How do I calculate eddy current losses in mains transformers?

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Calculating eddy current losses in 50Hz mains transformers involves understanding the impact of lamination sizes on these losses. The original poster seeks relative figures for comparison rather than precise calculations. They express difficulty in finding accessible information beyond an electrical degree level. A suggested resource is a link discussing transformer use at non-design frequencies. The discussion highlights the challenge of obtaining straightforward calculations for eddy current losses.
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Hi all i hope some one can help but i have a feeling there will be no easy calculations for this one:confused:
Im trying to calculate actual eddy current losses in 50hz mains transformers depending on lamination sizes and can't seem to find any info on the subject that's sub electrical degree level. I am not looking to produce figures accurate to a milliwatt just relative numbers for comparison purposes

Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance
Harry
 
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I've long since forgotten how to do this but google found...

http://www.edn.com/design/component...sformer-at-a-frequency-it-wasn-t-designed-for

See...

using_a_power_transformer_at_a_frequency_it_wasn_t_designed_for_equation_2.jpg
 
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