Thank you for your response. I have looked into the derivation of mutual inductance and now understand where the factor of approx 1/2 comes from. After doing some preliminary calculations, it seems as though that same factor will make the current draw from the source constant in the two cases...
Hi,
I recently performed a stator core loop test and am now in the process of capturing the setup and results in a report.
A short explanation of the test setup and execution:
A cable is wrapped around the core and energized, which induces a magnetic flux through the core. The core...