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Area of Science:

Physics
Electrical Engineering
Optical Sensing

Background:

Magneto-optical sensors offer non-intrusive current measurement capabilities.
Traditional current transformers can face limitations in accuracy and temperature stability.
Optical fiber sensors present an alternative for precise electrical measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a laboratory setup for a magneto-optical current transformer.
To evaluate the performance of a single-mode fiber as a combined sensor and transmission line.
To determine the measurement accuracy and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the developed system.

Main Methods:

A magneto-optical current transformer was constructed in a laboratory setting.
Single-mode optical fiber was employed as the core sensing and transmission element.
Measurements were conducted across a primary current range of 50-1200 A at room temperature and a wider temperature range (-20-+45 °C).

Main Results:

The magneto-optical current transformer achieved an overall measurement accuracy better than 0.24% at room temperature.
A high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 85 dB was recorded at a primary current of 1000 A.
Accurate current measurements were successfully performed within the temperature range of -20 to +45 °C.

Conclusions:

The developed magneto-optical current transformer, using single-mode fiber, demonstrates high accuracy and stability.
The system is suitable for precise current measurements in varying temperature conditions.
This technology offers a promising solution for advanced electrical monitoring applications.