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The CT (Current Transformer) ratio is a ratio that defines the relationship between the primary (high-voltage) current and the secondary (low-voltage) current in a current transformer. The CT ratio is crucial for ensuring that the CT can step down the high current in the primary circuit to a manageable current in the secondary circuit, where measuring or protection devices can safely measure or interact with the current.
### Formula for CT Ratio
The CT ratio is typically represented as:
\[
\text{CT Ratio} = \frac{\text{Primary Current (I\(_p\))}}{\text{Secondary Current (I\(_s\))}}
\]
Where:
- **Primary Current (I\(_p\))** is the current flowing through the primary winding (the high-voltage side of the transformer).
- **Secondary Current (I\(_s\))** is the current produced in the secondary winding (the low-voltage side of the transformer), which is typically set to a fixed value such as 5 A or 1 A in most industrial applications.
### Example Calculation
If you have a current transformer with a **primary current** of 1000 A and a **secondary current** of 5 A, the CT ratio is calculated as:
\[
\text{CT Ratio} = \frac{1000}{5} = 200:1
\]
This means that for every 200 A of current flowing through the primary, the secondary current will be 1 A.
### Key Considerations
- **Standard Secondary Current**: In most cases, the secondary current is standardized (typically 5 A or 1 A), which simplifies the calculation and makes it easier to interface with standard measuring instruments or protection relays.
- **Burden on Secondary Circuit**: When designing a CT, you should also ensure that the secondary circuit is not left open while the primary current is flowing, as this can damage the CT and create dangerous high voltage.
This ratio is crucial for accurate current measurement and protection in power systems.
### Formula for CT Ratio
The CT ratio is typically represented as:
\[
\text{CT Ratio} = \frac{\text{Primary Current (I\(_p\))}}{\text{Secondary Current (I\(_s\))}}
\]
Where:
- **Primary Current (I\(_p\))** is the current flowing through the primary winding (the high-voltage side of the transformer).
- **Secondary Current (I\(_s\))** is the current produced in the secondary winding (the low-voltage side of the transformer), which is typically set to a fixed value such as 5 A or 1 A in most industrial applications.
### Example Calculation
If you have a current transformer with a **primary current** of 1000 A and a **secondary current** of 5 A, the CT ratio is calculated as:
\[
\text{CT Ratio} = \frac{1000}{5} = 200:1
\]
This means that for every 200 A of current flowing through the primary, the secondary current will be 1 A.
### Key Considerations
- **Standard Secondary Current**: In most cases, the secondary current is standardized (typically 5 A or 1 A), which simplifies the calculation and makes it easier to interface with standard measuring instruments or protection relays.
- **Burden on Secondary Circuit**: When designing a CT, you should also ensure that the secondary circuit is not left open while the primary current is flowing, as this can damage the CT and create dangerous high voltage.
This ratio is crucial for accurate current measurement and protection in power systems.