Autotransformer - power transferred by conduction/induction

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The discussion revolves around understanding the relationship between power transferred by conduction and induction in an autotransformer. It questions whether the power transferred by induction can simply be calculated by subtracting the power transferred by conduction from the output power, or if a specific formula (S = E1I1 = E2I2) must be applied. Participants clarify that when the turns ratio (K) is 1, the power transformed by induction is zero, indicating that all power delivered to the load comes from conduction. The conversation highlights that the distinction between conduction and induction is crucial for accurately determining power distribution in transformers. Ultimately, the relationship between these two forms of power transfer is essential for understanding transformer operation.
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Homework Statement


Upon finding my max. rated output power, and after finding the power transferred by conduction, can i just use:
Output power - power transferred by conduction = to get my power transferred by induction?

or do i have to apply the formula where, S = E1I1 = E2I2?


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I am not sure if i did the question correctly, but in the answer given to me, they used "Output power - power transferred by conduction" to get power by induction. however, when i did my working using the formula "S = E1I1 = E2I2", my answer was different.
 
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Hi killerdevil. There is a worked example at the foot of this page that will slay you. :smile:
 
when they state power transformed, are they referring to the power delivered at by induction? therefore they use power conducted - power transformed = power conducted??
 
Let's work it out.

Their equation is: Power Transformed = Load × (1–K)[/size]

If K=1 you know we would be dealing with a 1:1 turns ratio, and you know for a 1:1 turns ratio that power by induction is going to be zero. What does their equation give for K=1? It says Power Transformed = 0.

So it looks like "power transformed" is that delivered by transformer action, i.e., by induction. https://www.physicsforums.com/images/icons/icon14.gif
 
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so when does the equation for conduction comes in? how is induction related to conduction? what is the difference between power delivered by conduction and power delivered by induction?
 
When K=1, you saw that zero power is transformed by induction. Therefore all the power in the load is delivered by conduction directly from the mains--no transformer coil involved.

What power on the load side isn't due to induction must be due to conduction.
 

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