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    Leaving the secondary of a current transformer (C.T.) open can cause several issues: 1. It can lead to a build-up of high voltage across the secondary winding due to a lack of current path. 2. A high magnetizing current can flow through the C.T. without a load on the secondary winding. 3. It can result in inaccurate current measurements as there is no load to produce a proportional current. Leaving the secondary open also poses safety hazards and can damage other equipment in the circuit. Proper loading of the secondary winding is necessary for safe and accurate operation of a C.T.

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    Leaving the secondary of a current transformer (C.T.) open can cause several issues: 1. It can lead to a build-up of high voltage across the secondary winding due to a lack of current path. 2. A high magnetizing current can flow through the C.T. without a load on the secondary winding. 3. It can result in inaccurate current measurements as there is no load to produce a proportional current. Leaving the secondary open also poses safety hazards and can damage other equipment in the circuit. Proper loading of the secondary winding is necessary for safe and accurate operation of a C.T.

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    Leaving the secondary of a current transformer (C.T.) open can cause several issues: 1. It can lead to a build-up of high voltage across the secondary winding due to a lack of current path. 2. A high magnetizing current can flow through the C.T. without a load on the secondary winding. 3. It can result in inaccurate current measurements as there is no load to produce a proportional current. Leaving the secondary open also poses safety hazards and can damage other equipment in the circuit. Proper loading of the secondary winding is necessary for safe and accurate operation of a C.T.

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    Leaving the secondary of a current transformer (C.T.) open can cause several issues: 1. It can lead to a build-up of high voltage across the secondary winding due to a lack of current path. 2. A high magnetizing current can flow through the C.T. without a load on the secondary winding. 3. It can result in inaccurate current measurements as there is no load to produce a proportional current. Leaving the secondary open also poses safety hazards and can damage other equipment in the circuit. Proper loading of the secondary winding is necessary for safe and accurate operation of a C.T.

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    W H Y S E C O N D A RY O F

    C.T SHOULD NOT BE


    OPEN???
    LOURENCE M. ESPALMADO
    4E
    HERE’S ARE SOME REASONS WHY THE
    SECONDARY OF A CURRENT TRANSFORMER (C.T)
    SHOULD NOT BE LEFT OPEN
    • HIGH VOLTAGE BUILD-UP

    - When the secondary of a C.T is left open, there is no path for the current to
    flow, which can lead to a high voltage build-up across the secondary winding of
    the C.T.
    2. MAGNITIZING CURRENT
    - When the secondary of a C.T is left open, there is no load on the secondary
    winding, which can lead to a high magnetizing current flowing through the C.T.
    3. INACCURATE MEASUREMENTS
    - Inaccurate Measurements: Leaving the secondary of a C.T open can result in
    inaccurate current measurements, as there is no load on the secondary winding to
    produce a proportional current.
    4. SAFETY HAZARD
    - Leaving the secondary of a C.T open can create safety hazards for personnel
    working on the circuit, as there is no path for the current to flow if there is a
    fault in the primary circuit.

    5. DAMAGE TO OTHER EQUIPMENTS


    - Leaving the secondary of a C.T open can cause damage to other equipment
    in the circuit, as there is no load on the secondary winding to limit the voltage
    and current that flows through it.
    WHAT IS POTENTIAL
    TRANSFORMER?
    • known as a voltage transformer

    • a type of transformer that is used to reduce the


    voltage of high voltage power systems down to a
    level that is safe to measure and use.

    • commonly used in power distribution systems,


    industrial plants, substations, and electrical
    testing laboratories.
    COMPARISON OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER AND
    POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
    CURRENT TRANSFORMER POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
    Functionality: Functionality:
    CTs measure current PTs measure voltage.

    Connection: Connection:
    CTs are connected in series with the circuit PTs are connected in parallel with the circuit for
    carrying the current to be measured. voltage measurement.

    Ratio: Ratio:
    The turns ratio of a CT is designed for stepping the turns ratio of a PT is tailored for stepping
    down current levels. down voltage levels.

    Applications: Applications:
    CTs are commonly used in protection schemes PTs are essential for metering applications and
    such as overcurrent relays, providing voltage inputs to protective devices.
    SIMILARITIES BETWEEN CURRENT
    TRANSFORMER & POTENTIAL
    Accuracy:
    TRANSFORMER
    Both CTs and PTs are designed to provide accurate measurements within
    specified limits to enable precise monitoring and control of power system
    parameters.

    Construction:
    both types of transformers have similar construction with primary and secondary
    windings,
    their design parameters differ based on the intended function of current or voltage
    measurement.
    THANK YOU
    FOR
    LISTENING!!!

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