Detailed Lesson Plan

I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

A. Define Autotransformer
B. Appreciate the function and purpose of autotransformer
C. Illustrate the flow and function of autotransformer

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Autotransformer
Reference: 16 different types of transformers and their Working [pdf]
https://www.theengineerspost.com/types-of-transformers/
9 Uses of an Auto former or Autotransformer By Herm Harrison,
Feb 22, 2018
All about Autotransformers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orPbnOJi1bk

Learning Materials: Laptop, Pictures, and marker

III. Learning Procedures
Teacher Activities Students Activities

A. Preliminary Activities

• Greetings
Good afternoon class Good afternoon sir
• Prayer
Let’s pray first. May I request
someone who will pray? (One student will lead the prayer)
Please you may take your seat (The student will take their seat)

• Checking of attendance
Are you all present for our class
today? Yes sir

Very good class

• Review
Can you still remember what our Yes, sir, It’s all about the types of
last topic was in our meeting? transformer

Very good

Based on the discussion in our last

A transformer has two windings, which are
meeting, what is transformer?
the primary and secondary windings.
These are made to increase or decrease
the AC voltage between the circuits while
 controlling the frequency of the current by
creating a conductive connection between
the two circuits.

• Step down transformer

Give an example of a transformers
• Step up transformer
• Single phase transformer
• Three phase transformers
• Power transformer
• Distribution transformer

• Motivation: Arrange ME

The teacher will present rambling words to

the class as motivation. When they finish
arranging the rambling words, the teacher
will ask the following question:

Answer
Aotu
Auto
Merfortrans
Transformer
Autofortransmer
Autotransformer

Based on the activity we have, what will

be our topic for today? It’s all about autotransformer sir

Very good class

The teacher will show the objectives

Class, kindly read our objectives for today (The students will read the objectives)

B. Lesson Proper

Activity: Watch me

Before we go to our proper discussion,

kindly watch this video first about the
autotransformer, and after that, I will ask
you two questions.

Is that clear? Yes sir

1. How many coils in autotransformer? Only one coil/winding coil

2. How will you determine if it is step up A step-up transformer increases the input
or step down in autotransformer? voltage and delivers it to the load, and a
step-down transformer decreases the
input voltage the load.
Analysis
Note: After conducting the activity, the
following process questions will be asked
to the students:
1. Based on the video presentation, An autotransformer is an electrical
how will you define transformer with only one winding and also
autotransformer? the same winding act as both the primary
winding and secondary winding sides of
the transformer.

2. How does autotransformer work? The single winding is provided with a tap
which can be used as the output (for
voltage step-down) or as the input (in
voltage step-up applications). One end of
the winding is a common point for both
input and output, and the other end fills the
remaining role.

Very good class

Now, let’s go with our topic and discuss
what is autotransformer all about

Abstraction

What is autotransformer

These types of transformers use a

common winding for both primary and
secondary windings. The autotransformer (The student listens attentively)
winding has three taps where the electrical
connections are made. Autotransformers
have the advantage of being smaller,
lighter, and cheaper than typical
transformers.

Three Tap (%)

50%
65%
80%
But it also has the disadvantage that it
cannot provide electrical isolation between
the primary and secondary circuits. In
addition, they offer lower leakage
response, lower losses, lower excitation
current, and increased VA ratings for a
given size and mass.
The primary purpose of an
autotransformer is to regulate the voltage
of transmission lines and can be used to
transform voltages. With only one winding, (The student listens attentively)
an autotransformer adjusts the voltage
automatically according to load.

5 Uses of an Auto former or

Autotransformer
1. Testing an Electronic Device after
Repairs
After an electronic device is repaired, it is
best to power up the device slowly to
ensure that the replaced parts do not burn
up. Often times, if high voltage is supplied
without testing, the parts burn out. Using
the autotransformer for slowly powering up
the repaired device prevents the replaced
part from getting damaged again.

2. To Power Up an old amplifier or radio

If you haven’t used an old amplifier or radio
for a long time and wish to listen to it now,
it is best to power it up slowly. The
electrolytic capacitors need to be re-
conditioned and that can be done by
applying reduced voltage through an
autotransformer.

3. Line Voltage Drop Compensation

Long power lines often suffer from voltage
drop, especially in applications that draw
high current, like spas or hot tubs. An auto
former can be used to compensate for this
loss of voltage.
4. Temperature Adjustment in Resistance-
type Heater
Temperature of resistance-type heather
can be adjusted by varying the AC voltage
with an autotransformer.

5. Changing Speed of a Fan

By changing the AC voltage that is being
applied to AC motors, their speed can be
controlled. So, an autotransformer can be
used to change AC voltage and control
speed of motors which drive fans.

Okay, class, do you have any clarifications

or questions about the discussion?
None sir

This time we will have an activity, Are you

Yes sir
ready?

Application: Draw Me
Direction: Each student will create a
diagram with a label about the
autotransformer and explain how it works.
Put it on a ½ sheet of paper 5 minutes to
do the task This will be our rubrics for this
activity.
CRITERIA 5POINTS 3POINTS 1POINT

ACCURACY The output is The output is The output is

accurately moderately done inaccurately done
done

The output is The output is The output is unable

SPEED done on or done after the to finish within the
before the time allotted time allotted time.

The output is The output has Output has so many

NEATNESS nearly done two and three erasures
and free from visible erasures
erasure

TOTAL 15points

Are you done class? Yes sir

Okay, so I will call someone and present
your output and explain it in front of your (One of the students will present their
classmate output)
Very good class
 The teacher will give feedback to the
output of the student

Generalization
Did you understand our discussion for
today? Yes sir
Based on our discussion what have you
I have learned that an autotransformer is
learned?
an electrical transformer with only one
winding and also the same winding act as
both the primary winding and secondary
winding.
Evaluation: IDENTIFICATION TEST
Directions: Identify what is being asked on
the following question and write your
answer on the space provided.

Answer
______1. Winding has three taps where 1. Autotransformer
the electrical connections are made. 2. Line Voltage Drop Compensation
______2. Long power lines often suffer 3. Changing Speed of a Fan
from voltage drop, especially in 4. Temperature Adjustment in
applications that draw high current, like Resistance-type Heater
spas or hot tubs. 5. Lower leakage response, lower
______3. By changing the AC voltage losses
that is being applied to AC motors, their
speed can be controlled.
______4. Can be adjusted by varying the
AC voltage with an autotransformer.
______5. Lower excitation current, and
increased VA ratings for a given size and
mass.

Assignment
Research and explain what are grounding
or earthing transformer.