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SCHEDULE 10 TABLE OF PARTICULARS FOR 420 kV, 300 kV AND 145 kV CURRENT
TRANSFORMERS


Note: For tapped current transformers the knee-point voltage, magnetising current and secondary resistance
are specified for the full winding, shown underlined.


Reference
Clauses

CT Designation

Ratio

Minimum Knee-Point
Voltage (Vk)
or Class

Maximum
Magnetising
Current (mA)
at Vk/2




Maximum Sec
Res (ohms) at
75C

4.2 to 4.4

420 kV, 4000 A


(i) PX A


(ii) PX B



(iv) Measurement/
Protection




1/1000/2000


1/1200/2000



1/1000/2000





3570


780



30 VA Class 1
5P20






60


24



Not Specified





4.4


2.7



3.0

4.2 to 4.4

300 kV, 3150A



(i) PX A


(ii) PX B


(iii) Measurement/
Protection










1/600/1200/2000


1/600/1200/2000


1/600/1200/2000






2750


2000


30 VA Class 1
5P20





60


30






4.7


3.1

4.2 to 4.4

145 kV, 2000A


(i) PX A



(ii) PX B


(iii) Measurement/
Protection
+
PXB
+
Class 1




1/500/600/1000/1200



1/500/600/1000/1200


1/500/600/1000/1200






1000



1000


30VA Class 1
5P20

800





60



30




30





2



2




2



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TS
Reference
Clauses
CT Designation Turns Ratio
Knee-Point
Voltage (Vk)
or IEC Rating
and Class
Magnetising
Current (mA)
Max Sec Res
(ohms)
4.2 to 4.4 420 KV, 5000 A
PXA 1/1000/2000/3000 3000/1 450(R
ct
+ 7.5) - -
PXB 1/1000/2000/3000 3000/1 90(R
ct
+ 5) 40 at Vk/2 5.0 at 75C
MEASUREMENT
AND
PROTECTION
1/1000/2000/3000 3000/1


2000/1


1000/1
30 VA Class 1
5P20

30 VA Class 1
5P20

30 VA Class 1
5P10


Notes:

1. This specification has been issued for current transformers with a 5000A continuous current
rating with 2xPXA, 1xDual Purpose and 2PXB cores. For current transformers with a maximum
continuous current rating of 4000A, refer to separate schedule of particulars.
2. The accuracy class and knee points are to be maintained for the ratios which are underlined in
the table above.
3. The Current Transformer shall be assigned a short time overload rating of 2 times rated current
for 3 minutes. (refer to Table 1 of TS 2.1)
4. The Current Transformer shall be assigned a post fault continuous current rating of 1.206 times
rated current. (refer to Table 1 of TS 2.1)
5. The Current Transformer characteristics (knee point, mag current etc.) are as defined in the table
above.

Requirements for Dual Purpose Measurement/Protection Current Transformers
1. Current transformers intended for the dual purpose of measurement and protection shall meet the
performance requirements of IEC 60044-1, Clause 4.2.1 and the above table.
2. All measurement/protection CTs shall have an extended measuring range of 200% In except CTs
for Transformers and Quad Boosters which shall have an extended measuring range of 300% In.
3. All measurement/protection CTs shall meet the short time overload ratings given in Table 1 of TS
2.1.

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DOCUMENT TITLE Current Transformers for Protection and General Use
DOCUMENT NUMBER TS 3.2.4
ISSUE NUMBER 5
ISSUE DATE December 2003

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TS
Reference
Clauses
CT Designation Turns Ratio Knee Point
Voltage (Vk) or
IEC Rating
Class
Magnetising
Current
(mA)
Max Sec
Res
(ohms)
4.2 to 4.4 300 kV, 3150A
PXA 1/600/1200/2000 2000/1
1200/1
267(R
ct
+ 7.5)
160(R
ct
+ 7.5)
-
-
-
-
PXB 1/600/1200/2000 2000/1
1200/1
137(R
ct
+ 3.0)
82(R
ct
+ 3.0)
60 at Vk/2
60 at Vk/2


2.4 at
75C
2.4 at
75C
MEASUREMENT
AND
PROTECTION
1/600/1200/2000 2000/1 30 VA Class 1
5P20

