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Distribution Side: The Transformers in Distribution Side Are Step Down Transformers

Delta connection provides no distortion for third order harmonic current in transformers. Using a star connection on the secondary lowers the phase voltage to 1/√3 of the line voltage, saving on insulation costs for both the transformer and transmission lines. Distribution transformers have star-connected secondary windings to provide a neutral point for converting 3-phase power to single-phase for consumers, while the primary winding configuration depends on transformer rating and economics of insulation and conductor size.

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Distribution Side: The Transformers in Distribution Side Are Step Down Transformers

Delta connection provides no distortion for third order harmonic current in transformers. Using a star connection on the secondary lowers the phase voltage to 1/√3 of the line voltage, saving on insulation costs for both the transformer and transmission lines. Distribution transformers have star-connected secondary windings to provide a neutral point for converting 3-phase power to single-phase for consumers, while the primary winding configuration depends on transformer rating and economics of insulation and conductor size.

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Delta connection provides a path for the third order harmonic current and hence no

distortion because of it.


-The advantage of using transformer's secondary in star is:
1) On the secondary side, the line voltage is high and thus using star connection, the
phase voltage will be 1/3 times line voltage. Thus the cost of insulation is saved. Also,
the cost of insulation throughout the transmission line is reduced.
Distribution Side: The transformers in distribution side are step down transformers.
The HV winding is connected to source and LV winding is connected to load. Here the
LV winding (i.e secondary) is always star connected to provide a neutral point to
consumers by which 3-phase can be converted to 1-phase. The HV winding (i.e primary)
may be delta or star based upon the the KVA rating of transformers and economical
aspects of insulation and cross-sectional area of conductor to be used.

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