Question

What are four different types of energy losses in a transformer? State how to reduce/minimize any one of them.

Answer 1

The four losses in a transformer are :

(i) Joules losses ,

(ii) Loss due to hysteresis 

(iii) Eddy current losses 

(iv) Loss due to leakage of flux Eddy current losses in a transformer take place in the core of the transformer. This loss is reduced by laminating the iron core.