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A Potential Transformer (PT), also known as a Voltage Transformer (VT), is a type of instrument transformer used to step down high voltages to a lower, measurable level for metering and protection in electrical power systems.
A voltage transformer is a type of instrument transformer. We also call it a potential transformer. It reduces high voltage to a lower and measurable value according to its turns ratio. We need to measure the voltage in extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems. However, a normal measuring instrument cannot measure such high voltages directly. So, a voltage … Read more
Type Tests of Capacitive Voltage Transformer (CVT) These tests are done according to IS: 3156 (Part-1) Routine Tests These tests are done according to IS: 3156 (Part-1)
As the name suggests, ferroresonance is a resonance phenomenon related to iron. Ferro means ‘iron’. Before understanding the ferroresonance, let us recall the concept of resonance first. Suppose, we have a series RLC circuit, across which a voltage source is connected. Say a current I flowing through the circuit. VL is the voltage developed across … Read more
Some the important parameters are listed here for the reference only. The actual technical parameters of a potential transformer may be somewhat different depending on the actual requirements.
What is the Rated Voltage Factor in voltage transformers, and how is it determined? This is the ratio of the maximum operating voltage to the rated primary voltage of the PT. We have to multiply this factor by the primary rated voltage. This determines the maximum operating voltage of the PT. In other words, this … Read more