Why testing of Current Transformer is Necessary!

The usage of electrical appliances has become a common phenomenon ln everyones llfe but
determining its safety is very necessary aspect in order to ensure a good life. Experts say using the direct
power carrying conductors are not a safer thing to use rather one should use something like voltage
stabilizer which stabilizes the volts and let the required level flow to the electrical devices/ instruments/
appliances. They actually provide voltage and currents to the manageable levels. LeLs explore Loday
about different aspects of current transformer.
Current transformer!
Invented towards the end of 19
th
century, transformer has become an integral part of power system
without which the proper functioning and distribution of power would never be possible. It means
stable power supply is the result of transformer. Earlier, DC systems were used for the supply of
electricity but with the installation of current transformer, power distribution becomes flexible as well
as efficient.
This raises a question what is transformer. A transformer is an electrical device which is basically used to
convert the voltage of one magnitude to another without bringing any changes to the frequency. It also
brings changes to voltage without bringing any change to the frequency. It reduces high voltage currents
to lower value and provides convenient electrical current flow with the help of standard ammeter.
Current transformer consists of either one or few primary winding turns due to which it has also been
called as series transformer. One can find variety of current transformers which is an instrument used
for measuring and protecting devices. Here is highlighted few important types of current transformer.
Types of Current Transformer!
Wound current transformer- In this kind of transformer, the primary winding is physically connected in
series with the conductor that carries the measured current flowing in the circuit. However, the
magnitude of the secondary current has been determined by the turns of the current transformer.
Toroidal current transformer- Instead of containing primary winding, the toroidal current transformer
carries the flowing current. Few have split core which permits it to get opened, installed and closed. All
these actions have been performed without disconnecting from the circuit.
Bar type current transformer The cable or bus bar of main circuit has been used in bar type current
transformer as the primary winding. It is high operating voltage which has been bolted to current
carrying device.
Roles to Perform!
The main role of current transformer for which it is highly known is providing the current adjusted
according to the required level. It helps in reducing the level of current from thousands of amperes to
the standard or required level or as low as 5 amps or even 1 amp. For this purpose, accurate
instruments are connected with current transformers which keeps it insulated away from high voltage
power lines. For knowing the current flowing through it, a number of metering applications can be
found whlch lncludes waLLmeLers, power facLor meLers, waLL hour meLers, proLecLlve relays, MC8,
magnetic circuit breakers and such more. It ensures the right flow of current.