Current Transformers
(CT)
Introduction to Current
Transformers
Devices used to measure and transform high
currents to lower, manageable values.
Purpose:
Enable safe monitoring and protection of
electrical circuits.
Importance
Ensure accurate current measurement
in power systems.
Protect equipment by enabling relay
operations.
Safeguard personnel by isolating high-
voltage circuits.
Working Principle
Operates on Faraday's Law of
Electromagnetic Induction.
Secondary current ratio is standardized
for instruments.
Converts high primary current to a
proportional low secondary current
Key Components
of CT
Core:
End-to-end solutions for various projects.
Primary Winding:
Connected to the high-current source.
Secondary Winding:
Connected to measuring instruments or relays.
Types of Current
Transformers
1. Bar-Type CT:
Directly fitted on busbars or cables.
2. Window-Type CT
Ensuring system reliability.
3. Wound-Type CT:
Separate primary and secondary windings.
CT Ratios
Represents the proportion of primary
to secondary current.
Example: A CT with a 100:5 ratio reduces
100A primary current to 5A secondary
current.
Applications of Current
Transformers
Accurate current measurement for
meters.
Overcurrent detection and tripping relays.
Monitor and optimize power usage.
Accuracy Classes
Defines the CT’s precision level.
Common Classes:
0.2, 0.5: High accuracy for metering.
5P, 10P: Used in protection applications.
Muhammad Zia ul Haq
Electrical Supervisor