Influence of Test Signal Parameters on the Frequency Response Measurement of Current Transformers

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Abstract

The growing presence of power electronic converters has introduced new challenges for power quality, particularly due to distortion at frequencies above 2 kHz. To address this issue, the definition of accuracy classes for instrument transformers has been extended to include frequencies beyond the fundamental (wideband classes). However, simple and credible methodology for characterizing the ratio error and phase displacement of instrument transformers is still under development. This paper focuses on current transformers and presents a test setup developed to identify their frequency response characteristics. Using this setup, the frequency response of six conventional current transformers was measured up to 20 kHz, corresponding to wideband class WB2. In addition, the influence of key test signal parameters, such as current magnitudes and the number of distortion components, was evaluated. The results reveal significant differences between current transformers with turn ratios below and above 100, with the latter showing indications of resonance behavior. In contrast, the influence of fundamental current magnitude remains negligible up to 20 kHz.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE 15th International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems (AMPS)
PublisherIEEE Canada
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (print)978-1-6654-7766-6
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Workshop

Title15th IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems
Abbreviated titleAMPS 2025
Conference number15
Duration24 - 26 September 2025
Website
LocationPolitehnica University of Bucharest
CityBucharest
CountryRomania

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-6072-4500/work/196669730
ORCID /0000-0003-1882-3155/work/196675116
ORCID /0000-0002-9052-3838/work/196679779

Keywords

Keywords

  • Accuracy, Uncertainty, Power measurement, Current transformers, Current measurement, Resonant frequency, Frequency response, Resonance, Frequency measurement, Wideband