BASIC FUNCTION Flashcards
What is the primary function of current transformers?
1. To convert primary values to manageable values
2. To isolate the protection, control, and measurement equipment from high voltages of the system
Current transformers converts values for the following equipment
Power meters, revenue meters, protective relays, fault recorders, SCADA
Standardized output of CT
1A and 5A
Standards for standard requirements for instrument transformers
IEEE C57.13
Standard for high-accuracy instrument transformers
IEEE C57.13.6
Current transformers standards
IEC 60044-1
Requirement for protective current transformers for transient performance
IEC 60044-6
Additional requirements for current transformers
IEC 61869-2
State two goals of CT
1. Should not saturate at max fault levels
2. CTs are required for perform satisfactorily in high fault environment
Construction types of CT
Window type, bar type, wound type, split core, hair-pin/tank type, cascade/eye-bolt, top core, combined current-voltage type
Polarity marks of current transformers
H1 and H2 - primary terminals
X1 and X2 - secondary terminals
What is the polarity with the H1 and X1 on the same side of the current transformer?
Subtractive
CT ratio is the ratio of primary current input and secondary current output at full load.
TRUE or FALSE
True, example: 300:5, at full load 300A input on the CT will be converted into 5A output
Primary current, load facing direction
H2
Example of a multi ratio current transformer
600:5
With a primary current of 50A, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X2-X3
With a primary current of 100, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X1-X2
With a primary current of 150, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X1-X3
With a primary current of 200A, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X4-X5
With a primary current of 250A, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X3-X4
With a primary current of 300A, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X2-X4
With a primary current of 400A, what are the secondary terminals needed to get 5A?
X1-X4