Ideal transformer problem, angular frequency w

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to an ideal transformer, focusing on various aspects of its behavior, including power calculations, input impedance, and the relationship between voltage and current at resonance. Participants seek clarification on specific parts of the problem and explore different approaches to understanding the transformer dynamics.

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  • One participant applies Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to derive equations for the transformer meshes and seeks clarification on calculating power for resistive loads.
  • Another participant questions how to determine the mutual inductance (M) and suggests a formula involving the coupling coefficient (k).
  • Discussion on the relationship between voltage and current at resonance, with references to input impedance and conditions for resonance in RLC circuits.
  • A participant proposes a method to calculate input impedance, considering the equivalent impedance of resistive and capacitive components along with the transformer’s characteristics.
  • Concerns are raised about the impact of polarity dot conventions on the calculations, with some participants suggesting it may not affect the results significantly.
  • One participant expresses confusion about the role of inductances L1 and L2 in the solution, questioning why they should not appear in the final expression for input impedance.
  • Another participant reiterates the importance of the turns ratio in transforming impedance across the transformer, referencing textbook definitions and relationships.
  • There is an ongoing debate about the correct formulation of the input impedance and whether it should be expressed in terms of the turns ratio.

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Participants express differing opinions on the significance of L1 and L2 in the solution, with some arguing they should not appear if the transformer operates ideally, while others reference their presence in textbook calculations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the correct approach to calculating input impedance and the implications of polarity changes.

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Participants mention various assumptions, such as the ideal behavior of the transformer and the conditions for resonance, which may not be universally accepted. The discussion includes references to specific mathematical steps and relationships that are not fully resolved.

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Hello,

I have some doubts in the following problem of a transformer, specially on parts 2 and 4.
I would be very grateful if someone could please give me any ideas specially about those parts...

Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution



1)

Applying KVL in each mesh:
Mesh 1: V1 = jwL1I1 - jwMI2
Mesh 2: V2 = jwMI1 - jwL2I2

2)

power for RL?

First, apply KVL in each mesh:

Mesh 1 : V1 = jwL1I1 - jwMI2
Mesh 2 : 0 = jwMI1 - (jwL2 + RL) I2

get I2, and substitute it in the power function below:

P = V I2 = RL I2^2

Regarding M, I only know the formula of M = k sqrt(L1 L2).
I wonder if there is another way to get M...Any ideas ?

3) Z1?

V1 = Z1 I1
Z1 = V1 / I1

First, apply KVL in each mesh:

Mesh 1 : V1 = jwL1I1 - jwMI2
Mesh 2 : 0 = jwMI1 - (jwL2 + jwL) I2

get I2 from equation of Mesh 2, and substitute it in Mesh 1 equation.
After that, substitute V1 from Mesh 1 equation into the equation below:

Z1 = V1 / I2 =

So the result is:

Z1 = jwL1 + (w^2 M^2)/(jwL2 + jwL)

4) w?
I have absolutely no idea on how to do this part.
V and I in phase means : V = Vm cos(wt + 0), I = I am cos(wt + 0)
and an ideal trasnformer means that k =1 from the equation for M...
Any ideas for this part?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Hint on #4 -- What is the relationship between I and V at RLC resonance?
 
berkeman said:
Hint on #4 -- What is the relationship between I and V at RLC resonance?

Thank you very much for your reply.

After looking at a physics book, I undestood that:

1) at resonance, source voltage and current are in phase, which means:
V = Vm cos(wt + 0), I = I am cos(wt + 0)

2) at resonance, we can do: imaginary part of Zin (input impedance) = 0

since the problem meets 1) we do the following:

input impedance: Zin = R + j(wL + 1/wC)
Applying 2) : Im(Zin)=wL + 1/wC = 0
And extract w from the above equation...

The problem now is, I think that the above steps are for a simple RLC circuit, what would happen to a transfomer ?
 
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Ok, I realized how to get the the input impedance for this part of the problem.

The input impedance must be Zin = Zn + Zp where:
Zn is the equivalent impedance of Resistance + Capacitor (R + 1/jwC)
Zp is a the equivalent impedance of the mutually coupled coils + coil L (as calculated in part 3 of the problem, but must re-calculate again since the polarities -dots- haven been changed)

Does this sound right?
 
You're on the right track. However, my initial guess is that the polarity dot reversal thing doesn't make any difference. The whole secondary is floating (no connections to the primary side), so I don't think the polarity makes any difference. The turns ratio, however, does come into the calculations...
 
berkeman said:
You're on the right track. However, my initial guess is that the polarity dot reversal thing doesn't make any difference. The whole secondary is floating (no connections to the primary side), so I don't think the polarity makes any difference. The turns ratio, however, does come into the calculations...

Thanks for your reply.

I have tried this part again and, as you said, the polarity change does not seem to make any difference in this part...

Steps:
(supposing I1 I2 as the currents for meshes 1 and 2)

Z1 = V1 / I1

KVL mesh 1: V1 = kwL1I1 + RI1 + I1/jwC + jwMI2

KVL mesh 2: jwMI1 + jwL2I2 + jwLI2 = 0

After some algebra, we get Z1 = R + jwL1 + 1/jwC + (w^2M^2)/(jwL2 + jwL)

In resonance, impedance is purely resistive so imaginary part is 0:

wL1 - 1/wC - (wM^2)/(L2 + L) = 0

After some manipulation I finally got: w = \frac{1}{\sqrt{C(L1-\frac{M^2}{L2+L})}}

Would it be right now?

Thanks.

(I think we could have also thought part 4 as an extension of part 3 where a resistor and capacitor have been added in series, whithout doing all the recalculation again, however I wanted to check the impact of the polarity change)
 
I don't think L1 or L2 should show up in the solution. If the transformer is doing its job, L1 and L2 just transform the load impedance L across the transformer by the square of the turns ratio. You can get the turns ratio from the ratio of L1 to L2.
 
berkeman said:
I don't think L1 or L2 should show up in the solution. If the transformer is doing its job, L1 and L2 just transform the load impedance L across the transformer by the square of the turns ratio. You can get the turns ratio from the ratio of L1 to L2.

Thanks for your reply but I think I don't understand it very well...

1) Why is my solution wrong ? Why L1 or L2 should not show up in the solution? I have a textbook where input impedance is calculated as I did...(impedance circuit 1 + reflected impedance from circuit 2)

2) Ideal transformer, Turns ratio N = N2/N2, V2/V1 = N2/N1 = I1/I2

According to Wikipedia: Ideal Transformer: The impedance in one circuit is transformed by the square of the turns ratio, For example, if an impedance ZL is attached across the terminals of the secondary coil, it appears to the primary circuit to have an impedance of ZL(N1/N2)^2. This relationship is reciprocal, so that the impedance ZL of the primary circuit appears to the secondary to be ZL(N2/N1)^2.

So... the impedance of the first circuit should be... Z1 = R + jwL1 + 1/jwC + jwL(N1/N2)^2 ?
The solution should be expressed in terms of N1 and N2?

I am sorry but is the first time I am studying this and everything sounds quite confusing...

Thanks again!
 

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