Showing posts with label Why Transformer Rating is In kVA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Why Transformer Rating is In kVA. Show all posts

Friday, 22 August 2014

Why Transformer Rating is In kVA,why Not in KW

Why Transformer Rating is In kVA,why Not in KW?


In Simple words,
There are two type of losses in a transformer;
1. Copper Losses
2. Iron Losses or Core Losses or  Insulation Losses
Copper losses ( I²R)depends on Current which passing through transformer winding while Iron Losses or Core Losses or  Insulation Losses depends on Voltage.
That’s why the Transformer Rating may be expressed in k VA,Not in kW.