Design and Application of a Low-Ratio High-Accuracy Split-Core Core-Balance Current Transformer

Author

Das, J.C. ; Mullikin, Randy

Author_Institution

AMEC E&C Services, Inc., Tucker, GA, USA

Volume

46

Issue

5

fYear

2010

Firstpage

1856

Lastpage

1865

Abstract

This paper describes the design and application of a split-core current transformer (CT) of large dimensions, specifically designed for mounting in a 13.8-kV switchgear cubical on the phase bus bars. Although split-core CTs of high current ratio are available, the authors believe that the core-balance CT described in this paper is unique, as no similar CT was readily available in the U.S./European market. Thus, there is no equivalent installation in the industry of the specifications described in this paper. The CT discussed in this paper was specifically designed to meet the requirements of dimensions and accuracy for sensitive ground fault and directional ground fault relaying.

Keywords

current transformers; power markets; switchgear; European market; U.S. market; directional ground fault relaying; ground fault; phase bus bar; split core core balance current transformer; switchgear; Accuracy; Bars; Cables; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; Current transformers; Fault currents; Insulation; Pulp and paper industry; Relays; Thermal resistance; Transformer cores; Windings; CT saturation; Class-C and class-T accuracies; core-balance current transformers (CTs); split core;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TIA.2010.2059638

Filename

5523988