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Electrical Engineering · CHAPTER 04
Transformers
Change voltage levels, isolate systems and understand the machine at the heart of every grid.
CHAPTER CONTENT
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04.01PLANNED LESSON
How transformers work
Mutual induction and the physical principle behind voltage conversion.
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04.02PLANNED LESSON
Construction & transformer types
Cores, windings, cooling and the machines used in real networks.
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04.03PLANNED LESSON
Ratios, current & power
Connect turns ratio to voltage and current transformation.
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04.04PLANNED LESSON
Vector groups
Decode winding connections, phase displacement and Dyn notation.
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04.05PLANNED LESSON
The equivalent circuit
Model losses, magnetisation and leakage impedance.
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04.06PLANNED LESSON
Losses & efficiency
Separate copper and iron losses and evaluate performance.
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04.07LIVE PREVIEW
Fault current laboratory
Change transformer ratings and watch prospective short-circuit current react.
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