Silica Gel is employed in which part of a transformer – Transformer MCQ#41

Silica Gel is employed in which part of a transformer:

1. Breather
2. Conservator tank
3. Core
4. Winding

Correct answer: 1. Breather

Explanation: Silica gel is the chemical that is employed in breather of transformer due to its strong affinity for water molecules. The basic function of Breather in the electrical transformer is to absorb moisture and silica gel perfectly fulfils this need.