Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) just like the

Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator
(AVR) just like the alternator/generator in a power system?

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Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) just like the alternator/generator..

Answer / asmita

No. power t/f does nt have AVR but r provided with Tap
changers either onload /Offload on secondary side.
(generally onload tap changers r used)

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Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) just like the alternator/generator..

Answer / chitrasen

@asmita :ur r absolutly wrong
transformers are also provided with AVR's and OLTC both.
both does the same work as regulate the output voltage
but avr has smooth operation and costly

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Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) just like the alternator/generator..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

For generators excitation is regulated and tap changer for tr

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Do power transformers have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) just like the alternator/generator..

Answer / ashish

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answer bahu khoto se ,tamarathi je thay todi lejo ,

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