Title :
Current transformer performance with steady-state DC biasing
Author_Institution :
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
fDate :
9/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The accuracy of current transformers with steady-state dc biasing is estimated by considering a single-valued equivalent magnetizing characteristic and the core losses. Theoretical results confirmed by experimental measurements show that, for metering class transformers built with high-permeability cores, dc biasing level in excess of 0.5 percent rated rms current may cause unacceptable errors.
Keywords :
Current transformers; Algebra; Current transformers; DC-DC power converters; Electrons; Inductors; Magnetic cores; Power supplies; Power transformers; Steady-state; Transformer cores;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1980.1060840