Capacitor Voltage Transformers

Capacitor Voltage
Transformer

Introduction
Trench is a recognized world leader in the
design and manufacture of high voltage
equipment for application on electric utility
and high energy industrial systems. As
part of Trench's product scope, the
Company produces a diversified range of
Instrument Transformers which are installed
on 69 - 800 kV electrical systems.
Instrument Transformers include:
Voltage (Potential) Transformers
(both inductive and capacitive
type), Current Transformers and
Combined Instrument Transformers
(voltage and current transformer in
one unit).

Fig. 1
Type TEVF 345
Capacitor Voltage
Transformers

Capacitor Voltage Transformers

must convert transmission class
voltages to standardized low and
easily measurable values, which will
be used for metering, protection
and control of the high voltage
system. As such, the need for accurate and reliable voltage transformation is essential. Additionally,
Capacitor Voltage Transformers
serve as a coupling capacitor for
coupling high frequency power line
carrier signals to the transmission
line.
This brochure will detail the features and
characteristics Capacitor Voltage Transformers. Please refer to Trench brochure
E210 for additional general information
concerning high voltage Instrument
Transformers and brochure E 235.10 for
specific information concerning Coupling
Capacitors.

Features

meet all IEC and ANSI metering

and protection classes (other
standards on request)
applications from 69 kV800 kV
Quality Assurance in accordance
with ISO 9001
capable of carrier coupling PLC
signals to the network
higher inherent capacitance
values provide superior PLC
coupling, better transient
performance and improved
stability
optimized insulation system
design utilizing state-of-the-art
processing techniques with
either mineral oil or synthetic
insulating fluids
stability of capacitance and accuracy over a long period of time
due to superior clamping system
design
oil expansion by way of
hermetically sealed stainless steel
bellows assures the integrity of
the insulation system over time

bellows puncture pin provides

for release of internal pressure in
the event of severe service
conditions leading to internal
discharges
puncture pin operation releases
insulating fluid to run down the
porcelain, resulting in an oil stain
and clear visual indication of a
problem
extra high strength porcelains
provide both superior seismic
performance and the ability to
mount large line traps directly
on the CVT with corresponding
savings in installed cost
maintenance-free oil filled cast
aluminum basebox
superior transient response
characteristics
internal company routine test
and quality requirements exceed
those of international standards
with impulse tests and partial
discharge test being performed
on a routine basis

not subject to ferroresonance

oscillations with the network or
breaker capacitor
passive ferroresonance
suppression circuit provides
superior damping while not
degrading transient response.
This allows faster relay operation
with less zone 1 overreach
concerns
high capacitance CVT's, when
installed in close proximity to
EHV circuit breakers, can provide
enhanced circuit breaker short
line fault/TRV performance
Proven Seismic Performance:
Trench porcelain housed CVTs
have passed the most
demanding seismic shaker table
tests and have survived real
earthquakes in service.

Construction

Trench CVT's consist of two primary assemblies; the high voltage

capacitor sections and the base
box housing the electro-magnetic
components.
Series connected capacitor elements,
housed in porcelain shells, each
hermetically sealed, are referred to
as capacitor
sections. The
capacitor elements are insulated with a
high quality
polypropylene
film/paper
dielectric and impregnated with
highly processed synthetic fluid.
Each capacitor section is equipped

with a stainless steel expansion

chamber which will allow the synthetic fluid to expand and contract
with changes in ambient operating
temperatures. Should there be
excessive pressure build up within
a capacitor section, the expansion
chamber will engage a puncture
pin, resulting in pressure release
and visual indication of a problem.
It is over these capacitor sections
(1-4 capacitor sections per CVT)
that most of the high voltage will
be dropped.
A tap voltage (approximately
5-12 kV depending on type) is
taken from the lowest capacitor
section and fed to an electromagnetic circuit in the cast aluminum

base box. The base box contains

the intermediate transformer which
will provide the final output voltages via multiple tapped secondary
windings, series compensating
reactor and ferroresonance control
circuitry. The base box is filled with
dried mineral oil, protecting the
components from environmental
deterioration.
Ferroresonance is simply and effectively controlled by utilization
of low flux density designed magnetic circuitry and a saturable
reactor controlled damping circuit
connected across the secondary
winding. The ferroresonance suppression circuit does not adversely
affect transient response.

Electrical Performance
Characteristics

TEVF
TEVP

TEMF

TETP

TEIRF

TEMP

TEHMF, TEHMP
TEIMF

Accuracy class (1)

ANSI

200 VA
(0.6 class)

200 VA
(0.3 class)

200 VA
(0.6 class )

200 VA
(0.3 class)

400 VA
(0.3 class)

400 VA
(0.3 class)

0.6 MWXYZ

0.3 MWXYZ

0.6 MWXYZ

0.3 MWXYZ

0.3 MWXYZ and ZZ

or 0.15 MWXYZ

0.3 MWXYZ and ZZ

1.2Y

1.2Y

1.2Y

1.2Y

1.2Y

1.2Y

350 VA
400 VA
600 VA
700 VA

225 VA
250 VA
500 VA
550 VA
700 VA
700 VA

Class 3P, 50 VA

Class 3P, 50 VA

Class 3P, 50 VA

ZZT 10% or
ZT 6%

ZZT
5%

Each main winding (2)

