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4 Different Types of Losses in Transformer

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by Dipali Chaudhari
The electrical machine consists of multiple devices like an electrical transformer, electric
motor (AC/DC), generator, alternator and so on…
In an earlier article, I have explained the different parts of the transformer. Here, we are
studying types of losses in transformer.
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Even though we are talking about the transformer losses, let me tell you that the transformer
is more power-efficient and has very low losses.
Why is transformer energy efficient?
Usually, the electrical machine has more losses as there are multiple moving parts like rotor.
The transformer is one of the static device in electrical machine.
Due to the static device (not having any moving parts), mechanical loss (friction loss, bearing
loss) does not occur. Only winding or core loss occurs in the transformer.
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Due to this, very small losses occur in transformer as compare to the other devices in the
electrical machine.
This is also one of the reasons that the transformer is more power-efficient.
Let’s study, what are the types of losses in transformer?
Table of Contents 
4 Types of Losses in Transformer
1. Copper Loss
2. Core Loss or Iron loss
I. Eddy Current Loss
II. Hysteresis Loss
3. Stray Loss
4. Dielectric Loss
How to calculate total transformer loss?
4 Types of Losses in Transformer

Describing each of them in detail. 
How can we calculate the losses in transformer?
Generally, power losses of the transformer determine by the Open-circuit test and Closed-
circuit test.
These tests help to determine the voltage regulation, circuit constant, and efficiency of the
transformer.
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Under the construction and working, transformer power losses are divided into two forms.
Variable loss
Constant loss
Transformer losses can also be classified into four different categories.
1. Copper Loss
2. Core Loss
3. Stray Loss
4. Dielectric Loss
I will explain each of the types of losses in detail.
The core loss is classified into two subtypes. Such as,
Hysteresis Loss
Eddy Current Loss
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Here is category diagram for transformer losses to understand it easily.
These losses appear in the form of heat. Due to the heat, temperature increases, and power
efficiency decreases.
A simple representation of power losses:
Out of this classification, copper and core loss are major losses over other (stray or dielectric)
losses.
The stray and dielectric losses have rarely occurred in transformer body parts like a
transformer tank, conservator oil tank, breather, winding, etc.
Let’s study each explanation one by one,
1. Copper Loss
Copper loss is called as ‘Ohmic Loss’ or ‘Variable Loss’ or ‘Resistive Loss’.
It occurs in the transformer’s winding (primary winding and secondary winding) which
consists of copper (Cu) conductor. So, sometimes core loss is also known as ‘Winding Loss’.
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How to reduce copper losses in a transformer?
Copper loss is caused by the ohmic resistance (R) of the transformer winding and electric
current (I).
There are two ways we can reduce the core copper losses in the transformer.
by making winding of the transformer thick so that resistance will get minimized
by imposing Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI)
How to find the copper loss in transfromer?
It is determined by the Closed-circuit test.
Calculation of Copper Loss:
Copper losses (Pc) is calculated by the given formula,
Copper Loss,(Pc)= (Primary winding Cu loss + Secondary winding Cu loss)= [(I²1*R1)+

(I²2*R2)]
Why copper loss is variable loss?

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This equation concludes that copper losses vary with the square of load current. Thus, it is
called as Variable losses.
Here is the simple calculator to find the value of copper loss if resistance and electrical
current are given.
Total Copper Losses Calculator

The total Copper losses are determined by the ohmic resistance (R) and the load
current (I) from the primary winding and secondary winding of transformer.
Primary Current (I1) (Ampere)*
10
Primary Resistance (R1) (Ohm)*
Secondary Current (I2) (Ampere)*
10
Secondary Resistance (R2) (Ohm)*
Total Copper Loss (P) (Watt)
400
2. Core Loss or Iron loss

Sometimes, core loss is known as ‘Magnetizing current Loss’ or Constant Loss‘.
It is caused by the generated alternating flux in the transformer core.
It depends on the core construction and magnetic properties of the core materials like
lamination, winding thickness, lamination resistance, component density.
How core loss is determined in transformer?
These losses are determined by the Open circuit test or No-load test.
Core loss consists of two types of losses.
Eddy Current Loss (Pe)

Hysteresis Loss (Ph)
Both eddy current loss and hysteresis loss depends on maximum flux density (Bmax) of
magnetic field and frequency (f).
I. Eddy Current Loss
Eddy current cause by the changing magnetic field in the transformer core.
It can be reduced by using core thin lamination.
How do you calculate eddy current loss?
Calculation of Core Loss or Iron Loss:
Here is the formula for calculating the value of eddy current loss.

Eddy Current loss, (Pe)= [(ηe)*(B²max)*(F)²*(t)²] (Unit- Watt)
Where, (ηe)- Constant of eddy current loss
Online tool tool calculate the value of eddy loss is given below.
Eddy Current Losses Calculator

The eddy current loss od core is determined by the maximum density in core and
frequency.
Eddy Current Constant *
10
Maximum Flux Density (B) (Wb/m2)*
10
Frequency (f) (Hertz)*
10
Lamination Thickness (t) (Meter)*
Eddy Current Loss (P) (Watt)
400000
II. Hysteresis Loss
Hysteresis loss is caused by the motion of the magnetic field. This loss occurs due to the
reversal of magnetism.
It can be reduced by using silicon materials.
Calculation of Hysteresis loss: 
According to Steinmetz’s formula, hysteresis loss is calculated by,
Hysteresis loss, (Ph)= [(ηh)*(Bmax1.6)*(F)*(V)] (Unit- Watt)
Where, (ηh)- Constant of hysteresis loss.
Online tool tool calculate the value of Hysteresis loss is given below.
Hysteresis Losses Calculator