1200/1


600/1
30 VA Class 1
5P20

30VA Class 1
5P10

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Technical Specification
Current Transformers for
Protection and General
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NGTS 3.2.4
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December 2003
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Foreword...................................................1
1 Scope ..............................................1
2 References ......................................1
3 General Requirements ....................2
4 Performance Requirements.............3
5 Testing Requirements .....................4
6 List Of Schedules ............................7
Appendix A..............................................18
Appendix B..............................................19
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CURRENT TRANSFORMERS FOR PROTECTION AND GENERAL USE
FOREWORD
This Specification defines the functional and performance requirements for current transformers (CTs) for
protection and general use on The National Grid Transco (NGT) UK Transmission System (Electricity).
It supports the more general requirements defined in the companion documents NGTS 1, NGTS 2.1 and
NGTS 2.2.
1 SCOPE
This is a functional and performance specification for CTs used for protection and measurement
application. For CTs used in Settlements Metering applications reference should be made to
NGTS 3.2.6.
2 REFERENCES
2.1 International, European and British National Documentation
This document makes reference to, or should be read in conjunction with, the documents listed
below. Where a standard has been harmonised into a Euronorm, only this latter reference is
given. The issue and date of the documents detailed below shall be applicable at the time of
issue of this specification unless a specific issue date is given
IEC 60044-1 Instrument transformers- Part 1: Current Transformers
IEC 567 Guide for the sampling of gases and of oil from oil filled electrical equipment
and for the analysis of free and dissolved gases.
IEC 60044-6 Requirements for protective Current Transformers for transient performance
BS EN 60694 Common specifications for high voltage switchgear and controlgear
standards
BS 7626 Current Transformers
2.2 National Grid Technical Specifications
The following NGTS documentation is relevant to current transformers and should be read in
conjunction with this document.
NGTS 1 Ratings and General Requirements for Plant, Equipment, Apparatus and
Services for use on and Direct Connections to the National Grid
Transmission System
NGTS 2.1 Substations
NGTS 2.2 Switchgear for use on, and at Connection Points to, the National Grid System
NGTS 2.3 Transformers and Reactors for use on 132, 275 and 400 kV Systems
NGTS 2.6 Protection
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2.3 Definitions and Abbreviations
The definitions used in NGTS1 and NGTS2.2 apply to this document.
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All CTs shall comply with NGTS 1, NGTS 2.1, NGTS 2.2 and IEC 60044-1. In addition, the
following clauses apply:
3.1 General Requirements for all Current Transformers
3.1.1 Additional specification and testing requirements for protection Class PX cores are given in
Appendix E. For information, these requirements are identical to those given in the now obsolete
BS 3938 Class X sections.
3.1.2 Secondary ratings and transformation ratios shall be selected from the attached Schedules and
shall be specified in the contract Enquiry Document or Supplementary Agreement as appropriate
3.1.3 A single secondary terminal box shall be mounted on the transformer to accommodate the
necessary secondary terminal connections.
3.1.4 Secondary terminals and connections shall be suitable for their required purpose regarding
rating, reliability and the effects of environmental conditions and corrosion.
3.1.5 Secondary terminal boxes shall comply to at least IP54 environment of BSEN60529 as required
by NGTS 1
3.1.6 Primary and secondary terminal markings, and rating plate markings shall be in
accordance with IEC 60044 1
3.1.7 The rated continuous primary current of the current transformer shall be chosen to exceed the
maximum continuous rating of the associated circuit and shall be selected from the standard
values detailed in IEC 60044-1
3.1.8 A thermal short-time current rating (Ith) shall be assigned to all current transformers in
accordance with IEC 60044-1. The value of Ith shall not be less than the corresponding value
for the associated switchgear or transformer primary plant.
3.1.9 Current transformer secondary terminals should allow the application of shorting/earthing links
or wiring for maintenance purposes. Separately, a terminal for earthing purposes shall be
provided within the terminal box and shall be clearly marked.
3.1.10 For all oil filled CTs the supplier shall declare the type of insulating oil being used.
3.1.11 For oil-filled equipment fitted with an external oil expansion system, means shall be provided to
give a permanent visual indication of the volume of the oil. The status of the indicator should be
visible from ground level.
3.1.12 For oil filled CTs where the oil expansion system is wholly internal ie gas cushion or flexible
diaphragm, the CT shall be fitted with a permanent internal pressure indicator. The status of the
indicator shall be visible from ground level.
3.1.13 All oil filled CTs shall be fitted with an oil sample valve, situated at the base of the CT, suitable
for taking oil samples for Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) in accordance with IEC 567. The
sample valve shall be situated on the earthed base tank of the CT. Valves where the oil is
extracted by using a hypodermic needle are not suitable.
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3.1.14 Both ends of the CT secondary windings shall be earth free.
3.2 Additional Requirements for Post-Type Current Transformers
