Transformer Definition and 787 Threads

Hey... how's it going? I've built a step down box to run 110 VAC appliances off incoming 240 VAC (Malaysia). The only components in the box are a cooling fan (240 V) and a great big transformer. It's a single phase 30A output aluminium cored 240V->110V 50 Hz transformer that weighs about 25 kg...

Homework Statement Determine the rms values of the currents of primary and secondary windings of transformer in the network circuit diagram. Transformer is perfect, with ratio 6: 1,and negligible AC component of magnetizing current, is connected to the sinus supply network U1 = 220 V, f = 50...

Homework Statement A Primary coil, with ##n_1## turns, is driven with a voltage ##V=V_0sin(wt)## Find the voltage in a secondary coil, with ##n_2## turns, as a function of time Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Mutual Inductance ##M=\mu_0 n_1 n_2/l *area## ##emf=-d\phi/dt##...

Please help! I have recently completed an experiment on transformers, using a step up transformer. I am aware of all the theory that shows that in a step up transformer, the induced voltage should increase and the induced current should decrease. However, in my experiment, my hypothesis is not...

Hello! I am studiyng for electrical engineer and i think its finaly time to build a transformer myself. I don't do this, cause i need one, but rather to learn how to design it. I'll be happy if you give me instructions how step by step to calculate one. Not how to physicaly build it, but to...

Homework Statement Using the graphs calculate lengths and widths of transformers (quarter wave) if they are realized as microstrip lines on a substrate that has Er=2 and height of 1.6mm at frequency 1.8GHz Z1=22.5ohm Z2=77.5ohm[/B]Homework Equations Guided wavelength = c/((Eef)^1/2)*f)...

Homework Statement Can someone inform me wheher my solution is correct? Homework Equations V1 = E2 * (10^-3)/2*(10^-3) = 0.001 V2 = E1 Ra = (R2+R3) = 0.02 Rb = R1 = 30 n = (1/100) n^2 = (1/100)^2 The Attempt at a Solution I1 = (V'1 - V2)/(Ra'+Rb) I1 = (0.001/n - 230)/(0.02/n^2 + 30)...

Hi, I should know better, but I'm having a mental blank. I was just wondering, if you're doing something using non-linear components on the mains, could be anything, maybe bucking to make a DC supply, whatever. Is it common practice to use an isolation transformer between mains and the...

I am trying to figure out the lamination thickness of a transformer to reduce eddy current loss at 10 MHz. I am new to the subject, any help will be appreciated. Also how do I calculate the size of a core to avoid saturation knowing the peak current applied to a 1:1 transformer. Thanks in...

Hi all, I am designing a three phase 11000/433 Volts Delta/Star 50 Hertz transformer in Ansys Maxwell. It has 792 turns in 6 layers on HV side (132 turns per layer) and 18 turns in 2 layers (9 turns per layer). The resistance as I have calculated is 0.1325 ohms per phase of HV winding and 5.57...

Homework Statement A 100 kVA, 2300/230V, single phase transformer has the following parameters: Rp = 0.30Ω, Rs = 0.0030Ω, Rc = 4.5 kΩ, Xp = 0.65Ω, Xs = 0.0065Ω, Xm = 1.0 kΩ The transformer delivers 75 kW at 230 V at 0.85 power factor lagging, find: a) The input current. b) The input voltage...

In all tutorials I have read on tesla coils, they have said to use a capacitor spark-gap configuration, to create a tank circuit. I want to know exactly what this means, and what is its purpose. I am not going to build a Tesla coil, I am nearly just interested in the science of it.

I was wondering how I can get a 15 degree phase shift with transformers. I know a delta wye transformer creates a 30 degree phase shift.

Can anyone explain in a transformer, how could a non-sinusoidal wave of exciting current produces a sinusoidal wave of flux?