Hysteresis loss od core is determined by the maximum density in core, core volume
and frequency.
Hysteresis Constant *
10
Maximum Flux Density (B) (Wb/m2)*
10
Frequency (f) (Hertz)*
10
Core Volume (V) *
Hysteresis Loss (P) (Watt)
7962.1434110699465
The total core losses are determined by the combination of eddy current loss and the
hysteresis loss.
Total Core Loss, (Pi)= (Eddy Current loss + Hysteresis loss)= [(Ph)+(Pe)] (Unit- Watt)
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You can calculate the value of core losses by using an online calculator.
Total Core Losses Calculator

The total Core losses are determined by eddy current loss and hysteresis loss of
transformer.
Eddy Current Loss*
10
Hysteresis Loss*
Total Core Loss (P) (Watt)
12
These core losses are reduced by using the silicon content for the core and very thin
lamination. Hence, it provides a low reluctance path and high permeability for the flux in the
magnetic circuit.
Under the construction of lamination, more power losses occur in core type transformer over
shell type transformer.
3. Stray Loss
It is caused by the magnetic leakage flux which produces in the metallic part of the
transformer such as a transformer tank, winding, etc.
How to minimize the Stray loss in transformer?
When there is a less leakage current in the transformer, the stray loss gets in the negligible
form.
So if we try to minimize the leakage current, stray loss reduces.
4. Dielectric Loss
Dielectric losses are caused by the insulating material and insulation such as transformer oil.
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It rarely occurs as compared to the core and copper losses.
If the transformer oil or insulation capacity gets deteriorated, the dielectric loss increases.
How to minimize Dielectric loss in transformer?
It can be reduced by two ways.
by using oil testing

by maintaining insulation capacity and quality
How to calculate total transformer loss?

Out of all four transformer losses, core losses and copper losses are obtained in the
transformer in more quantity. So while calculating, we can neglect stray loss and dielectric
loss.
The total calculation of the transformer loss is given by
Total transformer loss, (P)= [Copper loss (Pc)+ Core loss (Pi)]
(Unit- Watt)
In this tutorial, I have covered different types of losses in transformer and their formulas with
an explanation.
Related read the following Articles:
Core Transformer vs Shell Transformer

Classification of the transformer
Alternating current vs Direct Current
Single Phase vs Three Phase AC Systems
Overhead System vs Underground System
Distribustion System vs Transmission System
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Nikunj
November 10, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Transformers help connects one electric surface to another. It is good to know that a
transformer improves the efficiency of an electric connection. Transformers are of
different types and have different ways.
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Julius N Nteh
January 13, 2021 at 1:25 am
This is a great job, thanks very much for your work. again i think the online
calculation for copper losses is giving a wrong answer.
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Dipali Chaudhari
January 13, 2021 at 10:26 am
Okay, I will check it.
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5/8/2021 4 Different Types of Losses in Transformer | Calculation

Why is transformer energy efficient?

The transformer is one of the static device in electrical machine.

Connect with only girls who want to chat

Let’s study, what are the types of losses in transformer?

4 Types of Losses in Transformer

2. Core Loss or Iron loss

I. Eddy Current Loss

II. Hysteresis Loss

How to calculate total transformer loss?

4 Types of Losses in Transformer

How can we calculate the losses in transformer?

Connect with only girls who want to chat

Transformer losses can also be classified into four different categories.

I will explain each of the types of losses in detail.

The core loss is classified into two subtypes. Such as,

A simple representation of power losses:

Let’s study each explanation one by one,

How to reduce copper losses in a transformer?

How to find the copper loss in transfromer?

It is determined by the Closed-circuit test.

Calculation of Copper Loss:

Copper losses (Pc) is calculated by the given formula,

Copper Loss,(Pc)= (Primary winding Cu loss + Secondary winding Cu loss)= [(I²1*R1)+

Why copper loss is variable loss?

Total Copper Losses Calculator

Primary Current (I1) (Ampere)*

Primary Resistance (R1) (Ohm)*

Secondary Current (I2) (Ampere)*

Secondary Resistance (R2) (Ohm)*

Total Copper Loss (P) (Watt)

2. Core Loss or Iron loss

It is caused by the generated alternating flux in the transformer core.

How core loss is determined in transformer?

Core loss consists of two types of losses.

Eddy Current Loss (Pe)

I. Eddy Current Loss

It can be reduced by using core thin lamination.

How do you calculate eddy current loss?

Calculation of Core Loss or Iron Loss:

Eddy Current loss, (Pe)= [(ηe)*(B²max)*(F)²*(t)²] (Unit- Watt)

Where, (ηe)- Constant of eddy current loss

Eddy Current Losses Calculator

Eddy Current Constant *

Maximum Flux Density (B) (Wb/m2)*

Frequency (f) (Hertz)*

Lamination Thickness (t) (Meter)*

Eddy Current Loss (P) (Watt)

II. Hysteresis Loss

It can be reduced by using silicon materials.

Calculation of Hysteresis loss: 

According to Steinmetz’s formula, hysteresis loss is calculated by,

Hysteresis loss, (Ph)= [(ηh)*(Bmax1.6)*(F)*(V)] (Unit- Watt)

Where, (ηh)- Constant of hysteresis loss.

Hysteresis Losses Calculator

Maximum Flux Density (B) (Wb/m2)*

Frequency (f) (Hertz)*

Core Volume (V) *

Hysteresis Loss (P) (Watt)

Total Core Losses Calculator

Eddy Current Loss*

Eddy Current loss, (Pe)= [(ηe)(B²max)(F)²*(t)²] (Unit- Watt)

Hysteresis loss, (Ph)= [(ηh)(Bmax1.6)(F)*(V)] (Unit- Watt)