high voltage equipment

Dead Tank Current Transformer | Dead Tank CT

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In this article, we are going to discuss the dead tank current transformer, commonly referred to as a dead tank CT. Dead tank current transformers are not popular for very high-voltage systems like 220 kV and above. Utilities often use dead tank CTs in 33 kV systems. They prefer this design at 33 kV because … Read more

Rated Short Circuit Making Current and Breaking Current 

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Definition of Making Current The rated short circuit making current of a circuit breaker is the maximum peak current that the circuit breaker can close without any damage. It is the maximum peak current that a circuit breaker can make safely.  Definition of Breaking Current The rated short circuit breaking current, on the other hand, … Read more