2. A 500 kVA, 2000 V / 400 V, 50 Hz, single phase transformer has an iron loss of 800 W and a full load copper loss of 1800 W. Calculate its efficiency for full load at 0.6 power factor.
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The total losses of the transformer can be calculated by adding the iron loss and the full-load copper loss. Total losses = Iron loss + Full-load copper loss Total losses = 800 W + 1800 W Total losses = 2600 W Show more…
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