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Optical fiber current sensor with external conversion for measurements of low AC electric currents

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Abstract

This article presents results of research on an optical fiber current sensor with external conversion (OFCS-EC), which was presented in article [1]. In this article the research is concentrated on an analysis of the sensor toward its application in power protection automation systems. For this purpose a busbar, designed for an operation in a current range up to 200 A, was selected. Such basbars are used in low voltage electric substations. A proper orientation of the OFCS-EC sensor head was chosen basing on calculations of a spatial magnetic field distribution round the busbar. Measurements were carried out in laboratory conditions. The sensor was placed in an alternating magnetic field generated by an air magnetic coil. A value of magnetic field induction generated in the coil corresponded to conditions round the busbar for given intensity of electric current conducting in it. Investigations presented in this paper are focused on checking whether a response signal of the OFCS-EC in conditions corresponding to the ones prevailing in an industrial environment. The results of these investigations have proven linearity of a response signal. Uncertainty of measurements of electric current was 18 A for current effective value 200 A.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12th Conference on Integrated Optics
Subtitle of host publicationSensors, Sensing Structures, and Methods
EditorsPrzemyslaw Struk, Tadeusz Pustelny
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510613911
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event12th Conference on Integrated Optics: Sensors, Sensing Structures, and Methods, IOS 2017 - Szczyrk-Gliwice, Poland
Duration: 27 Feb 20173 Mar 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10455
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference12th Conference on Integrated Optics: Sensors, Sensing Structures, and Methods, IOS 2017
Country/TerritoryPoland
CitySzczyrk-Gliwice
Period27/02/173/03/17

Keywords

  • Faraday effect
  • Optical current transducer
  • Optical fiber current sensor
  • Optical fiber sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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