HOW TO SELECT A CURRENT TRANSFORMER

The steps to select a transformer from our catalogue are as follows: Accuracy classes of current transformers are guarantee at between 100% and 120% of rated
current according with the standards that are shown in Table and diagram.
O Selection of Highest Equipment Voltage:
1. Ratio error increases when the value of current decreases at 20% and 5%. Usually for
Rated highest equipment voltage shall be given V or kV. energy meter circuits are used transformer of class 0.5 for ammeters (not sensitive).
Example: 12kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV, 36 kV etc.

O Selection of Rated Transformer Ratio: O Selection of Instruments Security Factor (Fs):

a. Primary current is calculated from the following equation
Security factor is defined as Fs5 in IEC standard and as M5 in VDE standard.
For measuring current transformers: Fs5, Fs10.
Sn 3xUxI

Where O Selection of Accuracy Limit Factor:

Sn : Rated apparent power of main distribution transformer (kVA)
Un : Rated voltage on phase to phase (kV) The ratio of the rated accuracy limit primary current to the rated primary current for protective
I : Current on each phases (A) current transformer: 10, 15, 20.

The standard values in amperes of rated primary current are : 10-15-20-25-30-40-50-60-75

and their decimal multiples or sub-multiples. O Shape and Dimension of the Primary Winding:

Example: Primary can be wound primary and bus-bar type. In case of wound primary, Ith and Idyn shall
For a power transformer 34.5 kV and 250 KVA the value of current of chosen a be taken into account, defined before. These values are indicated for each type and ratio in
measuring C.T. is calculated from the following equation
corresponding pages. For bus-bar type, size and layout of the bar or cable must be
considered. In Table shows permissible current at 35 degree Celsius for copper bars
Sn 250KVA according to DIN4370.
I 4.2A
3 x Un 3 x 34.5KV

The value of primary current of measuring C.T. shall be chosen as 5A. Permissible current at 35o C for copper bars according to DIN4370
b. Rated secondary currents in amperes are 1A and 5A. Generally rated secondary current
is chosen as 5A. If the distance where between a power transformer and the equipments is Dimensions Painted Unpainted
too far secondary current may be chosen 1A. If secondary load is given in impedance (Ω) (mm x mm) (A) (A)
calculation to get it in VA should be as follows:
20 X 5 325 295
23 X 3 300 270
P(VA) Isn 2 (A) x Z ( )
30 X 5 450 400
40 X 5 600 520
When Isn = 5A P(VA) Isn 2 x Z 25 x Z
40 X 10 850 760
50 X 10 1030 920
When Isn = 1A P(VA) Isn 2 x Z Z
60 X 10 1200 1060
80 X 10 1560 1380
O Selection of Rated Burden:
100 X 10 1880 1700
That property of the circuit connected to the secondary winding that determines the active and
reactive power at the secondary terminals.
O Selection of Rated Thermal Current (Ith):
The values of burden as voltamperes of some equipment are shown in Table.
Rated thermal current shall be given either 100, 200, 300…etc. times of rated current or as
“kA” Example: If the short-time current on the network have being calculated as 10 kA, rated
thermal current equal to 10kA (Ith =10KA). If the value of rated primary current is 100A, rated
Value of Burden of some equipment thermal current is determined from:

Ammeter with moving Iron 0.70-1.50 VA

10000 A
Ith 100 x 1n
Wattmeter 0.20-5.00 VA 100 A

Cosφmeter 2.00-6.00 VA
O Selection of Environment Use:
Energy meter(Active-Reactive) 0.40-1.00 VA

Reactive Power Relays 0.40-1.00 VA Environment use shall be defined as indoor or outdoor. If it has being not defined, it is
accepted as indoor. All the above mentioned data shall be considered when the order is
Overcurrent Relays 0.20-6.00 VA given

Example:
O Selection of Accuracy Class:
a. 0.72 kV, 200/5A, class 0.5 Fs5, 10VA
For measuring circuits 0.1-0.2-0.5-1-3 Ith=100 x ln, for 30 x 10 bar

For protective circuits 5P and 10P b. 36 kV, 200/5-5, class 0.5 Fs5-5P10
30x30 VA, Ith=100 ln, for indoor.

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