CURRENT MEASURING TRANSFORMER

摘要

A transformer system for measuring electrical current includes an electrical conductor having first and second conductor portions. The first conductor portion conducts electrical current in one direction and the second conductor portion conducts the electrical current in an opposite direction. The first conductor portion produces a magnetic field Ha and the second conductor portion produces a magnetic field Hb. A coil having a non-ferromagnetic core is positioned between the first and second conductor portions so that the axis of the coil is substantially parallel to the magnetic fields Ha and Hb. The separation between the outer circumferential surface of the coil and the first and second conductor portions is the minimum distance for avoiding a voltage breakdown therebetween for a predetermined maximum electrical current in the conductor portions. At least one ferromagnetic shield surrounds the first and second conductor portions for shielding the coil from external magnetic fields.