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Many wonder what is the function of iron core transformer. The iron core in a transformer facilitates max flow of magnetic flux between primary and secondary windings. It result in inducement of the same voltage in both windings is possible.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoYou use an iron core in a transformer because you want to maximize the efficiency of the transformer. Transformers work on the principle of magnetic coupling between two or more alternating current carrying windings. You need a ferrous material to focus the magnetic lines of force, and iron is particularly good as a ferrous material.
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Iron is a 'soft' magnetic material, which means that it can be magnetised and demagnetised very easily. When we pass an alternating current through the primary winding of a transformer, an alternating magnetic field is set up within the core. Iron allows this magnetic field to increase, decrease, and reverse, as the current varies, very easily and without any significant loss of energy. Steel, on the other hand, is a 'hard' magnetic material, which means that it is difficult to magnetise and demagnetise, and requires a great deal of energy, making it unsuitable for a transformer core.
Incidentally, transformer cores are often described as being manufactured from 'silicon steel' or 'transformer steel'. These are misnomers, because they are actually manufactured from silicon iron.
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∙ 12y agoTo 'contain' the magnetic flux produced by the primary winding, to ensure that it links with the secondary winding with the minimum 'leakage'. The core is a magnetic circuit manufactured from laminations of silicon steel, to maximise the flux density and to minimise eddy-current and hysteresis losses.
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∙ 11y agohysteresis loop has minimum loop area...so core loss willl be minimum....
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What happen if the iron core is replaced by gold in the case of transformer?
You will have a very expensive but worthless transformer. Gold is not a ferromagnetic material, so it will not contain the magnetic flux needed to link the separate windings.
Why aluminium can't be used as core of transformer?
Because aluminium is, in simple terms, 'non-magnetic' and will not support the formation of magnetic flux. 'Soft' ferrousmetals with low reluctance* (i.e. metals such as iron or silicon steel) must be used.[*'reluctance' is equivalent to 'resistance' in an electric circuit]
What is the basic Difference between ferrite core and normal transformer?
i think Transformer operates AC and ferrite core operates in DC
What is transformer tank?
The container the transformer core and windings are placed inside is the tank.
The leakage flux of transformer depends on?
Actually it depends on the air gap between the core and the windings of the transformer. This is the reason why stepped core is used in medium and large transformers as it decreases the air gap between the windings and the core of the transformer.
Why transformer core is of magnetic not of wooden?
The transformer core is ferromagnetic in order to focus and concentrate the magnetic fields generated in the windings. This improves coupling and increases inductance.
Is it possible to use optic fiber as a core in the transformer?
No. Transformers operate on the principle of conversion of electric current to and from magnetism. Optic fiber is not ferromagnetic, nor is it conductive.
What is the difference between isolation transformer and ferromagnetic transformer?
An isolation transformer is usually a ferromagnetic transformer. The question needs to be framed more usefully.
What is the use of core transformer?
500w iron core transformer .that kind of size
What is use of metering core in transformer bushing?
It is the current transformer core meant for metering.
What happen if the iron core is replaced by gold in the case of transformer?
You will have a very expensive but worthless transformer. Gold is not a ferromagnetic material, so it will not contain the magnetic flux needed to link the separate windings.
A solenoid with a ferromagnetic core is called a(n)?
Loadestone
Ferromagnetic materials used in a transformer must have?
non linear B-H characteristics
What is a solenoid with a ferromagnetic core called?
Its called an electromagnet
CAN you able to use any other thing instead of iron core in transformer?
shell type core can be used
Why aluminium can't be used as core of transformer?
Because aluminium is, in simple terms, 'non-magnetic' and will not support the formation of magnetic flux. 'Soft' ferrousmetals with low reluctance* (i.e. metals such as iron or silicon steel) must be used.[*'reluctance' is equivalent to 'resistance' in an electric circuit]
What Is a core-core type transformer?
A 'core type' transformer core is one in which the primary windings and secondary windings are placed around each of the limbs, as opposed to a 'shell type' core, in which the two windings are placed across the centre core. A core-type core is a magnetic circuit equivalent to an electric series circuit, whereas a shell-type core is equivalent to an electric parallel circuit. This is better answered with a diagram, so I suggest that you do a search on the internet.
