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Copper losses are energy losses from the windings, due to the currents passing through them. During an open-circuit test, there is no secondary current (so no secondary copper losses) and the primary current is very low (so the primary copper losses are minimum).

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Why us the power measured during the open circuit test considered to be approximately equal to the core loss?

During open circuit test on transformer, no load is connected across the secondary side. Hence, the total power drawn by the transformer is only to induce the voltage across the secondary, i.e., core loss AND negligible amount of primary copper loss. As the primary copper losses during open circuit are negligible, it is practice to attribute the open circuit power to core loss.


Why iron loss is constant but copper loss is variable in a transformer?

Iron loss it includes the core loss is partically the same at all loads and copper loss the value of cu loss is found from short circuit test


Short circuit test of transformer what gives?

Gives us Copper loss


Is wattmeter reading under no load test is equal to iron loss of the transformer?

Yes; that is the principle used in no-load tests on transformers. The current in the copper windings is zero on the secondary and low on the primary, so the copper loss is negligible.


Why open circuit test the ohmic losses are negligible in comparison with normal core loss-explain?

In the open circuit test, the voltage applied to the transformer is at its rated value with no load (open terminals), resulting in minimal current flowing through the windings. As a result, the copper losses (ohmic losses) in the windings are negligible since the current is minimal. The main power loss in this test is from core losses due to hysteresis and eddy currents in the core material, which are much larger than the ohmic losses when the transformer is under load.


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Is core loss same as no load loss in transformer?

Yes, that is almost true, apart from a very small copper loss in the primary winding that carries the small magnetising current. The core loss (iron loss) depends on the applied voltage. This loss is measured by the open-circuit test, carried out at the working voltage.


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In a properly functioning automotive engine, daily oil loss should be negligible. The tornado damage to my home was negligible, but my car was destroyed. The news had a negligible effect on the price of the company's stock.


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Copper loss electrons.


Why do you neglect iron loss in transformer during short circuit test?

in short circuit test we apply rated current with the LV side shorted.so the applied voltage will be very low. iron loss depends on the applied voltage.so it is neglected


Calculate copper losses at 75c?

Copper Loss at 75 C = Copper Loss at Ambient Temperature C * (310/(235+Ambient Temperature C))


What is the formula for calculating power loss in a circuit, involving the keyword i2r?

The formula for calculating power loss in a circuit is P i2 R, where P represents power loss, i is the current flowing through the circuit, and R is the resistance of the circuit.