Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations

Current transducers/transformers have a significant impact on the overall accuracy of the measuring system used for electrical power metering and current measurement, especially in non-sinusoidal conditions. This research concerns an evaluation of the impact of the Rogowski coil and the combined tra...

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Main Authors: Michal Kaczmarek, Slawomir Wiak
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/22/5738
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description Current transducers/transformers have a significant impact on the overall accuracy of the measuring system used for electrical power metering and current measurement, especially in non-sinusoidal conditions. This research concerns an evaluation of the impact of the Rogowski coil and the combined transducer on the distorted current measuring accuracy of the digital power meter. It covers a characterization of their influence in conditions similar, at present, to the high RMS value of the distorted current in order to ensure the required test scenario for the equipment designed for the power network metering purposes. It has been established that the active component—the integration circuit (voltage-to-voltage converter or voltage-to current-converter)—has the most significant effect on the overall performance of the combined transducer. However, its impact is different depending on the selected equipment. Therefore, the presented analysis and results are essential for a conscious choice of the proper current transducer for the substation equipment.
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spelling doaj-art-863e9c5281024c94b3bf9cdda6dfbba02024-11-26T18:02:34ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011722573810.3390/en17225738Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical SubstationsMichal Kaczmarek0Slawomir Wiak1Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems, Lodz University of Technology, 90-537 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Mechatronics and Information Systems, Lodz University of Technology, 90-537 Lodz, PolandCurrent transducers/transformers have a significant impact on the overall accuracy of the measuring system used for electrical power metering and current measurement, especially in non-sinusoidal conditions. This research concerns an evaluation of the impact of the Rogowski coil and the combined transducer on the distorted current measuring accuracy of the digital power meter. It covers a characterization of their influence in conditions similar, at present, to the high RMS value of the distorted current in order to ensure the required test scenario for the equipment designed for the power network metering purposes. It has been established that the active component—the integration circuit (voltage-to-voltage converter or voltage-to current-converter)—has the most significant effect on the overall performance of the combined transducer. However, its impact is different depending on the selected equipment. Therefore, the presented analysis and results are essential for a conscious choice of the proper current transducer for the substation equipment.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/22/5738sensorRogowski coilsignal conditionervoltage integratorcurrent transducerelectrical substation equipment
spellingShingle Michal Kaczmarek
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Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
Energies
sensor
Rogowski coil
signal conditioner
voltage integrator
current transducer
electrical substation equipment
title Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
title_full Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
title_fullStr Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
title_full_unstemmed Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
title_short Applicability of Combined Transducers for Distorted Current Metering in Electrical Substations
title_sort applicability of combined transducers for distorted current metering in electrical substations
topic sensor
Rogowski coil
signal conditioner
voltage integrator
current transducer
electrical substation equipment
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/22/5738
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