Single phase transformer question

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving a single-phase transformer with specific parameters. Participants explore how to calculate the input current and voltage based on the transformer's output power and power factor.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the secondary current should be calculated as 0.75 times the rated secondary current, given the transformer delivers 75 kW.
  • Another participant suggests that knowing the power and power factor allows for the determination of the secondary's VA output, leading to the calculation of 88.24 kVA.
  • There is a calculation presented for the secondary current, Is, as 383.65 A based on the derived VA output.
  • A participant outlines the method to find the input current, Ip, using the relationship Ip = Io + Is/a, and provides calculations for Io and Is/a.
  • The final input current, Ip, is calculated as 40.05∠-34.2, with one participant affirming the correctness of this result.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the calculations presented, particularly regarding the determination of the secondary current and the input current. However, the initial confusion about the relationship between the output power and the secondary current indicates some uncertainty.

Contextual Notes

Some calculations depend on assumptions regarding the transformer's parameters and the interpretation of the power factor in relation to the output power.

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Homework Statement


A 100 kVA, 2300/230V, single phase transformer has the following parameters: Rp = 0.30Ω, Rs = 0.0030Ω, Rc = 4.5 kΩ, Xp = 0.65Ω, Xs = 0.0065Ω, Xm = 1.0 kΩ The transformer delivers 75 kW at 230 V at 0.85 power factor lagging, find:
a) The input current.
b) The input voltage.

Homework Equations

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I'm confused with the part where the transformer delivers 75kW. Then will the secondary current be 0.75*Israted ?
 
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TheRedDevil18 said:
I'm confused with the part where the transformer delivers 75kW. Then will the secondary current be 0.75*Israted ?
You know the power and the PF so you can determine the secondary's VA output.
 
NascentOxygen said:
You know the power and the PF so you can determine the secondary's VA output.

So,
cos(∅) = P/S
S = P/cos(∅)
= 75/0.85
= 88.24 kVA

So would the secondary current be
Is = 88.24/230 = 383.65A ?
 
TheRedDevil18 said:
So,
cos(∅) = P/S
S = P/cos(∅)
= 75/0.85
= 88.24 kVA

So would the secondary current be
Is = 88.24/230 = 383.65A ?
That should be right.
 
Ok, so to find the input current, Ip, would this be right ?

From my schematic:

Ip = Io + Is/a.....1

Io = 2300(1/4.5k + 1/1k)

Is/a = 383.65∠-31.79 / 10
= 38.365∠-31.79

Therefore,

Ip = 2300(1/4.5k + 1/1kj) + 38.365∠-31.79
= 40.05∠-34.2
 
TheRedDevil18 said:
Ok, so to find the input current, Ip, would this be right ?

From my schematic:

Ip = Io + Is/a.....1

Io = 2300(1/4.5k + 1/1k)

Is/a = 383.65∠-31.79 / 10
= 38.365∠-31.79

Therefore,

Ip = 2300(1/4.5k + 1/1kj) + 38.365∠-31.79
= 40.05∠-34.2 ✔[/color][/size]
That looks right.
 
NascentOxygen said:
That looks right.
Thanks
 

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