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The single-phase transformer measurements are taken by connecting the transformer block with
the other equipments as shown in the schematics. Then we adjust and set the voltage, resistance
and inductance values to get the desired current value at the secondary. After making all the
connections, we measure and record the transformer and load values under operating conditions.
The transformer ratio can be calculated using the measured values. A small difference in our
measured and calculated values for the ratio are present due to the small power loss in the
transformer core and hysteresis loses. Based on the transformer ratio we can analyze its
characteristics and perform further tests with the basics of the transformer that we are using.
PARAMETERS
VALUES
PRIMARY VOLTAGE
88 V
PRIMARY CURRENT
0.277 A
POWER FACTOR
0.81
SECONDARY VOLTAGE
38.7 V
SECONDARY CURRENT
0.499 A
POWER FACTOR
0.82
PRIMARY POWER
SECONDARY POWER
These values were calculated with a resistance of 58.076 ohm (2200||1000||470||220||110) and
inductance of 1.5 H at the secondary side. The power factor at the primary side was measured to
be 0.81, lag and 0.82 lag at the secondary side.
Transformer Ratio - =
38.7
88
= 1:2 (approx.)
The power in both the primary and secondary sides should be the same ideally, but there is a
discrepancy because of the power loss. The power in the secondary is 4.6 VA less than the
primary. Apart from the copper losses, the 18% power loss could be because some of the flux
leaks out of the transformer and also because the core heats up.
19.8
88 0.277
15.8
38.70.499
= 0.812 (lag)
= 0.818 (lag)
There is no discrepancy here as the measured values are the same as the calculated values.
A 0.8 lagging power factor indicates that the current lags the voltage by that factor and the load
is getting less active power. The load would get more active power if the power factor was 0.9
lagging instead.