DocumentCode
3166193
Title
Arresting those high frequency power thieves [transformer losses]
Author
Ruth, Roy L.
Author_Institution
Dotronix Inc., Eau Claire, WI, USA
fYear
1995
fDate
18-21 Sep 1995
Firstpage
205
Lastpage
212
Abstract
This paper discusses the elements of high frequency power losses in transformers and how they can be measured. It is shown how the Foucault/Steinmetz approach is used to extract eddy current and hysteresis losses from total power loss measurements, using a decaying damped wave. A spreadsheet with curves discloses wire size and core biasing effects
Keywords
eddy current losses; eddy currents; high-frequency transformers; loss measurement; losses; magnetic cores; magnetic hysteresis; power transformers; transformer cores; wires (electric); Foucault/Steinmetz approach; core biasing effects; decaying damped wave; eddy current losses; high frequency power losses; hysteresis losses; power loss measurements; spreadsheet; transformers; wire size effects; Coils; Current measurement; Eddy currents; Frequency measurement; Hysteresis; Loss measurement; Power measurement; Power transformers; Temperature; Transformer cores;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical Electronics Insulation Conference, 1995, and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference. Proceedings
Conference_Location
Rosemont, IL
Print_ISBN
0-941783-15-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EEIC.1995.482365
Filename
482365
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