Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core Formula

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Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core is defined as the ratio of dc power output to the transformer Volt-Ampere (VA) rating required by the secondary winding. Check FAQs
UF=AnetAtotal
UF - Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core?Anet - Net Cross Sectional Area?Atotal - Total Cross Sectional Area?

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Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
UF=AnetAtotal
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
UF=1000cm²3100cm²
Next Step Convert Units
UF=0.10.31
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
UF=0.10.31
Next Step Evaluate
UF=0.32258064516129
LAST Step Rounding Answer
UF=0.3226

Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core Formula Elements

Variables
Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core
Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core is defined as the ratio of dc power output to the transformer Volt-Ampere (VA) rating required by the secondary winding.
Symbol: UF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Net Cross Sectional Area
Net Cross Sectional Area is to be determined from the gross cross section area minus all openings and holes for fasteners.
Symbol: Anet
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Cross Sectional Area
Total Cross Sectional Area is the sum of all the partial cross-sections.
Symbol: Atotal
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core?

Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core evaluator uses Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core = Net Cross Sectional Area/Total Cross Sectional Area to evaluate the Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core, Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core is the ratio of effective cross sectional area to the total cross sectional area. Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core is denoted by UF symbol.

How to evaluate Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core, enter Net Cross Sectional Area (Anet) & Total Cross Sectional Area (Atotal) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core

What is the formula to find Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core?
The formula of Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core is expressed as Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core = Net Cross Sectional Area/Total Cross Sectional Area. Here is an example- 0.322581 = 0.1/0.31.
How to calculate Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core?
With Net Cross Sectional Area (Anet) & Total Cross Sectional Area (Atotal) we can find Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core using the formula - Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core = Net Cross Sectional Area/Total Cross Sectional Area.
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