G. Ziegler, 10/2005 page49
Differential Protection Symposium
Belo HorizonteNovember 2005
Dimensioning of CTsfor differential protection
CT classes to IEC 60044-1: 5P or 10P
Specification: 300/1 A 5P10, 30 VA
5% accuracy
at I= n x In
Accuracy
limit factor ALF
Rated burden
(nominal power) P
N
Ratio I
n -Prim
/ I
n -Sek.
Bi
Ni
'
PP
PP
ALFALF
+
×=
Actual accuracy limit factor
in operation is higher as the CT
is normally under-burdened :
Operating ALF: ALF‘
Dimension criterium:
TF
K
n
I
SC
I
ALF ×
−
≥
max
'
K
TF
(over-dimensioning factor) considers the single sided CT over-magnetising due to the d.c.
component in short circuit current I
SC
.
K
TF
values required in practice depend on relay type and design.
Recommendations are provided by manufacturers (see Application Guide)
R
CT
≤ 5 Ohm
CT
2
.seci
RIP ×=