The discussion centers on the phenomenon observed during an open-circuit test of a transformer, specifically regarding the behavior of magnetizing reactance (Xm) as supply voltage increases. It is established that increasing the supply voltage can lead to saturation of the transformer core, which results in a decrease in magnetizing reactance. This behavior is critical for understanding transformer performance under varying voltage conditions.
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darkwhite87 said:In the case of an open-circuit test of transformer, when I increase the supply voltage, i realize the magnetising reactance (Xm) decreases, why does this happen?