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A device for calibrating Rogowski coils in time domain.

Liang Lu¹, Jianjun Huang, Yanming Li

¹School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.

The Review of Scientific Instruments

|December 3, 2008

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A new device calibrates Rogowski coils in the time domain using a specialized current step wave generator. This allows for accurate measurement of coil sensitivity and dynamic response for fast, high-current pulses.

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Electrical Engineering
Metrology

Background:

Rogowski coils are essential for non-contact current measurement.
Accurate calibration, especially in the time domain, is crucial for dynamic current applications.
Existing calibration methods may not adequately address fast rise times and long durations.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and present a novel device for calibrating Rogowski coils in the time domain.
To enable the characterization of Rogowski coil sensitivity and dynamic response.
To facilitate calibration using precisely controlled current pulses.

Main Methods:

Development of a specialized current step wave generator.
The generator produces current pulses with rise times under 3 nanoseconds and durations exceeding 300 nanoseconds.
Utilizing the generated pulses to measure Rogowski coil performance parameters.

Main Results:

The designed device successfully calibrates Rogowski coils in the time domain.
Sensitivity and dynamic response characteristics of the Rogowski coil were accurately obtained.
The current step wave generator demonstrated reliable performance with specified pulse parameters.

Conclusions:

The developed time-domain calibration device is effective for Rogowski coils.
The current step wave generator is a key component enabling precise calibration.
This method provides a valuable tool for characterizing Rogowski coils for demanding applications.