of_Transformers\" >What Are 2 Types Of Transformers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#%D9%90Download_Construction_of_Transformer_PDF\" >\u0650Download Construction of Transformer PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/construction-of-transformer\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The construction of transformer and its main parts describes the way how this system converts or let&#8217;s say transfers electrical power from one circuit to another circuit. We will define the system, then present the main parts plus the construction of the transformer here at Linquip.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in learning about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/400\/electrical-power-transmission\"><b>Functions of a Transformer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? A Transformer\u2019s functioning principle and uses may be found here at Linquip. In search of a place to purchase Transformer Equipment? Visit Linquip&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/400\/electrical-power-transmission\/for-sale\"><b>Transformer For Sale<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can see a complete list of all <\/span><b>Transformer Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on your needs and application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your convenience, Linquip also provides a list of Transformer Suppliers and Companies from which you may select the best one. Linquip has a wide variety of Transformer Manufacturers who can help you discover the right equipment for your application. The best <\/span><b>Transformer Service Provider<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> businesses can also manage your industrial equipment services activities, such as the installation, maintenance, and repair of your industrial equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a title=\"\u21d2 View a List of Gearbox for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/50\/transformers\/for-sale\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=CRO&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=for_sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u21d2 View a List of Gearbox for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2.jpg\" alt=\"construction of transformer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer-2-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Transformer\"><\/span><strong>What is a Transformer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A transformer is an electrical device composed of two or more wire coils used in a shifting magnetic field to transfer electrical energy. In other words, it is an electrical system for transforming a low voltage alternating current into a high voltage alternating current or vice versa. Usually, the energy conversion takes place with a voltage and current transition. The AC voltage is either increased or decreased by transformers.<\/p>\n<p>It acts on the \u201creciprocal induction principle\u201d, i.e. an induced EMF is set up in the other coil as a changing current is transmitted into one of the two inductively coupled coils.<\/p>\n<p>The name given to a transformer&#8217;s structure is determined by how the primary and secondary windings are twisted around the central laminated steel core. The Closed-core Transformer and the Shell-core Transformer are the two most frequent and fundamental transformer designs. The construction of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment?q=transformer\"><strong>Transformer Product<\/strong><\/a> is made possible by the usage of Industrial Tools. Transformers are accessible from a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/suppliers-companies?q=transformer\"><strong>Suppliers and Companies<\/strong><\/a>, as well as manufacturers and distributors, and Linquip has a large selection of Transformers for Sale.<\/p>\n<p>Linquip&#8217;s website has a comprehensive list of transformer services for all OEM fleets. Suppliers of Linquip can help you with this. To learn more about how to connect with a varied collection of service providers who consistently produce high-quality products, please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/experts?category_id=50&amp;cn=transformers\"><strong>Transformer Experts in Linquip<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_of_transformer_parts\"><\/span><strong>Construction of transformer parts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A transformer consists of several individual components that act to boost the overall functionality of a transformer. Let&#8217;s study each part of the construction of transformer one by one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2.jpg\" alt=\"construction of transformer\" width=\"960\" height=\"877\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2-768x702.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2-696x636.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-2-460x420.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How A Transformer Is Built?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The center iron core of most transformers is formed of a highly permeable material, usually thin silicon steel laminations. These thin laminations are put together to give the appropriate magnetic route with the least number of magnetic losses possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Construction_of_Transformer\"><\/span><strong>What is the Construction of Transformer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The construction of transformer is of iron core laminated with steel bands. Core laminations are constructed from insulated metal thin metal strips. These laminations are separated and wound around the limb using a sheet of coat or parchment. The winding consists of two types, main and secondary winding. These windings are isolated from each other and are made by an electric coil. The principal feature of the core is to facilitate the winding of the magnetic flow and to provide a low reticence direction with a useful flow.<br \/>\nThe construction of transformer parts is as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Magnetic circuit<\/li>\n<li>Electric circuit<\/li>\n<li>Core Type Construction<\/li>\n<li>Shell Type Construction<\/li>\n<li>Dielectric Circuit<\/li>\n<li>Conservator<\/li>\n<li>Breather<\/li>\n<li>Explosion Vent<\/li>\n<li>Radiator<\/li>\n<li>Bushing<\/li>\n<li>Windings<\/li>\n<li>Conservatory Tank<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Magnetic circuit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A transformer&#8217;s magnetic circuit consists of a core and a yoke. The direction of the magnetic flux flow is given by the circuit. A laminated steel core and the two coils form the transformer. From each other and also from the core, the two coils are shielded. The transformer&#8217;s core is made of steel sheet or silicon steel laminations assembled to provide a continuous magnetic path. The silicon steel material has minimal hysteresis losses at normal flux densities. The vertical position in which the coil is wound is called the limb, while the yoke is known as the horizontal position.