Zero-sequence blocking transformer

Abstract

A zero-sequence blocking transformer includes a first core part around which is wound a first winding and a second core part around which is wound a second winding, and a third core part to create an additional leakage flux path. The concept of this disclosure can be applied to any known core structure by adding an additional leakage flux component part. In the case of a known toroidal core, the additional component part may be a rod of magnetic material fitted into the gap between the two windings to intentionally create an additional leakage flux path. Alternatively, an EE core geometry can be used and the additional leakage flux path is created by forming an air gap or adding a magnetic material insert in the leg which does not carry a winding.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.