Publication Date
Spring 1996
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
Department
General Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Lee Chang
Abstract
Transformer design is primarily determined by minimizing the overall cost, including cost of materials, labor, and losses. This minimization, however, must take into account constraints which may be imposed on the transferred power, the impedance, the flux density, the overall height of the tank, etc. Since cost and constraints are generally non-linear functions of the design variables, a non-linear constrained optimization method is required. Several such methods were examined. The one which appears to be best suited to this problem was developed. It is then applied to transformer design, considering for simplicity only major cost components and constraints. An interface mechanism is developed to enable the user to obtain a detailed design ready for manufacture.
Recommended Citation
Feghali, Pierre, "A Method to Optimize the Design of a Power Transformer Based on Total Evaluated Cost" (1996). Master's Projects. 1700.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/1700
