3

Power Transformers

Bob C. Degeneff,     Department of Computer, Electrical, and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Transformers: Description and Use

3.3. Transformers: Theory and Principle

3.3.1. Equivalent Circuits

3.3.2. Magnetizing Current

3.3.3. Leakage Reactance

3.3.4. Magnetizing Inrush

3.4. Cooling Methods

3.4.1. Liquid-Filled Transformers

3.4.2. Dry-Type Transformers

3.5. Transformer Applications

3.6. Cores and Windings

3.6.1. Core Form Transformer

3.6.2. Shell-Form Transformer

3.7. Transformer Performance

3.7.1. Losses and Efficiency

3.7.2. Sound

3.7.3. Overcurrent

3.8. Acceptance Tests

    References

3.1 Introduction

This chapter presents a very ...

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