Simulation, design and fabrication of an efficient single phase transformer

Transformer is a vital component of electric power systems for transmission and distribution. Robust design for the efficiency enhancement is the main stress in the fabrication of a transformer. Efficiency of a practical transformer is limited by the losses which are accounted for the design and manufacturing imperfections. This paper deals with the simulation, design and fabrication of a 0.30 KVA, Single phase, Shell type, tapped transformer. Design and fabrication of this transformer has been made possible by the special calculations and design procedure. Simulation has been performed in MATLAB. Open circuit test and short-circuit tests have been performed to investigate the losses and efficiency of the designed transformer. Simulation results and experimental results have been compared which are closely matching.