Why the tank of transformer is made rectangular not circular??

Answer Posted / d. sivakumar

the core of the transformer is in rectangle in shape. the
area of contact with air is more in case of rectangle tank
than circle tank. this will lead to better cooling of
transformer. hence rectangular tanks are widely used

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