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Instrument Transformers, Current and Voltage Transformers up to 36 kV

Instrument transformers are devices used in electrical power systems to transform current and voltage levels to levels suitable for measurement and protection. These transformers are crucial components that enable accurate monitoring, control, and protection of power systems. There are two main types of instrument transformers: current transformers (CTs) and voltage transformers (VTs).

  1. Current Transformers (CTs):

    • Function: Current transformers transform high primary current levels into standardized, low secondary current levels.
    • Applications:
      • Measurement: CTs are used to measure the current flowing through a conductor accurately.
      • Protection: They play a vital role in protective relay schemes by providing a reduced current for relay operation.
      • Metering: CTs are employed in energy metering systems for billing and monitoring purposes.
  2. Voltage Transformers (VTs) or Potential Transformers (PTs):

    • Function: Voltage transformers transform high primary voltage levels into standardized, low secondary voltage levels.
    • Applications:
      • Measurement: VTs are used for accurate voltage measurement in power systems.
      • Protection: They provide reduced voltage levels for protective relaying and control systems.
      • Metering: VTs are used in energy metering systems for voltage measurement.

Instrument transformers share several common characteristics:

  • Accuracy: Instrument transformers must provide accurate transformation ratios to ensure precise measurements and reliable protection.
  • Isolation: They provide electrical isolation between the high-voltage primary system and the low-voltage secondary system, ensuring safety for measurement and control equipment.
  • Reliability: Instrument transformers are designed to operate reliably under varying load and environmental conditions.
  • Standardization: The output current and voltage levels of instrument transformers are standardized to facilitate compatibility with measuring and protection devices.

Instrument transformers are widely used in power substations, industrial facilities, and other locations where accurate measurement and protection of electrical parameters are essential for the efficient and safe operation of power systems.

 
 

Instrument Transformers play a crucial role in electrical systems by providing accurate measurements of electrical quantities, enabling safe and efficient operation. Among these, Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs) are essential components. CTs and VTs are often categorized based on their application, such as Metering Transformers for accurate measurements, and Protection Transformers for system protection.

Power Transformers are designed to handle high voltage and are often found in substations. These transformers can be classified into High Voltage Instrument Transformers and Low Voltage Instrument Transformers, depending on the voltage levels they manage.

In specific applications, Indoor Instrument Transformers are used within buildings, whereas Substation Instrument Transformers are utilized in outdoor substation environments. Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers serve systems operating within medium voltage ranges, while Dry-Type Instrument Transformers are known for their safety and reliability due to the absence of oil, reducing the risk of fire.

Advanced designs include Sensor Transformers, which are typically compact and used for monitoring purposes, and Toroidal Instrument Transformers, known for their ring-shaped core, which ensures efficient magnetic coupling. Bushing Current Transformers are designed to be integrated into the bushing of a high voltage apparatus, while Ring-type Current Transformers are commonly used for retrofitting existing systems.

Instrument Transformers also differ in terms of their operating principles, with Electromagnetic Instrument Transformers relying on electromagnetic induction, and Electronic Instrument Transformers using electronic circuits for signal processing. The Transformer Accuracy Class is a critical specification, ensuring that the transformers provide precise and reliable measurements, which is essential for both metering and protection purposes.