What's minimum turns for 220v 50hz isolation transformer

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meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
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What's minimum turns for 220v 50hz isolation transformer ?
Is only 12 turns in primary and secondary enough ?, wire is 4.0mm diameter
 

BobTPH

Joined Jun 5, 2013
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I don’t know the answer, but I am pretty sure 12 turns is not even close.

The actual answer will depend strongly on the geometry and material of the core.

Bob
 

Sensacell

Joined Jun 19, 2012
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Ok... Is I need only to fill up bobbins ?
Not even close.

You would need to calculate the correct number of turns and wire gauge based on the magnetic properties of the core and the power levels involved.
Your core may not even be suitable for the transformer you have in mind.

What kind of core do you have?
 

Janis59

Joined Aug 21, 2017
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Step 1: measure the core cross section A and apply (turns to volt)=50/A (cm2). Example, core is 4.2x3 cm thus the A=25 cm2 and t/V=12, then 220 V demands 440 turns.
Step 2: measure the window area Q. Divide it to half and immagine that You have wound in the one solely alone turn filling all that Q/2. Then make a correction for the wire is round (0.784) and correction that wire have insulation (thick wire 0.8, thin wire 0.5) and correction that wires sometimes crosses (0.85) thus the total corr factor for 0.2 mm will be around 0.2 and for 0.8 mm be around 0.6. So, now multiply Q/2*k(all corrections)*J(max)*(Volts per turn) and get the gabarite-power. Note that Volts per turn=1 divide the turns per Volt). And note that current density 3-3.5 is realistic maximum for long run, or if without of human observation then better 2.5 and only for short work with long interruptions (ca 5 min/2 hr) J may near to 4.5 A/mm2.
Step 3: When power is at the hands, choose the wire size from (turns*pi()*d^2/4)*k(all corrections)<Q/2. I mean, d here is what You are looking for. Then make a winding and condemn the ill hate if last 1% of turns have no a proper place :). Means, throw it away and take one size smaller wire :). But better, just take bit more in the safer side those correction factors for "filling the window with the copper"
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Basically you need to wind enough turns so the magnetic core does not saturate with the voltage and frequency you are applying to the primary.
That depends upon the core size, shape, and material.
 

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meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
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@MisterBill2
Is this formula true ?
CA = 1.152 ×√ (Output Voltage × Output Current)
TPV = 1 / (4.44 × 10-4 × CA × Flux Density × AC frequency)

Example :
Pri : 220v 50hz 6a
Sec : 220v 50hz 6a
CA = 1.152 x√(220 x 6) = 41.9
TPV = 1 / (4.44 × 10^(−4) x 41.9 × 1 × 50)
TPV = 1.08

NP = 1.08 x 220
N = NP:NS = VP:VS
N = 220 : 220
N = 1
NP = 238
NS = 238

N, Turn Ratio
NP, Primary Turn
NS, Secondary Turn
VP, Primary Voltage
VS, Secondary Voltage

Is that right ?
 

Thread Starter

meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
607
@MisterBill2
Is this formula true ?
CA = 1.152 ×√ (Output Voltage × Output Current)
TPV = 1 / (4.44 × 10-4 × CA × Flux Density × AC frequency)

Example :
Pri : 220v 50hz 6a
Sec : 220v 50hz 6a
CA = 1.152 x√(220 x 6) = 41.9
TPV = 1 / (4.44 × 10^(−4) x 41.9 × 1 × 50)
TPV = 1.08

NP = 1.08 x 220
N = NP:NS = VP:VS
N = 220 : 220
N = 1
NP = 238
NS = 238

N, Turn Ratio
NP, Primary Turn
NS, Secondary Turn
VP, Primary Voltage
VS, Secondary Voltage

Is that right ?
How to know flux density ?
 

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meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
607
No, 1:1 means there will be more turns in the secondary.
Why ?, to prevent losses ?
Is this formula true ?
NS = 1.04 x (TPV x VS)
NS = 1.04 x (1.08 x 220)
NS = 1.04 x 238
NS = 248
Is that right ?
Also why ?, to prevent losses or what ?

How to know flux density ?

Also it is good idea to use parallel magnetic wire ?, example : 2x 2.0mm in parallel or 4x 0.2mm in parallel, is this good idea ,
 

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meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
607
What advantage would it bring? I never saw an isolation transformer use this scheme.
I need at least 25kva and 50kva isolation transformer, MUST BE DIY, COST ISN'T PROBLEM, even buy is cheaper I still choose DIY, winding 4.0mm or 6.0mm enameled wire isn't easy, I need about 6.0mm wire, equipment is also not problem I can buy almost every tools, no budget limit /$100k limit
 

Thread Starter

meowsoft

Joined Feb 27, 2021
607
A lossless transformer does not exist.
Yes... But you was say 1 : 1 secondary turn needs more than primary turns, is my formula true ?, and WHY secondary turns need more than primary turns even in 1 : 1 ratio ?, It's my question, not lossless transformer, I WAS KNOW THERE IS NO 100% EFFICIENT TRANSFORMER
 
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