4. The iron loss in a transformer core at normal flux density was measured at frequencies of 30 and 50 Hz, the results being 30 W and 54 W respectively. Calculate (a) the hysteresis loss and (b) the eddy current loss at 50 Hz. [44 W, 10 W]

(a) Using Faraday's Law as a starting point prove that the maximum operating voltage of a transformer to avoid magnetic saturation is given by the following equation: Q3 Vrms=4.44N.f.Bmax.Ac where: Vrms = maximum rms operating voltage avoiding magnetic saturation N = number of turns in the winding f= electrical frequency (Hz) Bmax = maximum flux density (T) (typically 1.3T for iron) Ac = Iron core cross sectional area (m²) A single phase transformer has the parameters shown on Table Q3 and is connected to a 230 V and 50 Hz AC supply. Sketch the equivalent circuit and using this determine: (b) (i) The Secondary voltage under Open Circuit (Vsoc) (ii) The Secondary voltage, current and power (W) given a 0.6 Q resistive Load. (iii) The efficiency and voltage regulation at this load Through suitable calculations determine whether the size, weight or cost of this transformer could be reduced such that it operated below a maximum flux density of 1.3 T and the current density in both windings…

9. How does the concept of magnetic saturation impact the performance of transformers and inductors?