A PC-based computer program for teaching the design and analysis of dry-type transformers

Author

Grady, W.M. ; Chan, R. ; Samotyj, M.J. ; Ferraro, R.J. ; Bierschenk, J.L.

Author_Institution

Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA

Volume

7

Issue

2

fYear

1992

fDate

5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

709

Lastpage

717

Abstract

The authors illustrate the use of a new PC-based interactive computer program that has been developed specifically for the design of dry-type transformers. The BASIC language executes on a DOS-based PC with 512 kbyte of RAM and a CGA display. No additional software is needed. Simulation of a design case requires approximately 10 s of execution time on a 4.7 MHz PC/XT. The program enables transformer designers to test, modify, and optimize their designs. Once a base design is established, sensitivity to operating conditions can be easily determined by changing the appropriate input data and re-executing the program. This program can be a useful training tool in the classroom and an effective production design tool in the power electronics industry

Keywords

CAD; computer aided instruction; education; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; power transformers; teaching; training; 10 s; 4.7 MHz; 512 kB; BASIC; CAD; CAI; CGA display; PC; RAM; computer program; dry-type transformers; power electronics; power engineering computing; power transformers; teaching; training; Computational modeling; Computer displays; Design optimization; Education; Industrial training; Power electronics; Production; Read-write memory; Testing; Transformers;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8950

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/59.141777

Filename

141777