electrofelon
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Say I want to use a 60 hertz transformer on a 15 hertz source. My understanding is that the magnetic flux must reach higher levels (for the 15 hertz source compared to the 60 hertz source) which will likely result in core saturation. Am I correct that, for the 15 hz source, using a tranformer with four times the turns on both windings will keep me at the same saturation limits?
Example: 120 volt source both cases
60 hz source, transformer rated for 120 primary, 12 volt secondary, 1kva
15 hz source, transformer rated for 480 primary, 48 volt secondary, 1kva
same saturation limits?
Since for a given transformer lowering the frequency increased the magnetizing current, does this philosphy used in the above example also keep the magnetizing currents equal?
Example: 120 volt source both cases
60 hz source, transformer rated for 120 primary, 12 volt secondary, 1kva
15 hz source, transformer rated for 480 primary, 48 volt secondary, 1kva
same saturation limits?
Since for a given transformer lowering the frequency increased the magnetizing current, does this philosphy used in the above example also keep the magnetizing currents equal?