IJSTE - International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering | Volume 1 | Issue 12 | June 2015

ISSN (online): 2349-784X

Design and Analysis of Transformer using

Prof. J.H. Patil

Abstract
Essentially, transformers consist of two electrical conductors called the primary winding and the secondary winding which are
coupled magnetically together by a magnetic circuit. Transformers working is based on the principle that energy can be
efficiently transferred by magnetic induction from one winding to another winding by a varying magnetic field produced by
alternating current. The magnetic circuit or core of a transformer is designed to provide a path for magnetic field, which is
necessary for induction of voltages between the windings. In this paper, we have a MATLAB-program that utilizes a Graphical
User Interface (GUI) to calculate the circuit parameters and efficiency of a power transformer. The GUI is designed in such a
way to allow the user to enter the resistances and reactance of the primary and the secondary sides, the resistance and reactance
that represent the core, the rating of the transformer and the transformer turn ratio. This program performs the calculations with
respect to the exact and approximate models of transformers for both cases, referred to primary and to secondary. In addition,
the MATLAB-based software presented in this paper will serve as a useful teaching and laboratory tool.
Keywords: MATLAB, Transformer, GUI, Analysis, Power Factor, Etc
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INTRODUCTION
The transformer is a valuable apparatus in electrical power systems, for it enables us to utilize different voltage levels across the
system for the most economical value. A transformer is a static device that transfers energy from one electrical circuit to another
purely by magnetic coupling. The purpose of a transformer is to change electrical voltage to a different value. Essentially, a
transformer consists of two or more windings coupled by mutual magnetic flux. If one of these windings, the primary, is
connected to an alternating-voltage source, an alternating flux will be produced whose amplitude will depend on the primary
voltage, the frequency of the applied voltage, and the number of turns. A portion of this flux, referred to as mutual flux, will link
a second winding of transformer.
A transformer works based on the principle that energy can be efficiently transferred by magnetic induction from one winding
to another winding by a varying magnetic field produced by alternating current. The magnetic circuit or core of a transformer is
designed to provide a path for the magnetic field, which is necessary for induction of voltages between the windings. A path of
low reluctance (that is, low resistance to magnetic lines of force),is normally used for this purpose. In addition to providing allow
reluctance path for the magnetic field, the core is designed to prevent the circulation of electric currents within the core. Such
circulating currents, called eddy currents cause heating and energy loss in the transformer. In addition, in transformer design,
engineers must ensure that compatibility with the imposed design specifications is met, while keeping manufacturing costs low
[1, 2].Consequently, the complexity of transformer design demands reliable and rigorous solution methods. ). In view of the
challenges, a user-friendly and effective way for calculating the magnetic circuit parameters of power transformers through the
use of software are seriously required. Given that MATLAB is one of the most popular mathematical programs used in
engineering analysis, in this paper a MATLABbased software tool will be developed for the design of the magnetic circuits of
power transformers. In this case, the software tool will make use of the MATLAB Application Program Interface (API) to extend
the b functionalities of MATLAB application to include the Design of the magnetic circuit of power transformers.
Specifically, this paper presents the design of the magnetic circuit of power transformers using MATLABbased software
presented in this paper. Sample design problem is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the software solution.

TRANSFORMER OVERVIEW
The input winding to a transformer is called the primary winding. The output winding is called the secondary winding. If there
are more turns of wire on the primary than on the secondary, the output voltage will be lower than the input voltage. For a stepdown and a step-up transformer. Notice that the winding with the greater number of turns has the higher voltage. one winding
has twice as many turns as the other. In one case the voltage is stepped down to half, while in the other the voltage is stepped up
to double. It is important to know the ratio of the number of turns of wire on the primary winding as compared to the secondary

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winding. This is called the turns ratio of the transformer. Transformers can be modeled as either ideal transformers or actual
transformers. In the case of ideal transformer, many assumptions have to be considered.

Fig. 1: Schematic Diagram of Step-Down and Step-Up Transformer

Some of these assumptions are the magnetic material is infinitely permeable and does not saturate, negligible core loss, all flux
is confined within the magnetic core and each winding has no resistance. While in the case of actual transformer, these
assumptions are no longer applicable.
A. Exact Model of Transformer:
The exact model of a transformer is shown in Figure 2. The parameters involved are the primary terminal voltage -PV, secondary
terminal voltage- SV, primary current-PI, secondary current- SI, excitation current-FI, primary resistance- RP, secondary
resistance- RS, primary leakage reactance-XP, secondary leakage reactance-XS, core resistance, RC, and magnetize in reactanceXM. Usually it is preferred to reflect the secondary side of the transformer to its primary side or the primary side to its secondary
side. This will simplify the calculation involved and results will be obtained in a faster manner.

