The Application of Computer Programming in Transformer Design

Authors

  • Omokhafe James Tola Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • James Garba Ambafi Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • Asizehi Yahaya Enesi Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • Abiola Adefemi Shadrack Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Computer-aided design, three-phase transformer, core type, graphical user interface, Java program

Abstract

This paper presents a computer-aided design (CAD) of a three-phase core type transformer. The software design platform used is Java. A Java program utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) to display variations in the electrical parameters of the transformer under design in response to variations in the input voltage alteration. The GUI is designed in such a way as to allow users to enter the transformer ratings. In response, all the necessary parameters required for the design of the transformer are calculated and returned automatically. This would allow the designer to easily predict the output of the transformer at varying input parameters.

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Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2013): April 2013

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Articles