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Unless a burden (i.e. meters, relays, etc.) is connected to the CT, current Transformers should always be shorted across the secondary terminals. The reason is very high voltages will be induced at the terminals. Think of the CT as a transformer, with a 1 turn primary and many turns on the secondary. When current is flowing through the primary, the resulting voltage induced in the secondary can be quite high, on the order of kilovolts. When a CT fails under open circuit conditions, the cause of failure is insulation breakdown, either at the shorting terminal strip, or at the feedthrough (in the case of oil filled apparatus), because the distances between terminals are not sufficient for the voltages present.
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Why PT Burden is always higher than CT Burden?
PTs are high voltage, low current transformers and so need a relatively high impedance (or burden) load to function accurately. CTs are high current, low voltage (if not open circuited!) transformers and so need a very low impedance load to function accurately.
Why the secondary of the current transformer should not be open circuited?
The secondary of a CT must always have a load connected. An open circuit secondary can result in the development of a dangerously high secondary voltage. If a CT is energized but is not used, the output terminals of the CT must be shorted out.
What is the wire gauge to use in transformer?
The wire gauge to use in a transformer depends on the current rating and the application. Generally, for low-power transformers, a wire gauge between 18 to 24 AWG is common for the primary and secondary windings. For higher power transformers, larger gauges like 14 to 10 AWG may be necessary to handle increased current without overheating. Always consider factors such as insulation type, temperature rating, and length of the wire run when selecting the appropriate gauge.
What types of current transformer?
Current transformer are used for measuring current in a bus bar without disconnecting it by means of ammeter.There are three types 1.bar type current transformer 2.toroidal current transformer 3.wound type current transformer
Why transformer is called constant flux machine?
when a load is connected to a transformer current(say I2) flows through secondary coil thus an M.M.F (N2I2) is produced ,this produces the secondary flux. This flux reduces the the main flux induced in the primary & also reduces E.M.F E1 in the primary As a result more current is drawn from the supply. This additional current drawn is due to the load component(say I2' ) This I2' is anti-phase with I2.This I2' sets a flux which opposes the secondary flux & helps the main flux. The load component flux neutralises the secondary flux produced by I2 .The M.M.F N1I2' balances N2I2.Thus the net flux is always at constant level. As practically flux is constant,the core loss is constant for all loads. Hence a transformer is always called a Constant Flux Machine.
Why should the secondary of a power transformer not to be left on an open circuit?
In general there is no reason why it should not be, though there may be special situations. Perhaps there is confusion with CURRENT transformers which must not be left open circuit because of the high voltages which they will produce. it may trip the CB. although there is no faults but a high current called Inrush current is flow when the the power transfomer energized while its secondry circuit is open
Why PT Burden is always higher than CT Burden?
PTs are high voltage, low current transformers and so need a relatively high impedance (or burden) load to function accurately. CTs are high current, low voltage (if not open circuited!) transformers and so need a very low impedance load to function accurately.
Why the secondary of the current transformer should not be open circuited?
The secondary of a CT must always have a load connected. An open circuit secondary can result in the development of a dangerously high secondary voltage. If a CT is energized but is not used, the output terminals of the CT must be shorted out.
Will a bell ringing transformer operate on direct current?
No. Transformers always operate only on alternating current. They will burn up on direct current. That is, if the fuse does not blow first.
When secondary coil is open there is no current in the primary coil WHY?
I am assuming the question is about the power / distribution transformer and not the current transformer. The primary current is a function of load connected on secondary. With the open secondary, there is no load, no current, it is open circuit. Hence no primary current. However there is always some small amount of no load current in the primary winding.
How does a transformer work you mean how does it reduce current and increase the voltage you have tried the math this doesnt make any sense?
A transformer has a primary (Where the AC supply voltage is applied); and a secondary where a voltage is induced by a fluctuating magnetic field in the iron core of the transformer. The secondary voltage depends on the ratio of windings between the primary and secondary. Since the transformer can't manufacture power the product of the voltage and current at the primary exceeds that in the secondary. So if the transformer steps up the voltage in the secondary, the maximum current in the secondary must decrease. Similarly if the voltage is stepped down the maximum current increases in the secondary. There are always losses in this process so the power in is always somewhat less than power out.
What is the wire gauge to use in transformer?
The wire gauge to use in a transformer depends on the current rating and the application. Generally, for low-power transformers, a wire gauge between 18 to 24 AWG is common for the primary and secondary windings. For higher power transformers, larger gauges like 14 to 10 AWG may be necessary to handle increased current without overheating. Always consider factors such as insulation type, temperature rating, and length of the wire run when selecting the appropriate gauge.
Why primary current is higher than secondary current in transformer with turns ratio 1?
In a transformer with a turns ratio equal to 1, the primary current comprises the reflected secondary current plus the magnetizing current necessary to sustain the "back EMF developed across the mutual inductance coupling the primary winding to the secondary. Therefore the primary current is always greater than the secondary current in a transformer with a turns ratio equal to 1. This should be evident by applying Kirchhoff's Current Law to the central node of the "T-equivalent" model of a transformer.
Why secondry of current transformer should not be open?
A current transformer will always attempt to push a ratio of the primary current through the secondary. So if there is primary current flowing, and you open circuit the secondary, the CT will attempt to build up voltage to the point where the correct amount of secondary current can flow through the open circuit (meaning you will get an arc). If it succeeds, you'll have a bright light, and some melted copper, and a very startled person who was unfortunate enough to open circuit the CT. This high voltage can also damage or ruin the CT.
PT HAS COBRa and her husbands ins which is primary?
A cobra policy is always secondary. A cobra policy is always secondary.
Why tappings are always provided in HV winding of power transformers?
in hv side, current will be less; so if we vary the rheostate, than thetre is less arcing with respect to lv side, so we always put the tap changer in hv side.
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