Modeling of toroidal transformer

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Modeling a toroidal transformer with specific permeability and saturation flux density can be complex, especially when simulating a split core toroid clipped onto a power line. While some suggest that the calculations can be performed simply by hand, others emphasize the need for software that can handle various materials and geometries, as well as assess coupling at different frequencies in the kHz range. The discussion highlights the importance of considering different materials like nanochrystalline, amorphous, and electrical steel to achieve accurate modeling. Users are seeking recommendations for software packages that can accommodate these detailed requirements. Overall, the conversation underscores the balance between simplicity and the need for precision in transformer modeling.
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I want to model a toroidal transformer with a given permeability and saturation flux density. Specifically, I want to model a split core toroid clipped onto a power line, to simulate coupling, so it is really a one turn secondary and a primary of arbitrary turns.

Any software packages out there that are able to do this?
 
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stephen163 said:
I want to model a toroidal transformer with a given permeability and saturation flux density. Specifically, I want to model a split core toroid clipped onto a power line, to simulate coupling, so it is really a one turn secondary and a primary of arbitrary turns.

Any software packages out there that are able to do this?

There are magnetic design packages, but why bother? This is so simple, you can do it on a 4x6 index card in a few minutes. It's little more than an Amprobe (tm). Is there some detail that you specifically want to see?
 
I'm looking at using different types of material (e.g., nanochrystalline, amorphous, electrical steel) with different geometries and air gaps. I also want to assess the coupling at different frequencies (in the kHz range), so it becomes a more involved problem than just working out the inductance of a toroid.
 
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