How Is Average Power Calculated in a Transformer Circuit?

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The discussion focuses on calculating average power in a transformer circuit, specifically addressing the power delivered to a load (ZL). Participants analyze the circuit equations, noting the relationship between primary and secondary voltages and currents, and the turns ratio (a = N2/N1). Key calculations include determining I2 and V2, with corrections made regarding impedance values and the correct application of power formulas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately applying Kirchhoff's laws and understanding the transformer’s impedance transformation. Overall, the thread provides insights into solving transformer circuit problems and highlights common pitfalls in calculations.
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Homework Statement



Please see the image attached. We are asked to find the average power (P) delivered to ZL.

2. Relevant Questions

(My observation of the circuit) The circuit on the left is as follows: V + I1*(5 + jwL) = 0.
For the circuit on the right: V = I2*(Z + jωL)

Is a= N1/N2 or N2/N1?

The Attempt at a Solution



(a) Given that there is no source in the left circuit, we use the RE values from the right circuit:
Code:
[B]I[/B][SUB]2(max)[/SUB] = 2A    [B]I[/B][SUB]2(rms)[/SUB] = 2/2 = 1A       [B]P[/B] = 1[SUP]2[/SUP] *60 = 60 W


(b) Since we are given a V1(rms)= 100∠60° V we can calculate V2 by ( a = V1/V2 ).
Code:
a = N1/N2 = 0.5       V[SUB]2[/SUB]= 100/0.5 = 200V[SUB](rms)[/SUB] 
[B]P[/B] = V[SUP]2[/SUP]/Z    →   200[SUP]2[/SUP]/60 = 666.67 W

(c)
Code:
V[SUB]S(max)[/SUB] = 120∠0°   By finding V[SUB]1[/SUB], we are able to find V[SUB]2[/SUB].    V[SUB]S[/SUB]= I[SUB]1[/SUB]*5 + jωL
I thought this was the correct way of solving this since, jωL = V/I but we are not given the frequency ω. So obviously this is not the correct approach.

Can someone please critique and advise on everything. I do have a couple other questions regarding this circuit, but I will wait until the problem is completed. Thank you very much any help!
 

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dwn said:

(a) Given that there is no source in the left circuit, we use the RE values from the right circuit:
Code:
[B]I[/B][SUB]2(max)[/SUB] = 2A    [B]I[/B][SUB]2(rms)[/SUB] = 2/2 = 1A       [B]P[/B] = 1[SUP]2[/SUP] *60 = 60 W


OK

(b) Since we are given a V1(rms)= 100∠60° V we can calculate V2 by ( a = V1/V2 ).
Code:
a = N1/N2 = 0.5       V[SUB]2[/SUB]= 100/0.5 = 200V[SUB](rms)[/SUB] 
[B]P[/B] = V[SUP]2[/SUP]/Z    →   200[SUP]2[/SUP]/60 = 666.67 W

No. Your V is right but your Z is not. Use the correct |Z| to get the current, then do I^2 R where R = 60 ohms.
(c)

What is the impedance of the load Z looking at the transformer input? Call that Z'. You have an ideal transformer. What is Z' as a function of Z and a? BTW a = N2/N1 = 2.

Then you can put R=5 ohms in series with the transformer input to compute I1, and you know I2/I1 = N1/N2. Then use |I2| to compute load power as in (b).

EDIT:
It may be simpler to write KVL for the inut and output circuits, realizing V2 = aV1 and I2=I1/a. So you get 2 equations in 2 unknowns: in I2 and V2. Then again P = |I2|^2 R, R = 60.
 
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Part B:
Code:
Z[SUB]L[/SUB]= 60+j80        I[SUB]2[/SUB]= 200/(60+j80)  = 1.2 - j1.6   
Magnitude of I[SUB]2[/SUB]= 2A
P = 2[SUP]2[/SUP]*60 = 240 W

Part C:
Code:
a[SUP]2[/SUP]= Z[SUB]s[/SUB]/Z[SUB]p[/SUB]   Z[SUB]p[/SUB] = 15+j20

I[SUB]1[/SUB]= 120/(20+j20) = 3+j3       Magnitude of I[SUB]1[/SUB] = 4.24A 
I[SUB]2[/SUB]/I[SUB]1[/SUB] = a        2(4.24) = 8.48A = I[SUB]2[/SUB]
[B]P[/B]=8.48[SUP]2[/SUP]*60 = 4314.62W

How does it look now?

Thank you a lot for the guidance. I forgot about the Zp : Zs relationship.
 
Getting there.

For (c) you first need to reduce the 120V by sqrt(2).
That reduces your |I1|.
Then, it's a = I1/I2, not the other way around. Remember, a = N2/N1 = 2 here.
That reduces |I2| by a lot.
Then P = |I2|^2 * 60.
 

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