What is the main role of high voltage current transformer?

High Voltage Current Transformer (HVCT) is a key device used to measure and monitor current changes in high voltage power systems. Its main role is to provide a safe and reliable way to detect and measure current without direct contact with high-voltage circuits. The following are the main roles of high voltage current transformers:

Current measurement

The core function of the high voltage current transformer is to measure the current in the high voltage circuit. Because the current in high-voltage circuits is usually large, direct measurement is not only dangerous, but also technically difficult to achieve. By using a current transformer, a large current can be converted into a smaller secondary current (usually a few amps or milliamps), which can then be measured with an ordinary ammeter.

Data acquisition and monitoring

High voltage current transformer can collect current data in high voltage circuit in real time, which is very important for the monitoring and management of power system. By monitoring current changes, potential problems or anomalies can be detected in time, and appropriate measures can be taken to prevent faults.

Protection function

High voltage current transformers also play an important role in the protection of power systems. When a short circuit or other fault occurs in the circuit, the current transformer can quickly detect the abnormal current change and send the signal to the relay protection device to trigger the protection action (such as circuit breaker trip), so as to cut off the fault part and prevent the expansion of the accident.

Billing and measurement

In the power company's metering system, high-voltage current transformers are used to accurately calculate the customer's electricity consumption. By precisely measuring the amount of current flowing into a customer's grid, power companies can bill based on how much electricity is actually consumed.

Control and regulation

The high voltage current transformer is also used in the automatic control system, through the real-time monitoring of the current, it can realize the automatic control and regulation of various equipment in the power system to ensure the stable operation of the power system.

Data analysis

The data provided by current transformers can be used to analyze the health of a power system, helping engineers and managers understand the health of the system and make decisions based on it, such as whether to maintain or update equipment.

Improve security

The use of high-voltage current transformers can avoid direct contact with high-voltage circuits, thereby improving the safety of workers. The transformer isolates the high-voltage circuit from the measuring equipment, reducing the risk of electric shock.

Technical characteristics

High voltage current transformers usually have the following technical characteristics:

• High accuracy: Provides accurate measurement results over a wide current range.

• High stability: can maintain good performance and reliability over a long period of time.

• Isolation: Through the principle of electromagnetic induction, the isolation between the high-voltage circuit and the low-voltage measurement circuit is realized.

• Voltage level: According to different application scenarios, the high voltage current transformer has different voltage levels to adapt to different voltage levels of the power system.

In short, the high voltage current transformer is an indispensable part of the modern power system. It provides an important guarantee for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power system by accurately measuring the current in the high voltage circuit.