3.2.1 An insulation test terminal (test tap) shall be provided for the purpose of performing capacitance
and dielectric loss (tan ) measurements of the primary insulation during routine maintenance.
The test terminals shall be suitably identified.
3.3 Additional Requirements for Current Transformers for GIS Application
3.3.1 Current transformers may be mounted internally or externally to the GIS enclosure.
3.3.2 Adequate protection against adverse environmental conditions shall be provided for externally
mounted CTs as required in NGTS 2.2.
3.4 Additional Requirements for Ring-Type Current Transformers
3.4.1 Current transformers mounted internally to power transformers shall be capable of operating in
an environment as detailed in NGTS 2.3.
3.4.2 Current transformers supplied as loose equipment for power transformer application shall be
equipped with secondary terminals or shall be supplied with leads of suitable length for this
application. Such leads shall be capable of satisfying the test requirement of Clause 5.4.3.
3.4.3 Current transformers supplied with throughwall bushings can be mounted internally or externally
to the bushing. Current transformers mounted internally shall be capable of operating within that
environment. Current transformers mounted externally shall be suitably protected against the
effects of adverse environmental conditions as required by NGTS 2.2.
3.4.4 Current transformers supplied as loose equipment for other switchgear applications shall be
capable of operating within that environment. Current transformers for other switchgear
applications, mounted externally, shall be suitably protected against the effects of adverse
environmental conditions as required by NGTS 2.2.
3.5 Additional Requirements for Measurement/Protection and Class PX Protective Current
Transformers
3.5.1 Measurement/Protection and class PX protective current transformers with a rated primary
current of 2500 A or below and with untapped secondary windings shall have a rated secondary
current of 1A (as selected from IEC 60044-1). The rated secondary current for current
transformers of this primary rating with tapped secondary windings shall be 1 A corresponding
to the highest transformation ratio.
3.5.2 Measurement/Protection and class PX protective current transformers with a rated primary
current in excess of 2500 A shall have a rated secondary current selected from the values stated
in IEC 60044-1
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
All current transformers shall comply with the performance requirements of IEC 60044-1 for the
primary ratings detailed in NGTS 1, NGTS 2.1 and NGTS 2.2. The following requirements shall
also apply as appropriate:
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4.2 Protection Type PX-A Current Transformers
4.2.1 Protection type PX-A current transformers shall meet the additional requirements given in
Appendix E providing accurate transformation up to the maximum fault current rating of the
associated main plant. This performance shall be maintained under both fault and steady-state
conditions without saturation
4.2.2 Type PX-A current transformers shall also meet the performance requirements of Schedule 10
of this Specification.
4.3 Protection Type PX-B Current Transformers
4.3.1 Protection type PX-B current transformers shall meet the additional requirements given in
Appendix E providing accurate steady-state transformation up to the maximum fault current
rating of the associated main plant.
4.3.2 Type PX-B current transformers shall also meet the performance requirements of Schedule 9
of this Specification.
4.4 Dual Purpose Measurement/Protection Current Transformers
4.4.1 Current transformers intended for the dual purpose of measurement and protection shall meet
the performance requirements of IEC 60044-1, Clause 4.2.1 and Schedule 10 of this
Specification.
4.5 Interposing Current Transformers
4.5.1 Short duration overload capabilities are assigned to the main current transformers and the
associated interposing current transformers shall be capable of carrying the corresponding
current.
4.6 Line Drop Compensation Current Transformers (as used in tap change voltage control
schemes)
4.6.1 Line drop compensation current transformers shall comply with accuracy class 5 of BS 7626.
5 TESTING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Type Tests
5.1.1 All current transformers shall be type tested in accordance with IEC 60044-1 (type tests) and
IEC 60044-1 (special tests). The additional requirements for protection class PX cores given in
Appendix B. Current transformers using a gas insulation system, a leakage test on the gas
system shall be performed by the supplier to demonstrate compliance with NGTS 2.2.
5.1.2 Radio interference voltage tests to IEC 60694 are to be performed on open-terminal current
transformers.
5.1.3 A multi chopped impulse test shall be performed on all oil filled current transformers rated
72.5 kV and above. The test method is given in Appendix D.
5.1.4 Temperature Rise - The thermal time constant of all equipment shall be determined on both
rising and falling temperature.
5.1.5 For oil filled equipment oil samples for DGA shall be taken before and after the dielectric type
tests and shall comply with 5.5.3.
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5.1.6 Accuracy at Short-Term Continuous Current Levels - Current transformers which have a
measurement specification shall have their errors determined at a current of 12000 A for 420 kV
rating and 7500 A for 300 kV rating respectively. These currents shall be withstood for a period
of 3 minutes.
5.1.7 Routine tests shall be performed before and after all type tests.
5.2 Routine tests
5.2.1 All current transformers shall be routine tested in accordance with:
IEC 60044-1 (routine tests)
IEC 60044-1 (special tests)
The additional requirements for protection class PX transformers are given in Appendix B.
5.3 Additional Routine Tests
5.3.1 Accuracy Tests
