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Toggle between an ideal transformer (perfect turns-ratio behavior, zero losses) and a real one where coupling losses, core losses, and winding resistance visibly eat into efficiency. Watch secondary voltage sag below the ideal turns-ratio prediction as you dial up the losses, with a live efficiency readout computed directly from the simulated power flow, not a separate approximated number. A genuinely satisfying way to see exactly where a "real" transformer's output starts to diverge from the textbook ideal case.
Open Transformer Simulator (transformer.apps.vtc.com)
About Transformer Simulator
Transformer Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Toggle between an ideal transformer (perfect turns-ratio behavior, zero losses) and a real one where coupling losses, core losses, and winding resistance visibly eat into efficiency. Watch secondary voltage sag below the ideal turns-ratio prediction as you dial up the losses, with a live efficiency readout computed directly from the simulated power flow, not a separate approximated number. A genuinely satisfying way to see exactly where a "real" transformer's output starts to diverge from the textbook ideal case. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- Toggle between an ideal transformer (perfect turns-ratio behavior, zero losses) and a real one where coupling losses, core losses
- Winding resistance visibly eat into efficiency
- Watch secondary voltage sag below the ideal turns-ratio prediction as you dial up the losses
- A live efficiency readout computed directly from the simulated power flow, not a separate approximated number
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Transformer Simulator on VTC?
Transformer Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Toggle between an ideal transformer (perfect turns-ratio behavior, zero losses) and a real one where coupling losses, core losses, and winding resistance visibly eat into efficiency. Watch secondary voltage sag below the ideal turns-ratio prediction as you dial up the losses, with a live efficiency readout computed directly from the simulated power flow, not a separate approximated number.
Is Transformer Simulator free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Transformer Simulator at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Transformer Simulator for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://transformer.apps.vtc.com in your browser.