Department of Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation and Measurements 6th Semester

Session: 2018-22

Assignment 1: High Voltage and Current Measurements (CLO1)

Marks: 10 Submission Date: 16.04.2021

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Instructions:
• Answer neatly on A4 sheets only
• Draw diagrams where applicable
• The assignment must be submitted in hand-written form
• The incomplete assignment is not acceptable for submission
• Topics in this assignment are included for the mid-term assessment test
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1. What is a potential transformer?
Describe the following:
a. Construction and operation of potential transformer
b. Residual voltage in potential transformers
c. Types of potential transformers

2. What is the use of current transformers?

Describe the following:
a. Construction and working of current transformer
b. The rated burden in current transformers
c. Types of tests performed on current transformers
d. Why is it necessary to operate the current transformer with its
secondary short-circuited?

Good Luck!