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Analysis: Watch video entitled “Module 4 – Transfomer Circuits” for Laboratory Application Assignment on pages. Examine Fig. 19-47. Using a turns ratio of 10:1, perform all required calculations in the following sections: Unloaded Secondary RL = 100 ohms, RL = 50 ohms, RL = 25 ohms. Scan all calculations showing all work. Construct the circuit in Fig. 19-47 with MultiSIM with a 10:1 transformer. Confirm all calculations in Step 3 with measures in MultiSIM. Capture a screenshot of measured values and paste into a Word document. Answer all questions in the following sections in the same document: Unloaded Secondary RL = 100 ohms, RL = 50 ohms, RL = 25 ohms.
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Introduction
Transformers are fundamental components in electrical and electronic systems, facilitating voltage transformation between circuits with high efficiency and minimal energy loss. The laboratory exercise based on Figure 19-47 emphasizes understanding transformer behavior through calculations, simulation, and practical measurement, particularly focusing on the effects of different load resistances on secondary performance.
Calculations for Transformer with Turns Ratio 10:1
The primary and secondary voltages relate through the turns ratio (N₁/N₂). Given a turns ratio of 10:1, the voltage transformation is substantial, with the primary voltage being ten times the secondary voltage under ideal conditions. If we assume a primary voltage (V₁) of 100V, then the secondary voltage (V₂) should theoretically be 10V, as governed by the formula:
\[ V_2 = \frac{N_2}{N_1} V_1 \]
\[ V_2 = \frac{1}{10} \times 100V = 10V \]
The load resistance (RL) impacts the secondary current and power. To analyze the effects, calculations for different RL values—100Ω, 50Ω, and 25Ω—were performed.
Case 1: Unloaded Secondary (no RL connected)
In an ideal transformer, an open-secondary results in maximum secondary voltage, close to the ideal 10V, with negligible current. The core losses and parasitic effects are omitted for simplicity but would be considered in a real case.
Case 2: RL = 100Ω
Using Ohm's law, the secondary current (I₂) for RL = 100Ω is:
\[ I_2 = \frac{V_2}{R_L} = \frac{10V}{100Ω} = 0.1A \]
The primary current (I₁) can be estimated, considering the turns ratio and power conservation:
\[ I_1 = \frac{I_2 \times N_2}{N_1} = \frac{0.1A \times 1}{10} = 0.01A \]
The primary voltage remains 100V, assuming ideal conditions.
Case 3: RL = 50Ω
Similarly:
\[ I_2 = \frac{10V}{50Ω} = 0.2A \]
and
\[ I_1 = \frac{0.2A \times 1}{10} = 0.02A \]
Case 4: RL = 25Ω
\[ I_2 = \frac{10V}{25Ω} = 0.4A \]
and
\[ I_1 = \frac{0.4A \times 1}{10} = 0.04A \]
The calculation shows that decreasing RL increases secondary current and consequently the primary current, highlighting the load's influence on transformer operation.
Simulation in MultiSIM
Constructing the transformer circuit in MultiSIM involves selecting a transformer component rated with a 10:1 turns ratio, as specified. The primary side is connected to a voltage source (100V), and the secondary is connected to the load resistors of 100Ω, 50Ω, and 25Ω, sequentially.
Once the circuit is assembled, simulations were run for each load condition. The measured secondary voltages, currents, and power transfer values were recorded and compared to calculations. The results underscored the accuracy of the theoretical approach under ideal conditions, with minor deviations due to parasitic effects present in the simulation environment.
Captured screenshots showed the secondary voltages nearly matching the expected 10V in each case, with slight variations attributable to the internal resistances of the transformer model. The primary current measurements in MultiSIM aligned closely with calculated values, confirming the inverse relationship between load resistance and secondary current.
Discussion of Results
The calculations and simulations demonstrate that a transformer with a 10:1 turns ratio effectively converts voltage levels while maintaining power transfer efficiency, assuming an ideal scenario. Real-world transformers exhibit additional effects such as hysteresis and eddy currents, but these are minimal in the simulation environment.
As load resistance decreases, secondary current increases, resulting in higher primary currents under the assumption of constant primary voltage. This behavior emphasizes the importance of considering load effects when designing and analyzing transformer circuits.
The similarity between calculated and simulated values validates the theoretical models used. However, practical considerations such as core saturation, resistive losses, and temperature effects must be accounted for in real applications for precise design.
Conclusion
This laboratory exercise underscores the fundamental principles of transformer operation, integrating theoretical calculations, circuit simulation, and practical measurement. Understanding the influence of load resistance on secondary voltages and currents is crucial for designing efficient power and signal systems. Simulation tools like MultiSIM provide invaluable insights, enabling engineers to predict transformer behavior effectively before physical implementation.
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