Estimation of the error of a magnetic modulation non-contact wide-range device for non-destructive control of high amperage currents

Abstract

Abstract The paper provides information on use of direct current (DC) energy in the electric power supply industry of agriculture and water management, hydraulic engineering construction, metallurgy, irrigation and melioration. The need for non-contact non-destructive control of high amperage DCs of high-capacity electrical installations in irrigation and melioration, hydraulic engineering has been identified. The basic requirements for non-contact transducers and sensors of high amperage DC measurements without circuit breaking are formulated. Identified priority directions in the development of above mentioned transducers. The general construction principles of non-contact ferromagnetic transducers of high amperage DCs and the results of the development of one of the modification of the developed wide-range magneto modulation contactless transducers of high amperage DCs and a device based on it are given. It is shown that the developed transducer and device, as distinct from the known ones, have increased accuracy and sensitivity, technological design and small weight and dimensions with low material consumption and cost. The error estimation of the developed magneto modulation non-contact wide-range device for non-destructive control of high amperage currents is carried out and it’s RMS (root-mean-square) and entropy errors are estimated. It can be widely used in power systems in irrigation and melioration, in water supply system, industry, railway transport, science, technology and for testing power meters at their installation site for contactless control of DC and also ACs (alternative currents).