a) These shall be performed in a laboratory having traceability to National/International
standards.
b) The overall accuracy and uncertainty of the measurement shall be demonstrated prior to
testing and shall be commensurate with the accuracy class of the transformer under test.
c) Full accuracy routine tests to IEC 60044-1.
5.3.2 Capacitance and dielectric loss angle (tan ) measurements of the primary insulation over the
voltage range 10 kV to rated voltage shall be performed.
5.3.3 Leads for loose current transformers as detailed in Clause 3.4.2 of this Specification shall
withstand a power frequency test voltage of 5 kV (peak). For PXA application, the test levels
shall be determined by tests in Appendix B 14.2.2.
5.3.4 An oil sample for DGA shall be taken as described in 5.5 from all oil filled CTs. The sample shall
be taken at least 24 hours after the final routine electrical testing has been performed. The
results shall be included in the routine test report as detailed in Clause 5.5.
5.4 Routine Test Reports
5.4.1 Routine test reports shall include details of all routine measurements made in accordance with
this specification. The information regarding the overall accuracy and uncertainty of the
accuracy measurements shall also be recorded.
5.4.2 During the partial discharge (PD) test, the value of measured PD at the specified test voltage
shall be recorded together with the value of the PD extinction voltage. Extinction voltage is
defined as the voltage level at which measurable PD is completely extinguished upon decreasing
test voltage. The background PD level at the time of the test should also be recorded in the
report.
5.4.3 Where oil samples are taken for Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) the report shall contain the
following information:
a) Name and Address of the laboratory where the analysis was performed
b) The Accuracy, Precision and Detection Limits for the individual gas measurement
expressed in either parts per million (ppm) or percentage by volume.
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c) The Sampling Procedure (stating the Standard Method IEC 567 if applicable).
d) The Gas Extraction Method used (stating the Standard Method IEC 567 if applicable).
e) Calibration Procedure adopted by the laboratory, including details of the number of points
used over the range (f)and the gases used.
f) Accreditation Status of the laboratory for the purposes of DGA testing.
g) Date Sampled and Analysed.
h) Report the following:
Measurement Units No. Decimal Places
Oil Volume Tested mls 0
Total Gas Content % 2
Hydrogen ppm 0
Methane ppm 0
Ethane ppm 0
Ethylene ppm 0
Acetylene ppm 0*
Carbon monoxide ppm 0
Carbon dioxide ppm 0
Oxygen ppm 0
Nitrogen ppm 0
Moisture mg/l 0
*Note: For DGA samples associated with Type Tests, the acetylene value shall be quoted to one
decimal place
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6 LIST OF SCHEDULES
Schedule 1 Overhead Line Feeder Circuits
Schedule 2 Synchronous Compensators Associated with Auto-Transformers
Schedule 3 Static Compensators (Reactors and Capacitors) Associated with Auto-
Transformers
Schedule 4 Series Reactors
Schedule 5 Shunt Reactors
Schedule 6 Bus Sections and Couplers and other users Directly Connected via NGC bus
bar protection
Schedule 7 Auto-Transformer Circuits
Schedule 8 Transformer Neutral and Neutral End Current Transformer Units for use with
Supergrid Auto-Transformers and Shunt Reactors
Schedule 9 Secondary ratings and rated transformation ratios for double wound
transformer current transformer circuit.
Schedule 10 Table of Particulars for 420 kV, 300 kV and 145 kV Current Transformers
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SCHEDULE 1 OVERHEAD LINE FEEDER CIRCUITS
Class X Protection Current Transformers Measurement/Protection Current Transformers
System
Voltage
Rated Current
of Switchgear
Rated
Continuous
Thermal
Current
Turns Ratio
Extended Primary
Current Rating %
kV A A Main Busbar Thermal Accuracy
Rated
Transformation
Ratio
275
275
400
2000
2500
4000
2000
2500
4000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/2000
170
210
200
420
420
500
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
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SCHEDULE 2 SYNCHRONOUS COMPENSATORS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTO-TRANSFORMERS
Class X Protection Current Transformers Measurement/Protection Current Transformers
Compensator
Rating
Voltage Current
Rated
Current of
Switchgear
Rated
Continuous
Thermal
Current
Turns Ratio
Extended Primary
Current Rating %
Rated Transformer Ratio
MVA kV A A A Main REF* UEF** Connections Thermal Accuracy
Back
Up
Reverse Power
60 13 2665 3000 3000 1/600 1/600 1/300 1/600 - - 3000/5 3000/5
* REF - restricted earth fault
** UEF - unrestricted earth fault
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SCHEDULE 3 STATIC COMPENSATORS (REACTORS AND CAPACITORS) ASSOCIATED WITH AUTO-TRANSFORMERS
Class X Protection Current Transformers
Measurement/Protection
Current Transformers
Compensator
Rating
Voltage Current
Rated
Current of
Switchgear
Rated
Continuous
Thermal
Current
Turns Ratio
Extended Primary
Current Rating %
MVA kV A A A
HV
Connections
Compensator
Protection
REF*
UEF** and
Instantaneous
Earth Fault
Thermal Accuracy
Rated
Transfor-
mation
Ratio
60
30+30
13
13
2665
1335+
1335
3000
2000
3000
2000
1/600
1/600
1/600
1/1500
1/600
1/1500
1/1500 #
1/300+
1/1500#
-
-
-
-
3000/5
3000/5
* REF - restricted earth fault
** UEF - unrestricted earth fault
# A relay may be required
+ 300/1 ratio to be specified when earth fault current is restricted to 300 A by NER.
1500/1 ratio to be specified when earth fault current is restricted by impedance of earthing transformer only.
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SCHEDULE 4 SERIES REACTORS
Class X Protection Current Transformers
Measurement/Protection Current
Transformers
Rating
System
Voltage
Current
Rated
Current of
Switchgear
Rated
Continuous
Thermal Current
Turns Ratio
Extended Primary
