transformer utilization factor

[nitin.maurya1]

what transformer utilization factor signifies, and how can we calculate it for half wave and full wave rectifiers?

 

[blooz]

what transformer utilization factor signifies, and how can we calculate it for half wave and full wave rectifiers?

Transformer Utilization Factor, TUF can be used to determine the VA rating of a transformer secondary.
Actually it is measure of merit of a rectifier circuit

\[TUF=\frac{V_{dc}I_{dc}}{V_s I_s}\] Where \[ V_s , I_s \] are the rms values