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4.5.6a Construction and operation of a transformer

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Question 38

In a steam-driven power station, high-pressure steam is used to rotate a shaft, which is then used to generate electricity.

a.

State the name of:

  • The component XXX that is rotated directly by the high-pressure steam.
  • The component YYY that is turned by this shaft to produce electrical energy.
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b.

Describe two useful energy transfers that take place in this power station, starting from the fuel being burned up to the electrical energy produced.

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c.

The power station contains a step-up transformer:

  • The primary voltage VpV_pVp​ is 18 000 V18\,000\text{ V}18000 V.
  • The number of turns on the primary coil NpN_pNp​ is 500500500.
  • The number of turns on the secondary coil NsN_sNs​ is 750075007500.

Calculate the secondary voltage VsV_sVs​ for the transformer.

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d.

Give two reasons for transmitting electrical energy through the grid at very high voltages.

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