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CT
CT
Ammeter
Routine Tests
-- verification of terminal markings and polarities
--High voltage power frequency voltage withstand test on
secondary
--Over-voltage inter-turn tests
--Determination of errors and accuracy class
Tests on current transformers
Error measurement:
1. Direct method 2 ammeters are used . One for primary
current and other for secondary current
2. Comparison methoda sub-standard CT is taken, whose
errors are known. CT under test is compared with sub-standard
CT.
Turns ratio test:
measure magnitudes of primary and secondary currents near
rated secondary current with a low value of secondary burden.
Exciting currents:
measured for several secondary e.m.f.
Apply voltage to secondary winding , primary and other
windings being open circuited.
Polarity test:
If at any instant, current is entering primary from P1 ,the current
should leave secondary from terminal S1.
when key is pressed , current enters the primary thru P1, voltmeter
connected should read positive.
Polarity of CT and connections: polarity gives relative instantaneous
directions of currents in primary and secondary leads. In BS-3938
polarity of CT is marked as
P1 and P2
S1and S2
If current flows from P1 to P2 then current will flow from S1 to S2 thru
ammeter.
Insulation tests:
Conducted as per BS/IS/IEC
Specified Power frequency voltage is applied to primary for one
minute.
For secondary circuit, voltage of 2kv , 50 Hz is applied for one
minute between secondary terminals and earth.
Impulse tests are conducted on hv CTs.
Over voltage inter-turn test:
Sec winding is open circuited. Rated frequency ,rated primary
current is flown thru primary for one min .
Secondary winding is then checked to see if insulation has
passed the test.
Potential transformer P.T
Voltage (potential)Transformer VT or PT
P1 P2
S1 S2
Voltage Transformers
Medium Voltage
High Voltage
Typical wiring connections of 2 core CVTs and PTs
in Bay Marshalling Kiosk / Junction Box are shown
below:
Terms and definitions of PT
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Disadvantages of Instrument Transformer