what is different between auto transformer and vriac

Answers were Sorted based on User's Feedback



what is different between auto transformer and vriac..

Answer / sowmya

actually both mean the same and may differ in some cases.....
because both are used to vary the voltage....

Is This Answer Correct ?    4 Yes 0 No

what is different between auto transformer and vriac..

Answer / sajid m

auto transformer secondary is provided by taps that are
fixed in the winding but varic secondary voltage is providig
a sliding tip along the all of winding

Is This Answer Correct ?    3 Yes 2 No

what is different between auto transformer and vriac..

Answer / ch.phani

autotransformer is just like a normal transformer provided
with tappings
but with variac any variation in the given range is possible
for example a 230v/270 v variac is used to vary the voltage
in range of (0-270)v

Is This Answer Correct ?    2 Yes 2 No

what is different between auto transformer and vriac..

Answer / sunil datta

An auto transformer operates automatically and variac
manually.

Is This Answer Correct ?    1 Yes 16 No

Post New Answer

More Electrical Engineering Interview Questions

How much DC or AC Current that a Human Body withstand for Electrical Shocks?

4 Answers   Suzlon,


What is the polarization index value ? (Pi value)and simple definition of polarization index ?

0 Answers  


how c-curve of mcb's actually looks alike?

0 Answers  


A resistance, inductance & capacitance are connected in series between points A & B.The voltage drops across the resistance,inductance&capacitance are found to be 40V,70V&100V respectively. What is the total voltage between between points A&B (Vab)? a)210V b)70V c)50V d)230V

6 Answers  


what would happen if u assume to insulate all the overhead lines and no insulators....??do you think it to b an advantag or a disadvantage??justify.

3 Answers  






1) What is difference b/w impedence relay and differential relay? 2) what are substations equipments? 3) what is difference b/w circuit breaker and isolator? 4)what are the types of circuit breakers? 5) which medium is mostlty used in circuit breakers and why it is used?

1 Answers   NTDC,


WHy neutral to ground trips when neutral touches the ground

1 Answers  


Explain few advantages of electric traction system?

0 Answers  


why CFL lamp requires less electricity than a normal lamp?/

3 Answers  


I have 480V Single phase and I am trying to figure how big of a transformer (KVA's) and Primary breaker size I need to provide 200 Amps at 240V for a building.

1 Answers   Wipro,


How does a battary stores charge in it? please explain in simple manner and in detail.thanks

0 Answers  


How can transformer winding insulation be measured (Delta & Star Connections)?

3 Answers  


Categories
  • Civil Engineering Interview Questions Civil Engineering (5085)
  • Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions Mechanical Engineering (4451)
  • Electrical Engineering Interview Questions Electrical Engineering (16632)
  • Electronics Communications Interview Questions Electronics Communications (3918)
  • Chemical Engineering Interview Questions Chemical Engineering (1095)
  • Aeronautical Engineering Interview Questions Aeronautical Engineering (239)
  • Bio Engineering Interview Questions Bio Engineering (96)
  • Metallurgy Interview Questions Metallurgy (361)
  • Industrial Engineering Interview Questions Industrial Engineering (259)
  • Instrumentation Interview Questions Instrumentation (3014)
  • Automobile Engineering Interview Questions Automobile Engineering (332)
  • Mechatronics Engineering Interview Questions Mechatronics Engineering (97)
  • Marine Engineering Interview Questions Marine Engineering (124)
  • Power Plant Engineering Interview Questions Power Plant Engineering (172)
  • Textile Engineering Interview Questions Textile Engineering (575)
  • Production Engineering Interview Questions Production Engineering (25)
  • Satellite Systems Engineering Interview Questions Satellite Systems Engineering (106)
  • Engineering AllOther Interview Questions Engineering AllOther (1379)