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The working principle and realization method of transformer

What is a transformer?

Transformer is a device that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to realize power transmission. It mainly consists of core, winding, insulation material and shell. The iron core is one of the main components of the transformer. In addition to supporting and fixing the windings, the iron core can also gather magnetic field lines between the windings, thereby improving the efficiency of power transmission. The winding is the most basic electrical component in a transformer. It is composed of wires and can be used to transmit electrical energy. Insulating material is used to isolate the electric field between the winding and the casing to avoid electrical breakdown. The outer shell of the transformer mainly plays the role of protection and isolation.
 

‌The working principle of the transformer

The working principle of the transformer is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction‌. The transformer is mainly composed of a primary coil, a secondary coil and an iron core (or magnetic core). When there is an AC current in the primary coil, an AC magnetic flux is generated in the core, which causes a voltage (or current) to be induced in the secondary coil. Transformers use electromagnetic mutual inductance effect to change AC voltage, current and impedance.
 
Specifically, when an alternating current passes through the primary coil, it creates a changing magnetic field, which passes through the core and creates an induced electromotive force in the secondary coil. Due to the role of electromagnetic induction, the electromotive force corresponding to the change of current in the primary coil will be generated in the secondary coil, so as to achieve the transformation of voltage. This working principle of the transformer allows it to be used in applications such as voltage conversion, current conversion, and impedance conversion.
 
 
Transformer realization method

There are two main methods of transformer realization: single-phase transformer and three-phase transformer.
 
Single-phase transformers are suitable for small household and commercial electricity. Their structure is relatively simple. It consists of an iron core and two coils, a primary coil and a secondary coil. The main coil induces the current in the secondary coil through the magnetic field generated by the AC power supply to achieve voltage conversion.
 
Three-phase transformers are suitable for large industrial and power systems. It can achieve higher power transmission and conversion. It consists of three independent but interconnected coils powered by a three-phase AC power supply with a phase difference of 120 degrees. Three-phase transformers can achieve more efficient and stable electrical energy conversion.
 
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