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Lecture Notes 
ME 269 
Chapter 7 
Transformers 
Ali Naderian 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 1
Transformer 
• A transformer is a stationary 
electric machine which transfers 
electrical energy (power) from 
one voltage level to another 
voltage level. 
• Unlike in rotating machines, 
there is no electrical to 
mechanical energy conversion . 
• A transformer is a static device 
and all currents and voltages are 
AC. 
• The transfer of energy takes 
place through the magnetic field. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 2
Transformer Principles 
• It has 2 electric circuits called 
primary and secondary. 
• A magnetic circuit provides the 
link between primary and 
secondary. 
• When an AC voltage is applied 
to the primary winding (Vp)of 
the transformer, an AC current 
will result (Ip). Ip sets up a 
time-varying magnetic flux φ in 
the core. 
• A voltage is induced to the 
secondary circuit (Vs) 
according to the Farday’s law. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 3
Transformer Core Types 
• The magnetic (iron) core 
is made of thin laminated 
steel. 
• The reason of using 
laminated steel is to 
minimizing the eddy 
current loss by reducing 
thickness (t): 
• 2 common cross section 
of core is square or 
rectangular ) for small 
transformers and circular 
(stepped ) for the large 
and 3 phase transformers. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 4
Transformer Construction 
2 Type of Transformers: 
• 1- Core (U/I) Type: is constructed 
from a stack of U- and I-shaped 
laminations. In a core-type 
transformer, the primary and 
secondary windings are wound on 
two different legs of the core. 
• 2- Shell Type: A shell-type 
transformer is constructed from a 
stack of E- and I-shaped 
laminations. In a shell-type 
transformer, the primary and 
secondary windings are wound on 
the same leg of the core, as 
concentric windings, one on top of 
the other one. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 5
3 Phase Transformer 
• The three phase transformer 
iron core has three legs. 
• A phase winding is placed in 
each leg. 
• So, each leg has 2 sets of 
winding : Primary and 
Secondary. They are placed 
on top of each other and 
insulated by layers or tubes. 
Secondary Winding 
Phase 
A 
3-leg Core 
Phase 
B 
Primary Winding 
Phase 
C 
• All the 3 legs have the same primary 
coil turns (NpA=NpB=NpC). The 3 
secondary winding have aslo the 
same coil turns(NsA=NsB=NsC). 
Otherwise the induced voltage is 
unbalanced. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 6
Ideal Transformer 
• Induced Voltages: 
The induced emf in primary winding is: 
Ep = 4.44 Np Φm f, 
where Np is the number of winding turns in 
primary winding, Φm, the maximum (peak) 
flux, and f the frequency of the supply 
voltage. 
• Similarly, the induced emf in secondary 
winding: 
Es = 4.44 Ns Φm f, 
• where Ns is the number of winding turns in 
secondary winding. 
• Turns Ratio, a = Ep/Es = Np/Ns 
Voltage generation 
Vp 
Np Ns 
φ 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 7 
Vs 
Ep Es 
Ip
Ideal Transformer 
• If the transformer is ideal, 
Pin=Pout 
(Input power = Output power). 
• Assuming the power factor to be 
same on both sides, 
Vp Ip = Vs Is 
Hence, Np/Ns= Vp/Vs = Is/Ip =a 
Transformer loaded 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 8 
ZL 
Ep Es 
Load 
Ip Is 
Vp 
φ c 
Vs 
Np Ns 
Symbol Circuit 
Of a transformer 
Note that in transformers, subscripts 
“1” and “p” are used interchangeably 
for the primary-side quantities. Also, 
subscripts “2” and “s” are used 
interchangeably for the secondary-side 
quantities.
