Which risk increases when transformers in a meshed power grid encounter circulating currents?

💡 Explanation

Circulating currents cause increased resistive losses within transformer windings and core steel, because the skin effect concentrates current flow near conductor surfaces, leading to excessive heat generation. Therefore, localized core overheating increases, rather than line sag/frequency issues, which arise from load imbalances or voltage fluctuations.

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