Hello, My friend designs a special transformer, believing that its efficiency will rise and voltage regulation will fall compared to an ordinary one . He did a test with the same resistive load and got results below: T1(ordinary) Vp=220V 50Hz AC Vs(nl) = 99.8V Vs(fl) = 92.8V Pin = 129W...

I am designing 3ph distribution transformer. So for calculations regarding to design, I want specific iron loss. I know how to find out iron loss but that requires initially specific iron loss of material, which i don't know how to calculate. I also searched it on google and in some books but...

Homework Statement it is a long question so I have attached the question and picture Homework Equations I feel it is more theory based, which I explain below. 3. The attempt at a solution I am unsure- but I would think it is from B to A for part B, as using the RHR, if the coils are wrapped...

hello there i have some confusion about transformer efficiency when it is max? and how it is calculated in different loading conditions e.g. at 80% of full load or at given PF

My goal is to program a FDM simulation of a transformer. So, we have the coupled inductor model to start with ... However, if L1 = 1, L2 = 9, and coupling is perfect then M = sqrt(1*9) = 3 and L1 - M = -2. So, this seems problematical to me. Also, if I try to simulate this model using SPICE...

I need an urgent help. I have a 25 kva transformer in my house. Without load the volt metter indicates 114 volts. Which dould be fine for my house. But when I put the house on the transformer I have no electricity and the volt metter indicates less than 1 volt. Can anybody help me out please?

We are trying to build a wind turbine which will charge a battery. Since wind speed varies (which affects the generated current and voltage), we were going to integrate a transformer in. My question is does such a transfomer even exist where the input voltage varies while the output voltage is...

Dear Forum Members, I imported an electrical equipment from the US which uses 110v, my country used 220v and as such i need to pirchase a step down transformer. The equipment is a piece of antique and doesn't come with much instructions. I could only get a circuit diagram and i am puzzled by...

Homework Statement I'm a bit thrown at this problem as I am unsure if firstly my equations so far are correct and secondly where/how I need to factor in the 50 Hz part. Or is this a red herring? Also, am I correct in thinking that the emf means voltage? Any help would be appreciated A...

Homework Statement Power station produces AC power at 2.5Mw, I = 100A. Transferred along 100km line with a resistance of 50 ohms to a factory. Calculate power lost and % efficiency Homework Equations P=VI P = I2R The Attempt at a Solution Initial power at the station is 2.5x106 . Using I2R...

The thread name is probably misleading, but I just want to make sure I'm clear in that: Are the only two problems caused by leakage inductance (stray magnetic flux causing imperfect mutual coupling) in a transformer, that of; - poorer voltage regulation & - EMI noise on other equipment (?)...

Hello. Please see the attached picture first. For typical battery (nothing but capacitor), current direction is clear as electrons can't not flow across the two plates in battery so they only choose wire as a path from cathode to anode. But in transformer (+ and - sign represents voltage at...

My phone adapter makes a screeching sound when switched on, but not too loud to be audible to everybody. I know there are eddies within the transformer, but other adapters do not seem to be noisy. What is that?

I have an old motorcycle which I would like to fit with a modern CDI ignition. The ignition would be of the type typically fitted to dirt bikes and which require a high voltage AC source. They have a permanent magnet alternator with a separate high voltage stator for the ignition in addition...

Hi. My colleagues and I are doing a research on transformers (single-phase) and we stumbled across the following equations involving hysteresis and eddy current losses: Wh = ηBmaxxfV where Wh = hysteresis losses η = Steinmetz hysteresis constant Bmax = maximum flux density x = constant...

Has anyone considered the iron core of a transformer to act as a transmission line or waveguide, where it conveys energy from primary to secondary? The core seems to resemble a "magnetic version" of the single wire Goubau line.

Homework Statement If we denote: Alternating current in the primary coil as I1 Alternating current in the secondary coil as I2 Similarly, we denote, Number of turns in primary coil as N1 Number of turns in secondary coil as N2 And, we denote, Voltage generated across primary coil as V1...

