Auto-Transformer Advantages
Advantages of auto-transformer has mentioned below.
- Less Copper Required
- Low excitation current required
- Smaller in size
- Less Costly
- Lighter in weight
- High Efficiency
- Better Voltage Regulation
- Copper loss Reduced
Auto-Transformer Disadvantages
Dis-advantages of auto-transformer has mentioned below.
- No Isolation Between Primary and Secondary Winding
- No Neutral created
- Larger Short Circuit Current
- Not safe for large primary and secondary voltage difference
- Full primary voltage appears at secondary if coil breaks
Conclusion
Hope, you have clearly understand about the advantages and disadvantages auto-transformer. Make sure to leave your opinion and suggestion about this post in the comment section below.