Real Transformer 
• Leakage Flux: Not all of the flux produced by the primary current links the 
winding, but there is leakage of some flux into air surrounding the 
primary. Similarly, not all of the flux produced by the secondary current 
(load current) links the secondary, rather there is loss of flux due to 
leakage. These effects are modelled as leakage reactance in the 
equivalent circuit representation. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 9
Equivalent Circuit of a Real 
Transformer 
Equivalent Circuit of a Two-winding, 1-phase, Transformer: 
Rc :core loss component, This resistance models the active loss of the core 
Xm : magnetization component, This reactance models the reactive loss of the core 
Rp and Xp are resistance and reactance of the primary winding 
Rs and Xs are resistance and reactance of the secondary winding 
j j 
Rc jXm 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 10
Real Transformer 
• Impedance Transfer: 
To model a transformer, it is important to understand how impedance are 
transferred from one side to another, that is primary to secondary or 
secondary to primary. Impedance transfer helps to calculate the 
current/voltage easier and get ride of the ratio for the rest of the calculation. 
• Looking into the circuit from source side, let us define the impedance as 
Zin = Vp/Ip 
• Looking into the circuit from load side (neglecting the load itself), let us 
define the impedance as ZL = Vs/Is 
• Relating Vp/Ip in terms of Vs/Is using the turns ration, a, 
[Vp/Ip]= a2 [Vs/Is] 
Zin = a2 ZL 
Hence, in general, any impedance transferred from secondary side to 
primary side must be multiplied by the square of the turns-ratio, a2. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 11
Real Transformer 
Equivalent Circuit - seen from primary side 
′ = S V 
j j 
The terminal voltage (Vp, Vs) is not constant and changes depends on the 
load current. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 12
Example 1 
• A Single phase 20 KVA, 2400 / 240 V, 60 
Hz transformer has the following 
parameters: 
Rp = 0.8 Ω, Xp= 3 Ω, Rs = 0.008 Ω, Xs = 0.03 Ω, Rs = 0.04 Ω and Xs = 
0.08 Ω, Xm= 400 Ω, Rc=1500 Ω 
The transformer delivers 20 kW at 0.8 pf lagging to a 
load on the low voltage side. Find the equivalent circuit 
referred to the primary and draw the equivalent circuit 
and phasor diagram. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 13
Approximate circuit 
Neglecting Core Loss 
Approximate Simplified Equivalent Circuit - seen from primary side 
′ = S V 
j j 
= + Ω ep p S R R a2R 
= ( + 2 ) Ω 
ep P S X j X a X 
p ep ep L P KVL : V = (R + jX + a2Z )I 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 14
Equivalent Circuit 
In this model, the parameters from secondary are transferred to primary side. 
Rep = Rp + a2 Rs 
Xep = Xp + a2 Xs 
where, Rep and Xep are equivalent resistance and reactance from primary 
winding side. 
j 
j 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 15
Voltage Regulation 
VR V V 
% = 100 
× = 
− 
NL FL 
V 
NL 
= (Vp– aVs) ×100 / aVs 
= (Vp– V′ 
s) ×100 / V′ 
s 
Note: The primary side voltage is always adjusted to meet the 
load changes; hence, V′ 
s and Vs are kept constant. There is no 
source on the secondary side 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 16
Efficiency of Transformers 
As always, efficiency is defined as power output to power input 
ratio. 
η = Pout/Pin ×100 % 
Pin = Pout + Pcore + Pcopper 
Pcopper represents the copper losses in primary and secondary 
windings. There are no rotational losses. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 17
Example 2 
Example: a 150 kVA, 2400/240 V transformer has 
the following parameters referred to the primary: 
Rep = 0.5 Ω, Xep = 1.5 Ω, the shunt magnetizing 
branch is very large and can be neglected. At full 
load, the transformer delivers rated kVA at 0.85 p.f. 
lagging and the secondary voltage is 240 V. 
Calculate: 
1. The voltage regulation 
2. The efficiency assuming core loss = 600 W. 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 18
Real Transformer 
Equivalent circuit parameters 
• Open Circuit Test: Secondary (normally 
the HV winding) is open, that means 
there is no load across secondary 
terminals; hence there is no current in 
the secondary. 
• Winding losses are negligible, and the 
source mainly supplies the core losses, 
Pcore. 