Current Rating %
MVA kV A A A Main Busbar Thermal Accuracy
Rated
Transformation
Ratio
90
750
750
1320
2000
132
275
275
400
400
395
1575
1575
1905
2890
800
2000
2500
4000
4000
800
2000
2500
4000
4000
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/1000/2000
1/1000/2000
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/2000
1/2000
-
170
210
200
200
-
170
210
200
290
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
2000/1000/1
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SCHEDULE 5 SHUNT REACTORS
Class X Protection Current Transformers
Measurement/Protection Current
Transformers
Rated Continuous
Thermal Current
A
Turns Ratio
Extended Primary
Current Rating Thermal
and Accuracy %
Rating
System
Voltage
Current
Rated
Current of
Switchgear
MVA kV A A
Located
near
Switchgear
Located
in
Bushing
Main
Protection
Feeder
Protection or
if Applicable
Connections
Protection
if Applicable
Located
near
Switchgear
Located
in Bushing
Rated
Transformation
Ratio
100 275 210 2000 2000 500 1/600/1200 1/600/1200 1/600/1200 170 - 1200/600/1 *
100 275 210 2500 2500 500 1/600/1200 1/600/1200 1/600/1200 210 - 1200/600/1 *
200 400 290 4000 4000 500 1/1000 1/1000/2000 1/2000 200 - 2000/1000/1 *
* 0.5 A relay to be specified.
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SCHEDULE 6 BUS SECTIONS AND BUS COUPLERS
ALSO OTHER USER CTs AT CONNECTION POINTS AND ASSOCIATED WITH NGC BUSBAR PROTECTION
Class X Protection Current Transformers Measurement/Protection Current Transformers
Turns Ratio System Voltage
Rated Current of
Switchgear
Rated Continuous
Thermal Current
Extended Primary Current Rating %
kV A A
Busbar
Thermal Accuracy
Rated
Transformation
Ratio
275
275
400
2000
2500
4000
2000
2500
4000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/1000/2000
170
210
200
420
420
500
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
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SCHEDULE 7 AUTO TRANSFORMER CIRCUITS
Class X Protection Current Transformers Measurement/Protection Current Transformer
Turns Ratio Extended Primary Current Rating %
Nominal
Rating
System
Voltage
Current
Rated
Current
of
Sw/gear
Rated Continuous
Thermal Current
A*
Thermal * Accuracy **
MVA kV A A
Located
near
Sw/gear
Located
in
Bushing
Main
HV and LV
Connections
Busbar Back Up LV
Located
near
Sw/gear
Located
in
Bushing
Located
near
Sw/gear
Located
in
Bushing
Rated
Transform-
ation Ratio
120
180
240
240
500
750
1000
275
132
275
132
275
132
400
132
400
275
400
275
400
275
250
530
380
790
500
1050
350
1050
720
1050
1080
1580
1440
2100
2500
800
2500
1250
2500
2000
4000
2000
4000
2500
4000
2500
4000
2500
2500
800
2500
1250
2500
2000
4000
2000
4000
2500
4000
2500
4000
2500
450
800
660
1200
870
1600
610
1600
1100
1600
1700
2500
2200
3200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/1000/2000
1/500/1000
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/600/1200
1/500/1000
1/2000
1/500/1000
1/2000
1/600/1200
1/2000
1/600/1200
1/2000
1/600/1200
1/500/1000#
1/500/1000#
1/500/1000#
1/500/1000#
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
1/600/1200
210
-
210
110
210
170
200
170
200
210
200
210
200
210
-
-
-
-
-
135
-
135
-
135
-
210
110
270
210
-
210
130
210
180
200
180
200
210
200
270
200
350
-
-
-
130
-
180
-
180
-
180
110
270
150
350
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
1200/600/1
2000/1000/1
1200/600/1
* Designed to cater for 150% overload
** Designed to cater for 200% overload
# At busbar stations where post-type CT housings are installed and LV connection protection is specified, the back-up protection is to be supplied from the
Type A 1/600/1200 CT.
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SCHEDULE 8 TRANSFORMER NEUTRAL AND NEUTRAL END CURRENT
TRANSFORMER UNITS FOR USE WITH SUPERGRID AUTO
TRANSFORMERS AND SHUNT REACTORS
275/132 kV, 400/275 kV and 400/132 kV auto-transformers and 400 kV and 275 kV Shunt
Reactors (11 kV primary insulation)
Type
Primary Conductor
Rating (A) (sec)
Turns Ratio Function
Transformer
275/132 kV
(Up to 360 MVA)
8200
3 sec
1/600/1200
At Least 2
Secondaries, Neutral
Earth Fault Check,
Fault recorder etc
Transformer
400/275 kV
(Up to 1000 MVA)
6600
1 sec
1/1000/2000 "
Transformer
400/132 kV
(Up to 360 MVA)
10 600
3 sec
1/1000/2000 "
Shunt Reactor
275 kV
(Up to 100 MVA)
2100
1 sec
1/600/1200
Neutral Earth Fault
Check
Shunt Reactor
400 kV
(Up to 200 MVA)
2900
1 sec
1/1000/2000 "
Table A- Neutral Current Transformers
275/132 kV, 400/275 kV and 400/132 kV auto-transformers and 400 kV and 275 kV Shunt
Reactors (11 kV Primary Insulation)
Type
Primary Conductor
CMR (I
hv
- I
lv
) amp
Turns ratio Function
Transformer
275/132 kV
(Up to 360 MVA)
820 1/600/1200
Auto
Transformer
Overall
Protection
Transformer
400/275 kV
(Up to 1000 MVA)
660 1/600/1200 "
Transformer
400/132 kV
(Up to 360 MVA)
1060 1/600/1200 "
Shunt Reactor
275 kV
(Up to 100 MVA)
210 1/600/1200
Shunt Reactor
Overall
Protection
Shunt Reactor
400 kV
(Up to 200 MVA)
290 1/1000 "
Table B - Neutral End Current Transformers (3 Single Phase Windings Starred)
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SCHEDULE 9 SECONDARY RATINGS AND RATED TRANSFORMATION RATIOS FOR DOUBLE WOUND TRANSFORMER CURRENT
TRANSFORMER CIRCUITS
Current Class X Protection Current Transformers
Measurement/Protection
Current Transformers
Turns Ratio
Type
Nominal
Rating
System
Voltage
VT Ratio
At
Nominal
Ratio
Tap
Position
At
Mean
Tap
Positi
on
Rated
Current
of
Sw/gear
Rated
Continuous
Thermal
Current
A
Main Protection
Extended Primary
Current Rating*
Thermal and
Accuracy %
MVA kV A A A
L
o
c
a
t
e
d
N
e
a
r
S
w
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g
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a
r
L
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d
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a
r
B
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t
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r
p
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s
i
n
g
C
T
B
a
c
k

