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Instrument Transformer Testing in HV Systems
Calibration of Split-Core Current Transformers
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Portrait of 50Hertz Transmission
Hamburg
50Hertz
Transmission
Berlin
The transmission system operator
- 50Hertz is the transmission system operator for
the German states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg,
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony,
Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia
- 50Hertz is responsible for operating,
maintaining, and extending the 220 kV and
380 kV extra high-voltage overhead lines in these regions
("electricity highways")
- The 50Hertz transmission system is the backbone
for safe and secure electricity supply to 18 million
people in Germany
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Portrait of 50Hertz Transmission
The 50Hertz grid is situated at the heart of Europe,
connecting electricity systems in Eastern, Western,
and Northern Europe.
Interconnectors to Poland, the Czech Republic,
and Denmark ensure a reliable electricity supply
system
in Europe.
Facts and figures:
- Length: 9,700 km
- Substations: 69
- Area: 109,000 km2
- Staff: 656 (as of February 2011)
- Registered office: Berlin
- 6 regional centers
- 24-hour service on site
The transmission system
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50Hertz as part of the Elia Group
Amprion
EnBW
TNG
TenneT
TenneT
Energinet.dk
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There was no German Federal Institute of Physics and Metrology
(PTB) type approval or any suitable testing devices available until
the end of 2010.
As such, there was no real calibration option available in Germany
Motivation for using split-core current transformers
Disadvantage
- Due to unbundling between the TSO and DSO grids, it became necessary
to retrofit calibrated current and voltage transformers at the grid interface points
- Replacing current transformers can be extremely costly, particularly with GIS systems
installed in the 1970s (costs can quickly reach 6-figure level)
- A suitable alternative was therefore sought and ultimately found in split-core current
transformers
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Principle of split-core current transformer calibration
Type approvals and a calibration directive (TR-E 45_2011) have been available for the
split-core current transformers from Ritz and ELEQ since the start of 2011
Principle:
1. Calibration of the transformers at a recognized test center
2. Split-core current transformer reference measurements at the test center using an OMICRON
CT Analyzer
3. Installation of the transformers on the construction site (with calibrated torque wrench)
4. Second transformer reference measurement with CTA, requiring compliance with certain
conditions (temperature, deviation from the first reference measurement must be within the
limits set out by the German Federal Institute of Physics and Metrology (PTB); see TR-E 45)
5. Calibration stamp on the construction site. This is valid for 2 years and must then be repeated
6. The test center must maintain a transformer log book
on the legal framework conditions can be found in Mr.
Hohensee's presentation from 25 March 2011 entitled "Mobile
calibration of transducers"
More
details
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Principle of split-core current transformer
calibration - Testing procedure
a) Measurement using stationary test device at the test center (X
0
)
b) Measurement using mobile test device at the test center (X
1
; determining the corrections X
D
)
c) Measurement using mobile test device following installation on site (X
2
)
Split-core current transformers: calibration procedure*
At the test center On site
*the procedure consists of three steps
Installation
Transport
Corrections
a)
b) c)
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SF-6 system Example
Old GIS voltage transformer,
replacement with new unit;
both variants
Non-certified GIS
current transformer
(currently in place)
Potential space for GIS
current transformer
certified; variant 1
Potential space for
calibrated class 0.2 split-
core current transformer;
variant 2
SS space DSO
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Installed protection transformer
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Installed split-core current transformer for
measurement and protection
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Installed split-core current transformer
Split-core
current
transformer for
measurement.
2 cores per
line
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Calibrated torque wrench
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Split-core current transformer testing using the
CT Analyzer
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Split-core current transformer testing using the
CT Analyzer
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Split-core current transformer testing using the
CT Analyzer
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Result of the test measurement in the substation
Status info: Test OK
Results of the operating load:
- Load applied: 15,000 VA
cos : 0.800
- I-p applied: 1,200 A
- Transformer ratio: 1200.0: 0.9992
- Deviation: -0.084 %
-c: 0.125 %
- N: 1199.63
- Phase: 2.97 min
- Polarity: OK
Result of the test measurement in the substation
Load Current measurement deviation in % at % of the rated current
VA/cos 1.0 5.0 10 20 50 100 120 200
15.00/0.800 -0.120 -0.111 -0.107 -0.102 -0.093 -0.084 -0.083 -0.080
7.50/0.800 -0.046 -0.046 -0.044 -0.042 -0.039 -0.036 -0.034 -0.031
3.75/1.000 0.020 0.016 0.014 0.012 0.009 0.008 0.008 0.009
1.88/1.000 0.023 0.021 0.019 0.018 0.016 0.015 0.014 0.014
Load Error angle in minutes at % of the rated current
VA/cos 1.0 5.0 10 20 50 100 120 200
15.00/0.800 6.39 5.16 4.52 3.90 3.25 2.97 2.97 3.20
7.50/0.800 4.14 3.50 3.12 2.75 2.29 2.02 1.98 1.89
3.75/1.000 3.39 3.04 2.82 2.56 2.24 2.02 1.97 1.85
1.88/1.000 2.51 2.28 2.14 1.95 1.72 1.55 1.50 1.40
Results with rated load:
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Test set-up in the laboratory
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Test set-up in the laboratory
- Inputs made directly using the integrated keypad
- Optional use with connected PC
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Ritz split-core current transformer
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Technical directive for transformer testing in high
voltage switchgear
The measurement cables on the primary side are connected as closely as possible to the primary
connections of the transformer (see illustration below). It is important to ensure that the
measurement cables on the testing side and secondary side are connected to the test object (bolts
or clamps on the transformer connection terminal).
Connection of the CTA to a freely accessible transformer
- Simple transformer and load testing
method
- Determination of the transformer data, if
unknown

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Many thanks for your time.
Many thanks for your time.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Torsten Weiher
50Hertz Transmission
Tel: +49 (0)30 515 022 70