What are the three current transformers?
Wound Primary CTs:
These are the most traditional type of current transformers (CTs). They consist of a primary winding (through which the current to be measured flows), and a secondary winding (which is connected to the measuring or protection devices). The primary winding usually consists of one or more turns of heavy-duty wire or bus bar, while the secondary winding typically has many more turns of finer wire. This configuration allows for stepping down the current to a more manageable level for measurement or protection purposes.
Bar-type CTs:
Bar-type current transformers (CTs) are designed for applications where the primary conductor (the conductor carrying the current to be measured) can be passed through a hole or window in the current transformer. These current transformers (CTs) have a single turn primary winding and are often used in high-current applications. They are compact and relatively easy to install compared to traditional wound primary current transformers (CTs).
Rogowski Coils:
Rogowski coils are flexible current sensors that do not have a solid iron core like traditional current transformers (CTs). Instead, they consist of a helical coil of wire wound around a flexible core material. Rogowski coils are particularly useful for measuring rapidly changing currents or in applications where space and weight are limited. They are commonly used in power quality monitoring, transient analysis, and high-frequency current measurements.
These are just three examples of current transformers, and there are many other specialized types used in various applications, including bushing CTs, window-type CTs, and more. The choice of CT depends on factors such as the magnitude and frequency of the current to be measured, the available space for installation, and the specific requirements of the application.
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