Eddy Current Loss Calculator

✖Eddy Current Coefficient is a coefficient that depends on the inverse of resistivity of the material used in the winding of transformer.ⓘ Eddy Current Coefficient [K_e]			+10% -10%
✖Maximum Flux Density is defined as the number of lines of force passing through a unit area of material.ⓘ Maximum Flux Density [B_max]			+10% -10%
✖Supply Frequency means Induction motors are designed for a specific voltage per frequency ratio (V/Hz). The voltage is called the supply voltage and the frequency is called the 'Supply Frequency'.ⓘ Supply Frequency [f]			+10% -10%
✖Lamination Thickness is defined as the combined width of all the lamination in the core of a transformer.ⓘ Lamination Thickness [w]			+10% -10%
✖Volume of Core is defined as the total volume of the material used to construct the core of a transmformer.ⓘ Volume of Core [V_core]			+10% -10%

✖Eddy current loss are defined as the loss occurring due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction.ⓘ Eddy Current Loss [P_e]

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Eddy Current Loss

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`"P"_{"e"} = "K"_{"e"}*"B"_{"max"}^2*"f"^2*"w"^2*"V"_{"core"}`

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`"0.401063W"="0.98S/m"*("0.0012T")^2*("500Hz")^2*("0.7m")^2*"2.32m³"`

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Eddy Current Loss Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core
P_e = K_e*B_max^2*f^2*w^2*V_core
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Eddy Current Loss - (Measured in Watt) - Eddy current loss are defined as the loss occurring due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction.
Eddy Current Coefficient - (Measured in Siemens per Meter) - Eddy Current Coefficient is a coefficient that depends on the inverse of resistivity of the material used in the winding of transformer.
Maximum Flux Density - (Measured in Tesla) - Maximum Flux Density is defined as the number of lines of force passing through a unit area of material.
Supply Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - Supply Frequency means Induction motors are designed for a specific voltage per frequency ratio (V/Hz). The voltage is called the supply voltage and the frequency is called the 'Supply Frequency'.
Lamination Thickness - (Measured in Meter) - Lamination Thickness is defined as the combined width of all the lamination in the core of a transformer.
Volume of Core - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Volume of Core is defined as the total volume of the material used to construct the core of a transmformer.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Eddy Current Coefficient: 0.98 Siemens per Meter --> 0.98 Siemens per Meter No Conversion Required
Maximum Flux Density: 0.0012 Tesla --> 0.0012 Tesla No Conversion Required
Supply Frequency: 500 Hertz --> 500 Hertz No Conversion Required
Lamination Thickness: 0.7 Meter --> 0.7 Meter No Conversion Required
Volume of Core: 2.32 Cubic Meter --> 2.32 Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_e = K_e*B_max^2*f^2*w^2*V_core --> 0.98*0.0012^2*500^2*0.7^2*2.32

Evaluating ... ...

P_e = 0.40106304

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.40106304 Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.40106304 ≈ 0.401063 Watt <-- Eddy Current Loss

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< 3 Losses Calculators

Eddy Current Loss

Go Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core

Hysteresis Loss

Go Hysteresis Loss = Hysteresis Constant*Supply Frequency*(Maximum Flux Density^Steinmetz Coefficient)*Volume of Core

Transformer Iron loss

Go Iron Losses = Eddy Current Loss+Hysteresis Loss

< 19 Transformer Design Calculators

Eddy Current Loss

Go Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core

Hysteresis Loss

Go Hysteresis Loss = Hysteresis Constant*Supply Frequency*(Maximum Flux Density^Steinmetz Coefficient)*Volume of Core

Area of Core given EMF Induced in Secondary Winding

Go Area of Core = EMF Induced in Secondary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Number of Turns in Secondary*Maximum Flux Density)

Number of Turns in Secondary Winding

Go Number of Turns in Secondary = EMF Induced in Secondary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Area of Core*Maximum Flux Density)