• Parameters obtained: Test is done at 
rated voltage with secondary open. So, 
the ammeter reads the no-load current, 
Io; the wattmeter reads the core losses, 
and the voltmeter reads the applied 
primary voltage. 
Open circuit test 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 19
Real Transformer 
Equivalent circuit parameters 
• Wattmeter reading = Poc = Pcore 
• Hence, Rc (LV) = V2 
(LV)/Poc 
• Note: The open circuit test was done by 
energizing the LV (low voltage) side with 
secondary (HV) open. 
• Once, Rc(LV) is known, Xm can be found 
as follows. 
• Ic(LV) = V(LV)/Rc(LV) 
• But, Ammeter reading = Io. 
• Therefore, Im(LV) = Io - Ic(LV) 
• Xm = V(LV)/Im(LV) 
Open circuit test 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 20
Real Transformer 
Equivalent circuit parameters 
• Secondary (normally the LV winding) is 
shorted, that means there is no voltage 
across secondary terminals; but a large 
current flows in the secondary. 
• Parameters obtained: Test is done at 
reduced voltage (about 5% of rated 
voltage) with full-load current in the 
secondary. So, the ammeter reads the 
full-load current, Ip; the wattmeter 
reads the winding losses, and the 
voltmeter reads the applied primary 
voltage. 
Short- circuit test 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 21
Real Transformer 
Equivalent circuit parameters 
• Core losses are negligible as the applied 
voltage is << rated voltage. 
• Rep = Psc/I2 
sc 
• But, Zep(HV) = Vsc (HV)/Isc hence, 
Xep(HV) can be obtained 
Short- circuit test 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 22
Transformer Types Based on 
Windings Turns Ratio (a) 
Based on the value of the turns-ratio a, 3 different types of 
transformer are commercially available: 
1 
2 
3 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 23
1- Step-down Transformer 
Distribution Transformers 
used by Hydro companies to 
deliver the electric energy 
Applications : 
- Electrical distribution 
networks (to reduce the 
voltage from medium voltage 
(10,000 V – 30,000 V) to low 
voltage (110 V or 208 V) for 
different costumers. 
- To reduce the plug voltage 
(110 V) to lower voltages in 
electronic equipments/ 
circuits such as radio, 
phone, lap top, adaptors, … . 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 24
2- Step-Up Transformer 
• A step-up transformer is one whose secondary voltage is 
greater than its primary voltage. 
Applications : 
- Power plants to increase the 
generated voltage and send it 
to high voltage transmission 
lines. 
- To increase the voltage in 
order to get higher electrical 
field (TVs, Radar and 
Microwaves, 
2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 25

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Chapter 7 transformers

  • 1. Lecture Notes ME 269 Chapter 7 Transformers Ali Naderian 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 1
  • 2. Transformer • A transformer is a stationary electric machine which transfers electrical energy (power) from one voltage level to another voltage level. • Unlike in rotating machines, there is no electrical to mechanical energy conversion . • A transformer is a static device and all currents and voltages are AC. • The transfer of energy takes place through the magnetic field. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 2
  • 3. Transformer Principles • It has 2 electric circuits called primary and secondary. • A magnetic circuit provides the link between primary and secondary. • When an AC voltage is applied to the primary winding (Vp)of the transformer, an AC current will result (Ip). Ip sets up a time-varying magnetic flux φ in the core. • A voltage is induced to the secondary circuit (Vs) according to the Farday’s law. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 3
  • 4. Transformer Core Types • The magnetic (iron) core is made of thin laminated steel. • The reason of using laminated steel is to minimizing the eddy current loss by reducing thickness (t): • 2 common cross section of core is square or rectangular ) for small transformers and circular (stepped ) for the large and 3 phase transformers. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 4
