Economic analysis and evaluation of transformer and induction motor losses costs using PC software

Abstract

The authors describe an interactive software package for economically analyzing the costs of losses and initial investment over the life of both a transformer and an induction motor while having a significant positive impact in power engineering education. The interactive nature of this software makes such studies effective and easy to use. With the support of a PC, it can be a useful teaching tool for power system studies. The software is completely menu-driven, and contains appropriate help commands and instructions which enable it to be used without additional documentation.