Why is the power factor obtained by performing a short circuit test on a transformer higher than the power factor obtained in an open circuit test?
Electronic – Transformer short circuit test
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Why is the power factor obtained by performing a short circuit test on a transformer higher than the power factor obtained in an open circuit test?
Best Answer
Answer by friend @Andy is nice. Just to brief it:
Short Circuit
Since, flux linkage is negligible therefore, iron loss is negligible and hence whatever power is consumed, almost all of that is used to meet Copper loss.
Open Circuit