What Problems May Result If the Taps Are Not Connected

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Essay

What problems may result if the taps are not connected properly on a three-phase transformer or bank of transformers?

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, leading to a decrease in the per-unit cost as output increases.

Diseconomies of Scale

The situation in which the cost of producing each individual unit rises when a company's production volume grows, often resulting from inefficiencies and a rise in complexity.

Long-run Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output in which all inputs, including capital, are variable, showing economies and diseconomies of scale over time.