Which of the following is/are obtain by performing Short Circuit test of transformer?

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Option D: All of these

Explanation & Concepts:
The Short Circuit (SC) test on a transformer is performed to determine the full-load copper losses and the equivalent circuit parameters referred to a specific winding side. Since the test is conducted at rated current, it allows for the calculation of leakage impedance and voltage drop characteristics essential for voltage regulation analysis.

Working Principle: In the SC test, the secondary winding is short-circuited, and a low voltage is applied to the primary winding to circulate the rated full-load current. Because the applied voltage is only a small fraction (typically 5-10%) of the rated voltage, the core flux is negligible, making core losses (hysteresis and eddy current) near zero. Thus, the total power measured by the wattmeter corresponds almost entirely to the ohmic $I^2R$ copper losses at rated load.

Key Formulas: $P_{sc} = I_{fl}^2 R_{01}$ — Calculation of full-load copper loss using SC test data; $Z_{01} = \sqrt{R_{01}^2 + X_{01}^2} = \frac{V_{sc}}{I_{sc}}$ — Determining equivalent impedance from short-circuit voltage and current

Key Points: The test is performed at rated current, not rated voltage.; The secondary is short-circuited, usually via a low-resistance ammeter.; Core loss is ignored because the applied voltage is very low.; The resulting parameters are used to predict voltage regulation and efficiency.

Advantages: Measures copper losses directly at full load.; Determines efficiency without needing actual full load connectivity.; Facilitates calculation of voltage regulation.

Disadvantages: Requires low-voltage high-current AC supply.; Does not provide information regarding no-load core losses.

Applications: Determination of transformer equivalent circuit parameters.; Calculation of percentage impedance and voltage regulation.; Estimation of thermal loading capabilities.

Additional Info: The SC test is typically performed on the High Voltage (HV) side, with the Low Voltage (LV) side shorted, to allow for easier control of current magnitudes.. Option B (load loss) is technically synonymous with the full-load copper loss derived from this test.

Answer: D is correct — The Short Circuit test enables the measurement of copper losses, the derivation of equivalent circuit parameters ($R_{01}, X_{01}$), and the determination of impedance voltage.

Exam Tip: Always remember: OC test yields core losses ($P_i$) and magnetizing branch parameters ($R_0, X_0$), while SC test yields copper losses ($P_{cu}$) and series branch parameters ($R_{eq}, X_{eq}$).

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Option A: impedance voltage/short-circuit impedance

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Option B: load loss

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Option C: R01 and X01 (equivalent circuit parameter)

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