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PS Class CT is also known as PX Class or simply Class X Current Transformer. It is special type of current transformer meant for protection purpose. Various protection class CTs as described in IS 2705 part-3 is only useful for overcurrent protection. You may refer Accuracy Class of CT for detail. In many protection applications, … Read more
Protection Current Transformer (CT) and Metering CT are two different types of CT as per their requirement and hence design. Therefore, Protection class CT should not be used as Metering CT. Similarly, a Metering Current Transformer should not be used for protection purpose. Let the discuss the reason behind this. Why can’t we use Protection … Read more
Accuracy Class of Current Transformer (CT) is defined in Indian Standard IS 2705 Part-2 and Part-3. This accuracy class of CT is defined so as to provide the permissible error in the current measurement of CT. As we know that, there are three types of errors defined for a CT: Current Error (or Ratio Error), … Read more
Current Transformer is an instrument transformer which steps down high value of current to a low value of current suitable for measurement devices. It is widely used in power system for measurement and protection purpose. We cannot think of power generation, transmission or distribution without using Current Transformer. Construction of Current Transformer (CT): There are … Read more
According IEC, Knee Point Voltage of a Current Transformer is defined as the voltage at which 10 % increase in voltage of CT secondary results in 50 % increase in secondary current. If you carefully read the definition, you will notice that it is something related to saturation of Current Transformer CT. Never mind, I will … Read more
The most important precaution which shall be taken care while working with a CT is that its secondary should never be kept open. In this post we will discuss this aspect of CT. As we know that Current Transformers (CTs) are always used with secondary winding connected with Ammeter, Relays or Wattmeter Coils. A precaution … Read more