What happens in a transformer when a secondary load exceeds power output?

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Shivam asked 7 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 7 years ago

Following thing may happens in a transformer when a secondary load exceeds power output :

  1. There may be voltage drops due to the impedance mismatch
  2. Core saturates is also occur
  3. Unless there’s a thermal/overload protection, your transformer becomes a BBQ.