Different types of transformer

Different types of transformer

Types of Transformers:

There are two basic Types of Transformers

1. Single Phase Transformer
2. Three Phase Transformer

Below are the more types of transformer derived via different functions and operation etc.

Types of Transformers w.r.t Cores:

• Core Type Transformer
• Shell Type Transformer
• Berry Type Transformer

Types of Transformer w.r.t uses:

• Large Power Transformer
• Distribution Transformer
• Small Power Transformer
• Sign Lighting Transformer
• Control & Signalling Transformer
• Gaseous Discharge Lamp Transformer
• Bell Ringing Transformer
• Instrument Transformer
• Constant Current Transformer
• Series Transformer for Street Lighting

Types of Transformer w.r.t Cooling:

• Self Air Cooled or Dry Type Transformer
• Air Blast-Cooled Dry Type
• Oil Immersed, Self Cooled (OISC) or ONAN (Oil natural, Air natural)
• Oil Immersed, Combination of Self Cooled and Air blast (ONAN)
• Oil Immersed, Water Cooled (OW)
• Oil Immersed, Forced Oil Cooled
• Oil Immersed, Combination of Self Cooled and Water Cooled (ONAN+OW)
• Oil Forced, Air forced Cooled (OFAC)
• Forced Oil, Water Cooled (FOWC)
• Forced Oil, Self Cooled (OFAN)

Types of  Instrument Transformer:

• Current Transformer
• Potential Transformer
• Constant Current Transformer
• Rotating Core Transformer or Induction regulator
• Auto Transformer