This discussion focuses on modeling a toroidal transformer with specific parameters such as permeability and saturation flux density. The user seeks software solutions for simulating a split core toroid clipped onto a power line, emphasizing the need to assess coupling with a one-turn secondary and a primary of arbitrary turns. While some participants suggest that the modeling can be done simply on paper, they acknowledge the complexity introduced by varying materials like nanochrystalline, amorphous, and electrical steel, as well as different geometries and air gaps, particularly at frequencies in the kHz range.
PREREQUISITESElectrical engineers, power electronics designers, and anyone involved in transformer design and magnetic component modeling will benefit from this discussion.
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?