[2024] Auto-transformer advantages and disadvantages

Auto-Transformer Advantages

Advantages of auto-transformer has mentioned below.

1. Less Copper Required
2. Low excitation current required
3. Smaller in size
4. Less Costly
5. Lighter in weight
6. High Efficiency
7. Better Voltage Regulation
8. Copper loss Reduced

Auto-Transformer Disadvantages

Dis-advantages of auto-transformer has mentioned below.

1. No Isolation Between Primary and Secondary Winding
2. No Neutral created
3. Larger Short Circuit Current
4. Not safe for large primary and secondary voltage difference
5. 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.