<\/p>\n<h3>Electric circuit<\/h3>\n<p>The transformer electrical circuit consists of the main and secondary copper windings. Rectangular cross-section conductors are commonly used for low voltage winding as well as for high voltage winding for large transformers. Circular cross-section conductors are used for high voltage winding in a small transformer. Depending on the main structure and how the main and secondary windings are mounted around it, the transformer is referred to as the core type and shell type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the construction of transformer, the core of the transformer is typically built with a high permeability material, such as silicon steel laminations. Based upon the configuration of the main and secondary windings, a transformer core may be formed in two ways. Those two approaches are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Core Type construction<\/li>\n<li>Shell Type Construction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer3.jpg\" alt=\"construction of transformer\" width=\"655\" height=\"459\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer3.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer3-599x420.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer3-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Core Type Construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the basic core style construction of the transformer, a rectangular lamination of the frame is formed to shape the core of the transformer. The laminations are cut in the form of L-shaped strips. To prevent high resistance to joints where laminations are bolted against each other, alternative layers are arranged accordingly to remove continuous joints.<\/p>\n<p>The main and secondary windings are interleaved to reduce the flow of leakage. Half of the winding is wound around each limb of the core in this type and is enclosed such that there can be no magnetic flux losses and the flux leakages can be reduced. This form of the structure appears to be very helpful for the propagation of the flux, in that the windings cover each limb and thus the flux circulates through the entire heart.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shell Type Construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The next part in the construction of transformer is the individual laminations of a shell-type transformer that are cut into the shape of a long E and I strip. It has two magnetic circuits, and its heart has three limbs. The central limb carries the whole flow, while the side limbs carry half of the flow. The diameter of the middle is also twofold, to that of the outer limbs. The windings travel around the interior of the main ring in the shell style structure of the core so that the core forms a shell outside of the windings. As all the windings are wound around the same middle arm, this arrangement also eliminates flow leakages.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dielectric Circuit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The dielectric circuit consists of insulations that are used to insulate leading components in various positions on the transformer. The center is laminated to reduce eddy current loss. The laminations are insulated from each other by a light covering of varnish or an oxide layer. The thickness of the laminations ranges from 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm at a frequency of 50 Hz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s not the end! Withing the construction of transformer you can also find a winding and core assembly container, called &#8220;a tank&#8221;, bushings to take the terminals, an oil conservator to supply oil for cooling purposes in the transformer tank, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conservator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A cylindrical tank on the top or roof of the transformer&#8217;s main tank is used for the preservative. A wide cover is provided that can be opened from time to time for proper servicing and cleaning of the transformer. It serves as a buffer for the insulating oil transformer. When the transformer is fully charged and the temperature of the transformer is high, there is a rise in the amount of air inside the transformer. If the oil level rises and falls at the same time, the conservatory provides sufficient room for this increased oil inside the transformer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18522\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Conservator-of-Transformer-Reference-quora.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"356\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Conservator-of-Transformer-Reference-quora.com_.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Conservator-of-Transformer-Reference-quora.com_-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conservator of Transformer (Reference: <strong>quora.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Breather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A wind functions like a heart in the construction of transformer. As the temperature of the transformer increases, the insulating oil in the transformer heats up. When the oil heats up and spreads, the transformer breathes air in and the oil is cooled down and the oil level is consumed. The oil level in the chamber rises and reduces as the breather brings the air in and out to cool the oil. This air carries moisture, which contaminates the oil and thus deteriorates the consistency of the oil. The breather is packed with Silica Gel to remove this moisture content. The key purpose of the silica gel is to isolate the moisture from the oil while preserving the consistency of the insulating oil. The color of the silica gel becomes pink as it absorbs moisture from the oil.