Voltage drop through a transformer

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In transformer analysis, the secondary voltage is typically calculated using the primary voltage multiplied by the turns ratio, but real-world factors like winding resistance and core losses can cause deviations. These losses may lead to a slight reduction in the secondary voltage compared to the ideal calculation. The coupling coefficient also plays a role, as leakage flux can affect the voltage output. In low-load scenarios, the voltage drop due to primary resistance and reactance can often be neglected, allowing for a simplified relationship between primary and secondary voltages. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate power system analysis.
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Hi, I understand that for a real transformer there will obviously be a current drop through the transformer due to winding resistance, core losses hysteresis etc. For the sake of power system analysis, however, do you still assume that the secondary and primary voltages are linked by terms of their turns ratio, or will the secondary voltage be the primary x turns ratio minus a small amount due to losses? Sorry if this is confusing
 
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Physicist3 said:
Hi, I understand that for a real transformer there will obviously be a current drop through the transformer due to winding resistance, core losses hysteresis etc. For the sake of power system analysis, however, do you still assume that the secondary and primary voltages are linked by terms of their turns ratio, or will the secondary voltage be the primary x turns ratio minus a small amount due to losses? Sorry if this is confusing

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The secondary voltage be the primary x turns ratio minus some due to leakage inductance minus a small amount due to losses.

One might also account for lower than expected output as an effect of the coupling coefficient (qv).
 
The magnetic flux flowing through the magnetic core produces EMF in both primary and secondary winding proportionally with number of turns.
Part of magnetic flux of each winding is spreading in the surrounding medium-leakage flux- determining the Xp and Xs.
If the current is low-as in no-load state when the secondary current is zero and the primary current is only 2-5% of rated you may neglect the voltage drop in primary resistance and reactance and consider E1/E2=Volt1/Volt2=n1/n2.
Where E1,E2 =EMF in primary(1) and respective secondary(2) winding.
Volt1,2=supply voltage (1), secondary voltage at the secondary terminals(2)
n1,n2=primary[secondary] winding number of turns
 
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