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Grade upto college level Electrostatics

Why bushing and silica gel are used in a transformer?

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12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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12 Years ago
Bushing is a insulator that allows a current carrying conductor to safely penetrate the grounded or earthed enclosure that normally contain primary & secondary coils.To avoid entry of moisture air in to the transformer silica gel crystals are used. Silica gel will absorb the moisture in the air and allows dry air in to the transformer.