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Discussion Forum : Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 66)

Technology

66.

Larger buildings may be supplied with a medium voltage electricity supply, and will required a substation or mini-sub. What is the main item of equipment contained in these?

Transformer

Transponder

Transducer

Converter

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The transformer is used to transform a medium voltage supply to a low voltage supply, e.g. from 11 000 V to 400 V. A transformer is rated in kVA, kilo-Volt-Amps, which is a measurement of electrical power.