Effect of Uneven Surface on Magnetic Properties of Fe-based Amorphous Power Transformer

This study reports the preparation of soft magnetic ribbons of Fe-based amorphous alloys using the single-roller melt-spinning technique. Ribbon width varied from 142 mm to 213 mm and, with a thickness of approximately 22 μm ± 2 μm. The microstructure and magnetic properties of the ribbons were characterized by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and electrical resistivity measurements (ERM). The amorphous material properties dependence of the cooling rate and nozzle pressure have uneven surface in ribbon thicknesses are investigated. Magnetic measurement results indicate that some region of the ribbon exhibits good magnetic properties, higher saturation induction and lower coercivity. However, due to the uneven surface of 213 mm wide ribbon, the magnetic responses are not uniformly distributed. To understand the transformer magnetic performances, this study analyzes the measurements of a three-phase 2 MVA amorphous-cored transformer. Experimental results confirm that the transformer with a ribbon width of 142 mm has better magnetic properties in terms of lower core loss, exciting power, and audible noise.

Authors:

• Chang-Hung Hsu
• Yeong-Hwa Chang
• Chun-Yao Lee
• Chia-Shiang Yao
• Yan-Lou He
• Huei-Lung Chu
• Chia-Wen Chang
• Wei-Shou Chan

Keywords:

• Amorphous ribbon
• uneven surface
• magnetic properties
• and rapid solidification

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