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p

L
V
H
V

a
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d

L
V
C
o
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n
e
c
t
i
o
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s
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u
s
b
a
r
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r
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a
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c
a
t
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d
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e
a
r
S
w
/
g
e
a
r
L
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c
a
t
e
d

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n
B
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s
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n
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a
t
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r
a
n
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f
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a
t
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o
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R
a
t
i
o

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G

B
a
c
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p

H
V
Star/
Delta
75
275
33
-
33000/110
157
1312
166
1312
2500
2000
2500
2000
300
2000
1/200
1/800/1600
0.577/1.0
1.0/1.0/1.0
-
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/600/1200
210
-
-
-
1200/600/1
2000/1
Star/
Delta
100
275
33
-
33000/110
210
1750
221
1750
2500
2500
2500
2700
400
2700
1/200
1/800/1600
0.577/1.0
1.0/1.0/1.0
-
1/1000/2000
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/800/1600
210
135
-
135
1200/600/1
2000/1
Star/
Delta
120
275
33
-
33000/110
250
2100
265
2100
2500
2500
2500
3200
450
3200
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/0.7
0.7/1.0/1.0
-
1/800/1600
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/800/1600
210
160
-
160
1200/600/1
2000/1
Star/
Star
120
275
66
-
66000/100
250
1050
250
1050
2500
2000
2500
2000
450
1600
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/0.7
1.0/1.0/0.7
-
1/800/1600
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/600/1200
210
170
-
140
1200/600/1
1200/1
Star/
Delta
120
275
66
-
66000/110
250
1050
250
1050
2500
2000
2500
2000
450
1600
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/0.7
0.577/0.7
-
1/800/1600
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/600/1200
210
170
-
140
1200/600/1
1200/1
Star/
Star
180
275
66
-
66000/110
380
1580
380
1580
2500
2000
2500
2400
700
2400
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/1
1/1/1
-
1/800/1600
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/800/1600
210
120
-
120
1200/600/1
2000/1
Star/
Delta
180
275
66
-
66000/110
380
1580
380
1580
2500
2000
2500
2400
700
2400
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/1.0
0.577/1.0
-
1/800/1600
1/600/1200
1/800
1/600/1200
1/800
-
1/800/1600
210
120
-
120
1200/600/1
2000/1
Star/
Delta
180
400
66
-
66000/110
260
1580
260
1580
4000
2000
4000
2400
500
2400
1/400
1/800/1600
0.577/0.7
1/1/1
-
1/800/1600
1/1000/2000
1/800
1/2000
1/800
-
1/800/1600
200
120
-
120
2000/1000/1
2000/1
Notes
1 275/33 transformers mean tap position is -5%. 275/66 and 400/66 transformers mean tap position corresponds with the nominal ratio tap position.
2 Double wound transformers, not covered by the schedule, should be referred to the General Manager, Engineering and Technology.
3 For Settlement Metering CTs see NGTS 3.2.6.
* Designed to cater for 150% overload.
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SCHEDULE 10 TABLE OF PARTICULARS FOR 420 kV, 300 kV AND 145 kV CURRENT
TRANSFORMERS
Ratio
Reference
Clauses
CT
Designation
Turns Current
Knee-Point
Voltage (Vk)
or IEC Rating
and Class
Magneti
sing
Current
(mA)
Max Sec
Res (ohms)
4.2 to 4.4 420 kV, 4000 A
(i) Prot A 1/1000/2000
300 (R
ct
+ 7.5)
(ii) Prot B 1/2000
60 (R
ct
+ 5) 40 at
Vk
2
5.0 at 75C
(iii) Prot B
Special Ratio
1/600/1200
82 (R
ct
+3) 60 at
Vk
2
2.4 at 75C
(iv) Measure-
ment/Protection
1/1000/2000 2000/1 30 VA Class 1
5P20
1000/1 30 VA Class 1
5P10
4.2 to 4.4 300 kV, 2000 or
2500 A
(i) Prot A 1/600/1200
160 (R
ct
+ 7.5)
(ii) Prot B 1/600/1200
82 (R
ct
+ 3) 60 at
Vk
2
2.4 at 75C
(iii) Prot B
Special Ratio
1/600/1200 1200/1 30 VA Class 1
5P20
600/1 30 VA Class 1
5P10
4.2 to 4.4 145 kV, 2000A
(i) Prot A 1/600/1200
1/500/1000
50 (R
ct
+ 17)
60 (R
ct
+ 12)
(ii) Prot B 1/500/1000
95 (R
ct
+ 2.5) 60 at
Vk
2
2.4 at 75C
(iii) Prot B
Special Ratio
1/600/1200 1200/1 30VA Class 1
5P20
600/1 30VA Class 1
5P10
Note - For tapped current transformers the knee-point voltage, magnetising current and secondary resistance are
specified for the full winding, shown underlined.
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APPENDIX A
MULTICHOPPED IMPULSE TYPE TEST SPECIFICATION
All oil filled CTs rated at 72.5 kV and above, shall be subjected to a 600 chopped negative polarity impulse
test at 60% of the rated BIL level for that equipment. The time to chop shall be between 2-5 s. A full set
of routine electrical tests shall be performed, and oil samples for dissolved gas analysis shall be taken,
both before and after this test.
