Title :
The potential transformer bridge with current comparator for measuring the voltage dependence of compressed-gas capacitors
Author :
Castelli, Franco
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Elettrotecnica, Polytech. of Milan, Italy
fDate :
8/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, an alternative method for measuring the voltage dependent capacitance variation (VDCV) of compressed-gas capacitors is described. In the proposed method, the VDCV of the capacitor under test is measured by comparing it with a capacitor standard supplied with the secondary (low) voltage of a potential transformer. This transformer has its primary parallel connected with the capacitor under test. The paper presents and criticizes the test results obtained in which an uncertainty of at least 0.5 ppm is achieved
Keywords :
bridge circuits; bridge instruments; capacitance measurement; characteristics measurement; current comparators; high-voltage techniques; potential transformers; power capacitors; test equipment; capacitor standard; compressed-gas capacitors; current comparator; potential transformer bridge; secondary voltage; uncertainty; voltage dependence; voltage dependent capacitance variation; Admittance; Bridge circuits; Calibration; Capacitance measurement; Capacitors; Circuit testing; Current measurement; Frequency; Voltage measurement; Voltage transformers;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on