Fig. 2: Exact Model of Transformer

The transformer exact model when it is referred to its primary and secondary shown below. Primary side is input side or it is
called source. The alternating voltage VP Whose magnitude is to be change is applied to the primary.
Secondary is connected to the load.

Fig. 3: Transformer Exact Model When It Is Referred To Its Primary Side

Fig. 4: Transformer Exact Model When It Is Referred To Its Secondary

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B. Approximate Models of Transformer:

Fig. 5: Approximate Models of Transformer

The approximate model when the shunt branch is moved to secondary side and the transformer Is referred to its primary is
shown in Figure 6. Figure 7 shows the model when the shunt branch is moved to primary and the transformer is referred to its
secondary while Figure 8 shows the same case with the shunt branch moved to secondary.

Fig. 6: Transformer Referred To Its Primary With Shunt

Fig. 7: Transformer Referred To Its Secondary With Shunt

Also, we can use approximate models with negligible shunt branch. Figure 8 shows anapproximate model for this case and the
transformer is referred to its primary. The same casewhen transformer is referred to its secondary is shown in Figure 9.

Fig. 8: Transformer Is Referred To Its Primary with Negligible Shunt Branch

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Fig. 9: Transformer Is Referred To Its Secondary with Negligible Shunt Branch

RELATED WORKS
A transformer has been defined by ANSI/IEEE [3] as a static electric device consisting of a winding, or two or more coupled
windings, with or without a magnetic core, for introducing mutual coupling between electric circuits [2]. Transformers operation
depends on electromagnetic induction between two stationary coils (the electric circuit)and a magnetic flux of changing
magnitude and polarity (the magnetic circuit). In practice, transformers transform electrical energy into magnetic energy, and
then back into electrical energy. Given its importance, transformer design is a big business in the electric power industry.
Basically, the aim of transformer design is to obtain the dimensions of all parts of the transformer in order to supply these data
to the manufacturer. The transformer design should be carried out based on the specifications given, using available material
economically in order to achieve low cost, low weight, small size and good operating performance. The transformer design is
worked out using various methods based on accumulated experience realized in different formulas, equations, tables and charts
[4]. Transformer design is a complex task in which engineers have to ensure that compatibility with the imposed specifications is
met, while keeping manufacturing costs low [1 , 2] In addition, in order to compete successfully in the global economy,
transformer manufacturers need design software capable of producing manufacturable and optimal designs in a very short time.
Over the years, several design procedures for transformers have appeared in many literatures [5, 6, 7]. Some of the literatures are
targeted at transformer design for teaching and hands-on training purposes [8, 9]. Furthermore, other literatures presented the
development or the use of various computer programs for transformer design [5, 10, 11, 12].Specifically, this paper presents the
design of the magnetic circuits of power transformer and the implementation of sample design problem using the MATLAB
based software presented in this paper.

MATLAB IMPLEMENTATION
MATLAB apps are self-contained MATLAB programs with GUI front ends that automate a task or calculation. The GUI
typically contains controls such as menus, toolbars, buttons, and sliders. Many MATLAB products, such as Curve Fitting
Toolbox, Signal Processing Toolbox, and Control System Toolbox, include apps with custom user interfaces. You can also
create your own custom apps, including their corresponding UIs, for others to use. GUIs (also known as graphical user interfaces
or UIs) provide point-and-click control of software applications, eliminating the need to learn a language or type commands in
order to run the application Computer simulation provides a simplification of reality due to its role in the design, analysis and
evaluation of systems. A variety of software tools is available to simulate engineering applications. The most popular software is
MATLAB. One difficulty students have in programming MATLAB scripts is in keeping the code organized. Developing a flow
chart of the pseudo-code steps helps the students to visualize the operation of the script, which is useful for planning
development and for debugging specific problems. The flow chart for the transformer model simulation is shown in Figure 10.
The segments above the dashed line in the figure deal with the GUI implementation, and the segments below the dashed line deal
with the calculation and result output.

Fig. 10: Flow Chart of Code Organization

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The development of a MATLAB GUI is not straightforward for electrical engineers with littleprogramming background. A
brief discussion follows of a strategy for simple GUIimplementation.
Figure 11 show home window of GUI. This window shows option to select the transformer test and performance, parameters
of primary and secondary side as well as provide proper path for analysis and GUI guideline.

Fig. 11: Starting Home Window

Fig. 12: Transformer Test and Performance Window

Fig. 13: Performance Analysis Window

CONCLUSION
For the analysis of transformers various parameters, programming was developed in to the MATLAB. Using Graphical User
Interface the MATLAB code calculate the electrical quantities of transformer as well as it generate its equivalent circuit and
performance graph of efficiency .This system is use in industry for analysis of transformer before actual manufacturing. Without

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analysis building and manufacturing of tranceformer become less efficient. Its easy to upgrade the Programs to calculated and
accommodated the design of other kind of transformer use of other designs of methodology.

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