The supplier shall submit to NGC details of how the test will be conducted.
The three criteria which must all be satisfied for the CT to pass the test are:
A1 The results of the routine electrical tests, performed before and after the chopped impulse test,
are the same within the error specification for the test field.
A2 No evidence of degradation is found when the CT is dismantled and examined after the test.
A3 Any increases in the DGA levels are within the limits listed below.
Dissolved Gas Allowable increase after 3 days (ppm)
Hydrogen (H
2
) 5
Methane (CH
4
) 3
Ethane (C
2
H
6
) 3
Ethylene (C
2
H
4
) 2
Acetylene (C
2
H
2
) no detectable increase
The application of this test to CTs which have an ERIP or SRBP condenser core shall be subject
to agreement between NGC and the supplier.
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APPENDIX B
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION CLASS PX TRANSFORMERS
Within the scope of IEC 60044-1 paragraph 5 additional requirements may be specified for certain
protective systems. The specification and tests for Class PX transformers was addressed in BS 3938.
This document was withdrawn in June 1998. The following amendment has been tabled by the
United Kingdom BSI PEL 38 Instrument Transformer Technical Committee for inclusion IEC 60044-1
addressing these requirements.
The numbering of this section is identical to the submission made to IEC. When the amendment has been
incorporated into IEC 60044-1 this document will be revised.
B1.1 Scope
Modify 5th paragraph
For certain protective systems, ........resonant earthed networks), additional requirements are
given in Clause 14 for class PX transformers.
After 5th paragraph add
Clause 14 covers the requirements and tests in addition to those in clauses 3 to 10 that are
necessary for current transformers for use with electrical protective relays, and in particular for
forms of protection for which knowledge of the transformer secondary excitation characteristic,
secondary winding resistance, secondary burden resistance and turns ratio is sufficient to assess
its performance in relation to the protective relay system with which it is to be used.
B1.2 Normative references
Add
44-6 (1992) :instrument transformers, Part 6 : Requirements for protective current transformers
for transient performance
B2 Definitions
B2.1 General definitions
Add
B2.1.32 rated resistive burden (R
b
) : For definition see IEC Publication 60044-6 Clause 3.11.
B2.1.33 secondary winding resistance (R
ct
) : For definition see IEC Publication 60044-6
Clause 3.12.
B2.3 Additional definitions for protective current transformers.
B2.3.10 Excitation characteristic : A graphical or tabular presentation of the relationship between the
r.m.s value of the exciting current and a sinusoidal r.m.s e.m.f applied to the secondary
terminals of a current transformer, the primary and other windings being open circuited, over a
range of values sufficient to define the characteristics from low levels of excitation up to the rated
knee point e.m.f.
B2.3.12 Rated knee point e.m.f (E
k
) : That minimum sinusoidal e.m.f. (r.m.s) at rated power frequency
when applied to the secondary terminals of the transformer, all other terminals being open-
circuited, which when increased by 10% causes the r.m.s exciting current to increase by no more
than 50%.
Note: - The actual knee point e.m.f will be the rated knee point e.m.f.
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B2.3.13 Rated turns ratio : The required ratio of the number of primary turns to the number of secondary
turns eg
Example 1: 1/ 600 (one primary turn with six hundred secondary turns)
Example 2: 2/1200 (a current transformer of similar ratio to example 1 but employing two
primary turns).
B2.3.14 Turns ratio error: The difference between the rated and actual turns ratios. expressed as a
percentage.
Turns ratio error (%) = (actual turns ratio - rated turns ratio) 100
rated turns ratio
B6 Classification of tests
B6.1 Type tests
Modify as follows :
(f) determination of errors (see 11.4 and/or 12.4, 11.6, 12.5, 14.3)
B6.2 Routine tests
Modify as follows :
(d) power-frequency withstand test on secondary winding ( see 8.3 or 14.4.4);
(e) power-frequency withstand tests, between sections ( see 8.3 or 14.4.4 );
(f) inter-turn over voltage test (see 8.4 or 14.4.5);
(g) determination of errors (see 11.5 and/or 12.4, 11.6, 12.6, 14.4)
B10.2 Rating plate markings
Modify as follows :
(e) The rated output and the corresponding accuracy class, together with additional
information specified in the later parts of these recommendations (see 11.7 and/or 12.7,
13.8, 14.5).
B14 Additional requirements for Class PX protective current transformers
B14.1 Specification of performance for Class PX protective current transformers:
The performance of class PX current transformers shall be specified in terms of the following:
(a) rated primary current (I
pn
)
(b) rated secondary current (I
sn
)
(c) rated turns ratio. The turns ratio error shall not exceed 0.25%
(d) rated knee point e.m.f. (E
k
)
(e) maximum exciting current (I
e
) at the rated knee point e.m.f. and / or at a stated
percentage thereof
(f) maximum resistance of the secondary winding at a temperature of 75C (Rct)
