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How many types of losses in transformer?

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Ajmalnayab

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Basically two types:

1. Copper losses:- when the transformer is loaded, current flows in primary and secondary winding, there is loss of electrical energy due to the resistance of the primary winding, and secondary winding and they are called variable losses. These losses depend upon the loading conditions of the Transformers. Therefore, these losses are also called as variable losses.

2. Iron losses or core losses:-The losses that occur in the core are known as core losses or iron losses. Two types of iron losses are: > eddy current loss

> Hysteresis loss.

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