Title :
Investigation of transformer performance by the finite element method
Author :
Ruangsinchaiwanich, S. ; Khongseephai, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Naresuan Univ., Phitsanuloke, Thailand
Abstract :
Although precise analytical methods for studying transformer performance, such as iron loss, copper loss and stray loss, are complicated, the finite element method (FEM) proved to be a potential tool for analyzing this subject. This study illustrated that transformer parameters, such as core shape, air-gap length and core type, significantly affected transformer performances. Furthermore, the 2D and 3D finite element analysis provided understandable visual for transformer designers.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; transformer cores; 2D-3D finite element analysis; FEM; air-gap length; copper loss; core shape; iron loss; stray loss; transformer performance; Air gaps; Circuit faults; Coils; Finite element methods; Iron; Prototypes; Temperature; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance; Transformer cores; Air-gap length; Core Shape; Efficiency; FEM; Transformer;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Machines and Systems, 2009. ICEMS 2009. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tokyo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5177-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-4-88686-067-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICEMS.2009.5382737
