MODULE 3 — 1-Phase Transformer

3.1 Transformer Principle

Transformation Ratio

$$ \frac{V_1}{V_2} = \frac{N_1}{N_2} = \frac{I_2}{I_1} = a $$

EMF Equation

$$ E_1 = 4.44 f N_1 \Phi_m $$
$$ E_2 = 4.44 f N_2 \Phi_m $$
N1 (Primary) N2 (Secondary)
Input $V_1$: 240V
Output $V_2$: 120V

3.2 Ideal vs Real

Ideal Transformer

$$ V_1 I_1 = V_2 I_2 \quad \text{(100% eff)} $$
$$ \Phi_1 = \Phi_2, \quad R = 0, \quad X_m = \infty $$

3.3 Equivalent Circuit

$$ R_{eq} = R_1 + a^2 R_2 \quad X_{eq} = X_1 + a^2 X_2 $$
$$ Z_{eq} = R_{eq} + jX_{eq} $$
R1 X1 Rc Xm R2

3.4 Voltage Regulation

$$ VR = \frac{V_{2NL} - V_{2FL}}{V_{2FL}} \times 100\% $$
$$ VR \approx \varepsilon_R \cos\phi \pm \varepsilon_X \sin\phi $$

(+) for lagging, (-) for leading PF

Power Factor Toggle
VR > 0 (Drops)

3.5 Efficiency & Max Eff.

$$ \eta = \frac{x S \cos\phi}{x S \cos\phi + P_i + x^2 P_{cu}} $$
$$ \eta_{max} \text{ occurs when } P_i = P_{cu} $$

3.6 Transformer Tests

Open Circuit (Core Loss)

$$ \cos\phi_0 = \frac{W_0}{V_1 I_0} $$

Short Circuit (Cu Loss)

$$ Z_{eq} = \frac{V_{sc}}{I_{sc}}, \quad R_{eq} = \frac{W_{sc}}{I_{sc}^2} $$