Voltage and Current Sensor Applications - From Planning to Field Validation

The rapid changes in today’s distribution grid have created a demand for accurate voltage and current measurement systems which have improved cost and operational performance characteristics when compared to systems with conventional technology such as instrument transformers. Low energy voltage and current sensors, also known as non-conventional or low-power instrument transformers, offer significant advantages and opportunities for application within this evolving grid. This session will explore planning and field installation for these medium voltage current and voltage sensors and sensor systems. This panel session will discuss the proper selection of sensors and sensor systems for specific applications, will provide valuable installation considerations and best practices, will review choosing accuracy requirements according to the needed application, and will highlight important field-testing considerations. This panel session is ideal for anyone who is looking to learn more about, or who is considering deployment of, voltage and current sensors and/or IEDs (meters, controllers, relays, etc.) for measurement or control purposes.