Maximum Power Transfer Ideal Transformer

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The discussion focuses on finding the load impedance (ZL) for maximum power transfer in an ideal transformer circuit and calculating the maximum power. The correct calculation for ZL is determined to be 12 + 8j, derived from the secondary coil's impedance. The maximum power is calculated as 1.5W, but there is a need to verify the method used for power dissipation. The participants confirm that the real power can be calculated using the formula S = I^2Z, emphasizing that the power calculated will be real since there is no reactive power in the circuit. The conversation concludes with an affirmation of the approach to determine maximum power.
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Homework Statement


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Given the following circuit find the value of ZL for maximum average power transfer and find the maximum power.

Homework Equations


n = N2/N1
V2/V1 = N2/N1
I2/I1= N1/N2

The Attempt at a Solution


move ZL from the secondary coil to the primary coil using Zs* = ZL/n^2
ZL = 4(3+2j) = 12 +8j
P = (12)^2/ [(8)(12)] = 1.5W

I want to verify if this is the right method
 
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OmniNewton said:
ZL = 4(3+2j) = 12 +8j
Right.
OmniNewton said:
P = (12)^2/ [(8)(12)] = 1.5W
This is incorrect. Looking at the equivalent circuit referred to primary, which formula will you use for calculating power dissipated in the load?
 
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cnh1995 said:
Right.

This is incorrect. Looking at the equivalent circuit referred to primary, which formula will you use for calculating power dissipated in the load?

I see thank you for the response. When dealing with this problem would you determine the current I by dividing the given voltage by the sum the 2 impedances. Then we can say that S= I^2Z so P = the real component of S
 
OmniNewton said:
I see thank you for the response. When dealing with this problem would you determine the current I by dividing the given voltage by the sum the 2 impedances. Then we can say that S= I^2Z so P = the real component of S
Right.
Note that the power you get will be the real power since there is no reactive power in the circuit. So, S=P.
 
And this would be the maximum power?
 
OmniNewton said:
And this would be the maximum power?
Yes.
 
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Thank you sir!
 

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