why HV winding is always placed above LV windings in core type transformers? All Questions › Category: Electrical Machines › why HV winding is always placed above LV windings in core type transformers? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Rajasri Mundrathi Staff asked 3 years ago Options: a) To reduce copper lossb) Reduce insulation costc) To provide better coolingd) To provide more mechanical strength 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Rajasri Mundrathi Staff answered 3 years ago The correct answer is Reduce insulation cost