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(g) rated resistive burden (Rb)
(h) dimensioning factor (K
x
)
Note - The rated knee point e.m.f. is generally determined as follows:
( )
sn b ct x k
I R R K E + =
B14.2 Insulation requirements for class PX protective current transformers.
B14.2.1 Insulation requirements for secondary winding
The secondary winding insulation of class PX current transformers having a rated knee point
voltage E
k
2 kV shall be capable of withstanding a rated power frequency withstand voltage
of 5 kV r.m.s for 60 s. For E
k
< 2 kV the withstand voltage shall be 3 kV r.m.s for 60 s.
B14.2.2 Inter-turn insulation requirements
For Class PX transformers having a rated knee point e.m.f of 450 V or less the rated withstand
voltage for inter-turn insulation shall be 4.5 kV peak. For those with a rated knee point e.m.f of
greater than 450V, the rated withstand voltage for the inter-turn insulation shall be a peak
voltage of 10 times the r.m.s value of the specified knee point e.m.f, or 10 kV peak, whichever
is the lower. Note: For some EHV transmission systems a higher limiting value of peak voltage
may be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
B14.3 Type tests for class PX protective current transformers
Class PX current transformers shall in addition to the requirements of clause 7 be tested as
below.
B14.3.1 Proof of low reactance type
An inspection of drawings shall be made in accordance with the requirements of IEC
Publication 60044-6 Clause 7.3.1 a) in order to establish proof of low leakage reactance design.
If compliance with the requirements of low leakage reactance design cannot be established to
the mutual satisfaction of the manufacturer and purchaser by reference to drawings then the
composite error shall be determined for the complete secondary winding using either of the
direct methods of test given in Appendix A Clause A.5 or A.6 of this document, at a secondary
current of K
x
. I
sn
and with a secondary burden R
b
. Proof of low leakage reactance design shall
be considered to have been established if the value of composite error from the direct method
of test is less than 1.1times that deduced from the secondary excitation characteristic.
Note - The value of primary current required to perform direct composite error tests on certain
transformer types may be beyond the capability of facilities normally provided by manufacturers.
Tests at lower levels of primary current may be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
B14.4 Routine tests for class PX protective current transformers
Class PX current transformers shall in addition to the requirements of clause 8 be tested as
below:
B14.4.1 Rated knee point e.m.f. (E
k
) and maximum exciting current (I
e
)
A sinusoidal e.m.f. of rated frequency equal to the rated knee-point e.m.f. shall be applied to the
complete secondary winding, all other windings being open-circuited and the exciting current
measured.
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The e.m.f. shall then be increased by 10% and the exciting current shall not increase by more
than 50%. All measurement shall be performed using r.m.s. measuring instruments. Due to the
non sinusoidal nature of the measured quantities the measurements should be performed using
r.m.s measuring instruments having a crest factor 3.
The excitation characteristic shall be plotted at least up to the rated knee point e.m.f. The
exciting current (I'
e
) at the rated knee-point e.m.f. and at any stated percentage, shall not exceed
the rated value. The number of measurement points shall be agreed between the manufacturer
and the purchaser.
B14.4.2 Secondary winding resistance (Rct)
The resistance of the complete secondary winding shall be measured. The value obtained when
corrected to 75C shall not exceed the specified value.
B14.4.3 Turns ratio error (
t
)
The turns ratio shall be determined in accordance with IEC publication 60044-6 Annex E. The
turns ratio error shall not exceed the value given in Clause 14.1 (c).
Note - A simplified test involving measurement of the ratio error with zero connected burden may
be substituted by agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
B14.4.4 Insulation tests
Tests shall be performed to demonstrate compliance with Clause 14.2.1 . For test method refer
to Clause 8.3.
B14.4.5 Inter-turn insulation tests
Tests shall be performed to demonstrate compliance with Clause 14.2.2. For test method
refer to Clause 8.4
B14.5 Marking of rating plate of Class PX current transformers
B14.5.1 Principal marking : See Clauses 10.2.
B14.5.2 Special marking
(a) rated turns ratio
(b) rated knee point e.m.f. (E
k
)
(c) maximum exciting current (I
e
) at the rated knee point e.m.f. and/or at the stated
percentage thereof.
(d) maximum resistance of the complete secondary winding at a temperature of 75C (R
ct
)
The following may also be required by the purchaser:
(e) dimensioning factor (K
x
)
(f) rated resistive burden (Rb)
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RECORD OF REVISION
DOCUMENT NO: NGTS 3.2.4
ISSUE NO: 5
This issue has been revised and amended as follows:
DATE DETAILS OF REVISION AUTHORISATION
December 2003 Editorial changes
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