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Explosion Vent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is important for the construction of transformer to be safe and avoid damage; hence, there is an explosion vent, a thin aluminum pipe that is mounted at both ends of the transformer. As the temperature rises rapidly in the transformer and the excess pressure is produced, the explosive vent helps to relieve the pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6.png\" alt=\"construction of transformer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-696x461.png 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-1068x708.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/transformer6-634x420.png 634w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Radiator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cooling the oil in the transformer is the key feature of the radiator. The radiator is a detachable tube, the upper and lower portions of which are attached to the transformer tank by a valve. When the washing and repair of the transformer are completed, the valve keeps the oil from draining when the radiator is removed from the transformer. The transformer oil is hot and moves up in the main tank while the transformer is in operating order and reaches the radiator through the upper valve. It gets cooled there, and the oil reaches the transformer tank again from the lower valve of the radiating unit and this mechanism continues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a title=\"Find All Radiator in Linquip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment?q=Radiator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find All Radiator in Linquip<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bushings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bushings are the insulating system in the construction of transformer that enables an electrical conductor to safely transfer electrical energy through it. When a significant volume of electrical energy travels through it, it provides electrical field power to withstand the insulation of the conductors. In smaller transformers, solid porcelain type bushing is used, and in large transformers, oil-filled condenser type bushing is used. The most common cause of bushing failure resulting in damage to the transformer is the moisture inlet. The power factor of the bushing will still be in a stable state, so if the power factor difference is seen, the insulation will deteriorate. The measures known as acceptance or routine tests and Doble Power Factor Tests will define this.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Windings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Winding arrangements are also an important concern in the construction of transformer. A transformer&#8217;s windings are made up of a conducting material to allow the magnetic flow to build up and the current can then be transferred from one winding to another. To raise the magnetic flux, these windings are wound on two different iron limbs, as iron is an important conductor and exhibits excellent magnetic properties.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18523\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Transformer-Windings-Wiring-Reference-elprocus.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"238\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Transformer-Windings-Wiring-Reference-elprocus.com_.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Transformer-Windings-Wiring-Reference-elprocus.com_-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transformer-Windings-Wiring (Reference <strong>elprocus.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They are often insulated from each other by these coils. Since both of these coils are wound on two different limbs, flow leakages often occur due to the distance between them, decreasing the magnetic flow density and resulting in a decreased magnetic coupling between the two coil windings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conservatory tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Since it is often important for a kind of container to hold the transformer core and windings in to tightly insulate them, a tank is used to preserve the laminating fluid, reduce its oxidation and maintain oil levels. This tank also involves several other critical arrangements, such as a set of substantial sensors and a relay sensing gas, which serves as a gas sensor and rings a warning if the presence of some undesirable gas is sensed and the external circuitry is automatically protected by disconnecting the transformer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer.jpg\" alt=\"construction of transformer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/construction-of-transformer-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Transformer_Symbol\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Transformer Symbol?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A transformer&#8217;s schematic symbol may appear to be two coils (called windings) positioned next to each other, but the magnetic coupling and orientation between these two coils are also depicted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_2_Types_Of_Transformers\"><\/span><strong>What Are 2 Types Of Transformers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capacitor voltage (potential) transformer and the conventional wound type (or electromagnetic) transformer are the two types of potential transformers.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17475\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Different-Types-of-Transformers-and-their-Applications.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"568\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Different-Types-of-Transformers-and-their-Applications.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Different-Types-of-Transformers-and-their-Applications-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Different Types of Transformers (Reference: <strong>circuitdigest.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D9%90Download_Construction_of_Transformer_PDF\"><\/span><strong>\u0650Download Construction of Transformer PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a better understanding of the basics of Transformers, their working principle, and types look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/linquip.com-Construction-of-Transformer-Uncover-The-Parts-and-Construction.pdf\">this PDF<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0that can help you better understand Transformers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/linquip.com-Construction-of-Transformer-Uncover-The-Parts-and-Construction.pdf\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:12px;text-shadow:none\"> Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s all about the construction of transformer. 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