  • 5. Transformer Construction 2 Type of Transformers: • 1- Core (U/I) Type: is constructed from a stack of U- and I-shaped laminations. In a core-type transformer, the primary and secondary windings are wound on two different legs of the core. • 2- Shell Type: A shell-type transformer is constructed from a stack of E- and I-shaped laminations. In a shell-type transformer, the primary and secondary windings are wound on the same leg of the core, as concentric windings, one on top of the other one. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 5
  • 6. 3 Phase Transformer • The three phase transformer iron core has three legs. • A phase winding is placed in each leg. • So, each leg has 2 sets of winding : Primary and Secondary. They are placed on top of each other and insulated by layers or tubes. Secondary Winding Phase A 3-leg Core Phase B Primary Winding Phase C • All the 3 legs have the same primary coil turns (NpA=NpB=NpC). The 3 secondary winding have aslo the same coil turns(NsA=NsB=NsC). Otherwise the induced voltage is unbalanced. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 6
  • 7. Ideal Transformer • Induced Voltages: The induced emf in primary winding is: Ep = 4.44 Np Φm f, where Np is the number of winding turns in primary winding, Φm, the maximum (peak) flux, and f the frequency of the supply voltage. • Similarly, the induced emf in secondary winding: Es = 4.44 Ns Φm f, • where Ns is the number of winding turns in secondary winding. • Turns Ratio, a = Ep/Es = Np/Ns Voltage generation Vp Np Ns φ 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 7 Vs Ep Es Ip
  • 8. Ideal Transformer • If the transformer is ideal, Pin=Pout (Input power = Output power). • Assuming the power factor to be same on both sides, Vp Ip = Vs Is Hence, Np/Ns= Vp/Vs = Is/Ip =a Transformer loaded 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 8 ZL Ep Es Load Ip Is Vp φ c Vs Np Ns Symbol Circuit Of a transformer Note that in transformers, subscripts “1” and “p” are used interchangeably for the primary-side quantities. Also, subscripts “2” and “s” are used interchangeably for the secondary-side quantities.
  • 9. Real Transformer • Leakage Flux: Not all of the flux produced by the primary current links the winding, but there is leakage of some flux into air surrounding the primary. Similarly, not all of the flux produced by the secondary current (load current) links the secondary, rather there is loss of flux due to leakage. These effects are modelled as leakage reactance in the equivalent circuit representation. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 9
  • 10. Equivalent Circuit of a Real Transformer Equivalent Circuit of a Two-winding, 1-phase, Transformer: Rc :core loss component, This resistance models the active loss of the core Xm : magnetization component, This reactance models the reactive loss of the core Rp and Xp are resistance and reactance of the primary winding Rs and Xs are resistance and reactance of the secondary winding j j Rc jXm 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 10
  • 11. Real Transformer • Impedance Transfer: To model a transformer, it is important to understand how impedance are transferred from one side to another, that is primary to secondary or secondary to primary. Impedance transfer helps to calculate the current/voltage easier and get ride of the ratio for the rest of the calculation. • Looking into the circuit from source side, let us define the impedance as Zin = Vp/Ip • Looking into the circuit from load side (neglecting the load itself), let us define the impedance as ZL = Vs/Is • Relating Vp/Ip in terms of Vs/Is using the turns ration, a, [Vp/Ip]= a2 [Vs/Is] Zin = a2 ZL Hence, in general, any impedance transferred from secondary side to primary side must be multiplied by the square of the turns-ratio, a2. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 11
  • 12. Real Transformer Equivalent Circuit - seen from primary side ′ = S V j j The terminal voltage (Vp, Vs) is not constant and changes depends on the load current. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 12
  • 13. Example 1 • A Single phase 20 KVA, 2400 / 240 V, 60 Hz transformer has the following parameters: Rp = 0.8 Ω, Xp= 3 Ω, Rs = 0.008 Ω, Xs = 0.03 Ω, Rs = 0.04 Ω and Xs = 0.08 Ω, Xm= 400 Ω, Rc=1500 Ω The transformer delivers 20 kW at 0.8 pf lagging to a load on the low voltage side. Find the equivalent circuit referred to the primary and draw the equivalent circuit and phasor diagram. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 13
  • 14. Approximate circuit Neglecting Core Loss Approximate Simplified Equivalent Circuit - seen from primary side ′ = S V j j = + Ω ep p S R R a2R = ( + 2 ) Ω ep P S X j X a X p ep ep L P KVL : V = (R + jX + a2Z )I 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 14
