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Polarity Detection
This is needed for identifying the primary and secondary phasor polarities. It is a must for poly phase connections. Both a.c. and d.c methods can be
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used for detecting the polarities of the induced emfs. The dot method is used to indicate the polarities. The transformer is connected to a low voltage a.c. source with the connections made as shown in the Figure 1 (a). A supply voltage Vs is applied to the primary and the readings of the voltmeters V1 , V2 and V3 are noted. V1 : V2 gives the turns ratio. If V3 reads V1 V2 then assumed dot locations are correct (for the connection shown).

Figure 1 - Transformer polarity test scheme

The beginning and end of the primary and secondary may then be marked by A1 A2 and a1 a2 respectively. If the voltage rises from A1 to A2 in the primary, at any instant it does so from a1 to a2 in the secondary. If more secondary terminals are present due to taps taken from the windings they can be labeled as a3 , a4 , a5 , a6 . It is the voltage rising from smaller number towards larger ones in each winding. The same thing holds good if more secondaries are present. Figure 1 (b) shows the d.c. method of testing the polarity. When the switch S is closed if the secondary voltage shows a positive reading, with a
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moving coil meter, the assumed polarity is correct. If the meter kicks back the assumed polarity is wrong.

Reference: Electrical Machines I Prof. Krishna Vasudevan, Prof. G. Sridhara Rao, Prof. P. Sasidhara Rao Tagged on: phasor polarities, polarity, polarity test, secondary voltage, testing the polarity, transformer polarity, transformers By Edvard | August 26, 2013 | Testing and Commissioning, Transformers | 4 Comments | Hey Tesla, get married, be happy and sleep onights! AMERICAN ELECTRICIAN, July 1, 1896 Electrical Thumb Rules You MUST Follow (Part 2)

4 thoughts on Identifying The Primary And Secondary Phasor Polarities Of Transformer Polarity Test
1. Hamza YunusOctober 28, 2013 at 11:53 am to author, i m a bit confused here, if one energizes the primary of a T/F with DC voltage, due to constant flux, emf should not b induced in the secondary.
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how come can we get deflection in mechanical voltmeter ? would you mind elaborating a bit, huh ? Reply 2. satyanarayana adabalaSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:36 am A Dc supply applying to primary of transformer the winding is damaged,how can apply the dc supply for polarity test Reply 1. mhkawiSeptember 3, 2013 at 4:58 pm i think it is a pulse not continous dc supply Reply 3. mhkawiAugust 29, 2013 at 7:50 am i think it is better for knowing the polarity to use DC method but use ammeter not voltmeter , please i want more article to show how to design polarities of the CT Reply

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