Overview

• MagTran® Training System, Model 8024, is designed to teach magnetic circuit principles and the application of these principles to basic transformers.

  Courseware contains an extensive set of laboratory experiments that illustrate basic principles of magnetism and electromagnetic induction.

Topic Coverage

• Examples of Faraday's Law
• Principles of AC Induction and Magnetic Coupling
• Resistance, Reactance, and Inductance of a Coil
• Saturation Curve and Voltage Ratio of a Transformer
• Regulation Curves of a Transformer
• Current Ratio and Impedance of a Transformer
• Polarity of a Transformer
• Impedance Transformation
• The Autotransformer
• Eddy Currents and Laminated Cores
• Properties of a Permanent Magnet
• The Choke
• The Magnetic Amplifier
• Measurement of Flux and Leakage Flux
• Hysteresis Loop and Iron Losses
• Peaking Transformer
• Self-Inductance, Mutual Inductance, and Coupling Factor
• The Three-Phase Transformer
• The Principle of a Shaded-Pole Magnet

Equipment Features

• Designed to operate at 0.2 kW power level
• Equipment is packaged in a rugged carrying case.
• Set contains laminated iron bars, non-magnetic base to hold bars in place, coils, and other experimental components