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Evaluation of Transformer Technical Characteristics

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Spotlight on Modern Transformer Design

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This chapter is devoted to the evaluation of transformer technical characteristics. Decision trees and artificial neural networks are used to solve the noload loss classification problem. Artificial neural networks are used to solve the no-load loss prediction problem. Impedance voltage evaluation is implemented using a particular finite element model with detailed representation of winding geometry.

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(2009). Evaluation of Transformer Technical Characteristics. In: Spotlight on Modern Transformer Design. Power Systems. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-667-0_6

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