Area of Core given EMF Induced in Primary Winding

Go Area of Core = EMF Induced in Primary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Number of Turns in Primary*Maximum Flux Density)

Number of Turns in Primary Winding

Go Number of Turns in Primary = EMF Induced in Primary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Area of Core*Maximum Flux Density)

Percentage Regulation of Transformer

Go Percentage Regulation of Transformer = ((No Load Terminal Voltage-Full Load Terminal Voltage)/No Load Terminal Voltage)*100

Maximum Flux in Core using Secondary Winding

Go Maximum Core Flux = EMF Induced in Secondary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Number of Turns in Secondary)

Maximum Flux in Core using Primary Winding

Go Maximum Core Flux = EMF Induced in Primary/(4.44*Supply Frequency*Number of Turns in Primary)

Secondary Winding Resistance given Impedance of Secondary Winding

Go Resistance of Secondary = sqrt(Impedance of Secondary^2-Secondary Leakage Reactance^2)

Primary Winding Resistance given Impedance of Primary Winding

Go Resistance of Primary = sqrt(Impedance of Primary^2-Primary Leakage Reactance^2)

EMF Induced in Primary Winding given Input Voltage

Go EMF Induced in Primary = Primary Voltage-Primary Current*Impedance of Primary

Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core

Go Utilisation Factor of Transformer Core = Net Cross Sectional Area/Total Cross Sectional Area

Stacking Factor of Transformer

Go Stacking Factor of Transformer = Net Cross Sectional Area/Gross Cross Sectional Area

Self-Induced EMF in Secondary Side

Go EMF Induced in Secondary = Secondary Leakage Reactance*Secondary Current

Self-Induced EMF in Primary Side

Go Self Induced EMF in Primary = Primary Leakage Reactance*Primary Current

Percentage All Day Efficiency of Transformer

Go All Day Efficiency = ((Output Energy)/(Input Energy))*100

Maximum Core Flux

Go Maximum Core Flux = Maximum Flux Density*Area of Core

Transformer Iron loss

Go Iron Losses = Eddy Current Loss+Hysteresis Loss

Eddy Current Loss Formula

Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core
P_e = K_e*B_max^2*f^2*w^2*V_core

What are eddy current losses?

Eddy current loss are defined as the losses due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction.

How to Calculate Eddy Current Loss?

Eddy Current Loss calculator uses Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core to calculate the Eddy Current Loss, Eddy current loss are defined as the losses due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction. Eddy Current Loss is denoted by P_e symbol.

How to calculate Eddy Current Loss using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Eddy Current Loss, enter Eddy Current Coefficient (K_e), Maximum Flux Density (B_max), Supply Frequency (f), Lamination Thickness (w) & Volume of Core (V_core) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Eddy Current Loss calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.401063 = 0.98*0.0012^2*500^2*0.7^2*2.32.

FAQ

What is Eddy Current Loss?

Eddy current loss are defined as the losses due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction and is represented as P_e = K_e*B_max^2*f^2*w^2*V_core or Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core. Eddy Current Coefficient is a coefficient that depends on the inverse of resistivity of the material used in the winding of transformer, Maximum Flux Density is defined as the number of lines of force passing through a unit area of material, Supply Frequency means Induction motors are designed for a specific voltage per frequency ratio (V/Hz). The voltage is called the supply voltage and the frequency is called the 'Supply Frequency', Lamination Thickness is defined as the combined width of all the lamination in the core of a transformer & Volume of Core is defined as the total volume of the material used to construct the core of a transmformer.

How to calculate Eddy Current Loss?

Eddy current loss are defined as the losses due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction is calculated using Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core. To calculate Eddy Current Loss, you need Eddy Current Coefficient (K_e), Maximum Flux Density (B_max), Supply Frequency (f), Lamination Thickness (w) & Volume of Core (V_core). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Eddy Current Coefficient, Maximum Flux Density, Supply Frequency, Lamination Thickness & Volume of Core and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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