When transformers with the same turns ratio, but different kVA ratings are paralleled , it is possible for the smaller transformer to be overloaded and the larger transformer to be lightly loaded.Why is it so? Can anyone please show mathematical and theoretical explanation?And what can be done...

What is actually meant by the rated conditions of a transformer or any other electrical components??

Dear all, hi what is this pipe thing in new transformer 60MVA and what is its use. ?

How large current does go through resistor (how to calculate it?) and can it draw more current than written on specs of transformer (in this case burning it down)? Do they mean 0,5 amps are max current safe to draw without burning down? Transformer is connected to wall power (220 V, 60 hz). On...

I have seen an excel sheet in calculator to calculate the size of transformer. There are option to put the vales of Kw,PF,Qty and Equipment D.F. I could not understand what is D.F. What is the equation to calculate the D.F and equation to calculate the total load D.F?

So I was studying on transformer calculations and understand it all pretty well until coming across these questions that I don't really understand. There's about 6 of them but if someone could work out 2 for me so I can understand it and finish it off it would be much appreciated. Thanks...

Q1. I know a DMM will anticipate a sineusoidal supply, thus there can be problems with spiky supplies. Even if you have a true RMS meter, it it's a spikey supply, non-sineusoidal, you still can't calculate the peak of a spiky supply? Does a DMM measure the peak, then calculate from THAT the...

Homework Statement I took a few pictures of the circuit, it went across two pages so I took a few pictures, and closeups of certain parts to ensure that all the details can be seen For the circuit: http://s7.postimg.org/ywd4nrmsq/IMG_20150905_140403187_HDR.jpg Figure 1. Overview of Circuit...

Hi guys, The problem isn't with the question itself its more to do with the fact about how they got Z and R. Just need some clarification. In every other AC power question. I have always worked out impedance with whatever parameters I had be it P/I^2 or V/I. I'm confused as to what the...

Homework Statement So i was in a course yesterday and the "teacher" told us the following (which i had a hard time believing/understanding) There is a load connected to a transformer. Applied potential difference is 230V. The load is malfunctioning and the insulation isn't working anymore. The...

The electric utility has a digital wattmeter that seems to be measuring the power usage at the high voltage side of our distribution transformer (11 kV - 420 V 3 phase, 250 kVA) via a Current Transformer. How exactly does this work? Specifically, what I'm confused about is that transformers...

Hello, I am new to this site as well as to electrical theory. I recently took a second semester physics course and stumbled upon a great deal of curiosity in the electricity and magnetism portion of the class. I am taking a few courses pertaining to electricity&magnetism as well as engineering...

How are power distribution cables parallel-ed to split loads optimally? If the cables were exactly identical this would be easy but how is it achieved in general? e.g. Say there's a 11 kV to 420 V distribution transformer but the primary load is some distance away. Assume the load increases...

Hello everyone, I have a three phase circuit that consists of a three-phase transformer bank feeding a balanced three-phase delta load. The transformer bank consists of three single phase transformers connected in delta. Each transformer is rated at 333kVA, 2400V. Two of the transformers...

I'm setting up an amplifier which is intended for use in a car, and I'm not using it in one. I'm trying to power it through a typical DC 250 volt wall outlet. What kind of transformer should I use? (I'm also trying to power a car stereo with it as well)

Ok guys so I have to purchase two transformers with certain voltage value and current. I think I know what voltage in a transformer means when it comes to look for one, it's only the input and the output voltage, please correct me if I'm wrong. But I can't understand the current value, is it...

It is observed that the stator current of IM increases on loading. In transformers, the increase in primary current due to loading is significant . Is it same in induction motor? Does the air gap affect it?

theroteically using transformers can't create power then why a light bulb connected with a step up transformer can become brighter

when i compare the brightness of the light bulb in the primary transformer and the secondary transformer (step up transformer) the secondary light bulb is brighter . teacher say because of v^2/r after step up the v increase and so the power. however if i use i^2r after step up i decrease power...