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Optimizing the AC resistance of multilayer transformer windings with arbitrary current waveforms

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In this article, the authors present a new formula for the optimum foil or layer thickness, without the need for Fourier coefficients and calculations at harmonic frequencies, which is simple, straightforward and applies to any periodic wave shape.
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AC losses due to nonsinusoidal current waveforms have been found by calculating the losses at harmonic frequencies when the Fourier coefficients are known. An optimized foil or layer thickness in a winding may be found by applying the Fourier analysis over a range of thickness values. This paper presents a new formula for the optimum foil or layer thickness, without the need for Fourier coefficients and calculations at harmonic frequencies. The new formula requires the RMS value of the current waveform and the RMS value of its derivative. It is simple, straightforward and applies to any periodic waveshape.

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Effects of eddy currents in transformer windings

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TL;DR: In this article, the effect of eddy currents on transformer windings is considered and a method is derived for calculating the variation of winding resistance and leakage inductance with frequency for transformers with single-layer, multilayer and sectionalised windings.
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Optimal choice for number of strands in a litz-wire transformer winding

TL;DR: In this paper, the number and diameter of strands to minimize loss in a litz-wire transformer winding is determined, and a power law to model insulation thickness is combined with standard analysis of proximity effect losses to find the optimal stranding.
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