Auxiliary winding

IEC (2)
Each main winding
cl 0.2, 50 Hz
cl 0.2, 60 Hz
cl 0.5, 50 Hz
cl 0.5, 60 Hz
cl 1.0, 50 Hz
cl 1.0, 50 Hz
Auxiliary winding
Transient response

Ferroresonance
suppression (3)
Thermal rating
Notes:

150 VA
200 VA
300 VA
400 VA
Class 3P, 50 VA

250 VA
300 VA
500 VA
600 VA

150 VA
200 VA
300 VA
400 VA

Class 3P, 50 VA Class 3P, 50 VA

Less than % (of crest) residual in 1 cycle @ burden:

ZT
ZT
ZT
ZT
10%
10%
6%
5%

250 VA
300 VA
600 VA
700 VA
1000 VA
1000 VA

Less than 10% (of crest) in 200 milliseconds at 120% of rated voltage
1000 VA

1000 VA

1000 VA

1500 VA

1000 VA

(1) Two main windings are supplied as standard, with a third auxiliary winding available as an optional extra.
(2) The accuracy class for total simultaneous loading is equal to the values given for each main winding.
(3) Optional designs available having approx. 40 msec damping times.

1500 VA

1
3

1
2

7
4

Note: Connection between internal terminals are made

at the factory as required for each unit.
Fig. 3
Typical schematic diagram of a
Capacitor Voltage Transformer

Series reactor

Intermediate voltage transformer

Harmonic suppression filter

Protective gap

Secondary terminal board

Faraday shield

Potential ground switch

Choke coil and gap assembly

Drain coil, gap and carrier ground switch assembly

Porcelain Shell

Oil Filled Expansion Chamber

Capacitor Rolls

Oil Filled Basebox

Intermediate Transformer

Series Reactor

Stabilizing Burden

Low Voltage Terminal Box

Oil Level Side Glass

Fig.4 Sectioned view of a typical

Capacitor Voltage Transformer

Capacitor Voltage Transformers

Electrical and Mechanical Data (1)

Type

Maximum continuous
operating
voltage
phase to phase

TEVP, TETP
or
TEMP

69
115
138
161
230
287
345
400
500

72.5
121
145
169
242
300
362
420
550

Impulse
withstand
1.2/50 s
(BIL)
kV
350
550
650
750
1050
1300
1550
1550
1800

Power frequency
withstand
voltage
I min.
kV
165
265
320
370
525
640
785
785
900

Standard
capacitance
(2)

TEIMF or TEIRF

115
138
161
230
287
345
400
500
735

121
145
169
242
300
362
420
550
765

550
650
750
1050
1300
1550
1550
1800
2425

265
320
370
525
640
785
785
900
1200

20,000
16,500
15,000
10,000
8,250
7,500
5,500
5,000
4,000

TEHMP

115
138
161
230
287
345
400
500
735

121
145
169
242
300
362
420
550
765

550
650
750
1050
1300
1550
1550
1800
2425

265
320
370
525
640
785
785
900
1200

47,500
38,100
30,500
22,800
19,000
15,200
12,700
10,100
6,200

Notes:
(1) Other ratings available on request.
(2) Types TEVF, TEMF same as TEVP except capacitance approximately 1/2 of values listed.
Type TEHMF same as type TEHMP except capacitance approximately 1/2 of values listed.

pF
20,800
12,500
10,400
8,300
6,200
4,600
4,100
3,500
2,800

Standard
creepage

Dimension
h1

Net weight
approx.

in/mm
62.5/1590
102.5/2600
130/3300
145/3680
205/5210
260/6000
290/7370
390/9900
435/11050

in/mm
51/1295*
65/1651*
73.5/1867*
82/2083*
112/2845*
129/3277*
146/3708*
185/4693*
210/5334*

lb/kg
450/204
525/238
550/250
575/261
725/329
775/352
825/374
1000/454
1100/499

111/2819
133/3378
161/4089
222/5638
266/6756
322/8178
399/10135
483/12267
644/16356

70.75/1797
79.25/2013
89.75/2280
120.5/3061
137.5/3492
158.75/4076
196/4978
227/5771
296/7518

975/442
1025/465
1100/499
1350/612
1500/680
1600/725
1875/850
2100/953
2600/1179

112/2850
139/3530
165/4190
224/5700
278/7060
330/8300
417/10590
495/12570
660/16760

71.25/1810
79.25/2026
88.25/2242
121.75/3092
138.75/3524
155.5/3950
197.75/5023
223/5664
290.5/7379

1100/499
1175/533
1300/590
1650/748
1750/794
1975/896
2350/1066
2700/1225
3425/1554

Heights shown are correct for types TEVF, TEMF, TEVP when
equipped with Trench low profile basebox (standard).
When equipped with Trench Universal basebox add
4.25 inches (108 mm).
For types TETP and TEMP add 4,25 inches (108 mm).

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Ontario, Canada M1V 4B6
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Fax
(416) 298-2209
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Ontario, Canada M1P 3B5
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Fax
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04.2000

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