Transformer, Types of Transformers, Current Transformer

                         Transformer

Electrical transformers are machines that transfer electricity from one circuit to another with changing voltage level but no frequency change.
       

           Types of Transformers

There are several transformer types used in the electrical power system for different purposes, like in power generation, distribution and transmission and utilization of electrical power. The transformers are classified based on voltage levels, Core medium used, winding arrangements, use and installation place, etc. Here we discuss different types of transformers are the step up and step down Transformer, Distribution Transformer, Potential Transformer, Power Transformer, 1-ϕ and 3-ϕ transformer, Auto transformer, etc.
  • ·       Auto Transformer
  • ·       Power Transformer
  • ·       Protection Transformers
  • ·       capacitor voltage transformer
  • ·        Distribution transformer

        Current Transformer
A current transformer (CT) is a type of transformer that is used to measure alternating current (AC). It produces a current in its secondary which is proportional to the current in its primary.

Current transformers, along with voltage or potential transformers, are instrument transformers. Instrument transformers scale the large values of voltage or current to small, standardized values that are easy to handle for measuring instruments and protective relays. The instrument transformers isolate measurement or protection circuits from the high voltage of the primary system. A current transformer provides a secondary current that is accurately proportional to the current flowing in its primary. The current transformer presents a negligible load to the primary circuit.
        

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