Abstract
The leakage inductance exhibited by a transformer depends on its winding geometry, which generally involves the selection of several key design parameters in addition to the winding structure and the interleaving configuration. With few resources explaining the effects of these design choices on the observed leakage inductance, numerous trial-and-error iterations become necessary to realize the desired leakage inductance. This paper explores more than a hundred winding geometries feasible in a 2- winding transformer comprising the same magnetic core, number of turns, and wire gauge, and finds the leakage inductance for each unique design using 2-D finite element method (FEM) simulations in association with the semi-analytical double-2-D model. These leakage inductances are plotted and further analyzed to understand the effects of different design parameters on the effective leakage inductance. The results presented herein, and the conclusions drawn from this research can serve as a valuable resource for future design practitioners from both industry and academia.
Recommended Citation
A. Sharma and J. W. Kimball, "Transformer Leakage Inductance Design Methodology," Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC, pp. 1572 - 1578, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 2023.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC43580.2023.10131409
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Double-2-D model; finite element method (FEM); leakage inductance; transformer
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-166547539-6
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engieners, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2023
Comments
Vehicle Technologies Office, Grant DE-EE0008449