Why low power factor wattmeter is used for open circuit test of transformer?

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2026-07-24 09:50

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For open circuit test of transformer, the secondary is open circuit and the circuit impedance is largely inductive due to the core impedance having high L as compared to R. hence the power factor is reduced, thus , we use low power factor wattmeters.

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