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Single-phase transformer model including magnetic hysteresis and eddy currents

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In this paper, a single-phase core-type and shell-type transformer model is proposed on the level of state equations. The magnetic hysteresis and the eddy currents effects are successfully included based on the analytical description of the magnetic core topology. Predicted values from simulations are in very good agreement with published measurements and hence, the developed transformer model is a powerful tool for transient and steady-state studies.

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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, 26500, Rion, Greece

    A. D. Theocharis, J. Milias-Argitis & Th. Zacharias

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This work was supported by the Research Committee of the University of Patras under Grant B106.

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Theocharis, A.D., Milias-Argitis, J. & Zacharias, T. Single-phase transformer model including magnetic hysteresis and eddy currents. Electr Eng 90, 229–241 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-007-0071-5

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