  • 15. Equivalent Circuit In this model, the parameters from secondary are transferred to primary side. Rep = Rp + a2 Rs Xep = Xp + a2 Xs where, Rep and Xep are equivalent resistance and reactance from primary winding side. j j 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 15
  • 16. Voltage Regulation VR V V % = 100 × = − NL FL V NL = (Vp– aVs) ×100 / aVs = (Vp– V′ s) ×100 / V′ s Note: The primary side voltage is always adjusted to meet the load changes; hence, V′ s and Vs are kept constant. There is no source on the secondary side 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 16
  • 17. Efficiency of Transformers As always, efficiency is defined as power output to power input ratio. η = Pout/Pin ×100 % Pin = Pout + Pcore + Pcopper Pcopper represents the copper losses in primary and secondary windings. There are no rotational losses. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 17
  • 18. Example 2 Example: a 150 kVA, 2400/240 V transformer has the following parameters referred to the primary: Rep = 0.5 Ω, Xep = 1.5 Ω, the shunt magnetizing branch is very large and can be neglected. At full load, the transformer delivers rated kVA at 0.85 p.f. lagging and the secondary voltage is 240 V. Calculate: 1. The voltage regulation 2. The efficiency assuming core loss = 600 W. 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 18
  • 19. Real Transformer Equivalent circuit parameters • Open Circuit Test: Secondary (normally the HV winding) is open, that means there is no load across secondary terminals; hence there is no current in the secondary. • Winding losses are negligible, and the source mainly supplies the core losses, Pcore. • Parameters obtained: Test is done at rated voltage with secondary open. So, the ammeter reads the no-load current, Io; the wattmeter reads the core losses, and the voltmeter reads the applied primary voltage. Open circuit test 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 19
  • 20. Real Transformer Equivalent circuit parameters • Wattmeter reading = Poc = Pcore • Hence, Rc (LV) = V2 (LV)/Poc • Note: The open circuit test was done by energizing the LV (low voltage) side with secondary (HV) open. • Once, Rc(LV) is known, Xm can be found as follows. • Ic(LV) = V(LV)/Rc(LV) • But, Ammeter reading = Io. • Therefore, Im(LV) = Io - Ic(LV) • Xm = V(LV)/Im(LV) Open circuit test 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 20
  • 21. Real Transformer Equivalent circuit parameters • Secondary (normally the LV winding) is shorted, that means there is no voltage across secondary terminals; but a large current flows in the secondary. • Parameters obtained: Test is done at reduced voltage (about 5% of rated voltage) with full-load current in the secondary. So, the ammeter reads the full-load current, Ip; the wattmeter reads the winding losses, and the voltmeter reads the applied primary voltage. Short- circuit test 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 21
  • 22. Real Transformer Equivalent circuit parameters • Core losses are negligible as the applied voltage is << rated voltage. • Rep = Psc/I2 sc • But, Zep(HV) = Vsc (HV)/Isc hence, Xep(HV) can be obtained Short- circuit test 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 22
  • 23. Transformer Types Based on Windings Turns Ratio (a) Based on the value of the turns-ratio a, 3 different types of transformer are commercially available: 1 2 3 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 23
  • 24. 1- Step-down Transformer Distribution Transformers used by Hydro companies to deliver the electric energy Applications : - Electrical distribution networks (to reduce the voltage from medium voltage (10,000 V – 30,000 V) to low voltage (110 V or 208 V) for different costumers. - To reduce the plug voltage (110 V) to lower voltages in electronic equipments/ circuits such as radio, phone, lap top, adaptors, … . 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 24
  • 25. 2- Step-Up Transformer • A step-up transformer is one whose secondary voltage is greater than its primary voltage. Applications : - Power plants to increase the generated voltage and send it to high voltage transmission lines. - To increase the voltage in order to get higher electrical field (TVs, Radar and Microwaves, 2/27/2007 ME 269 Transformer 25