Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Basic Electrical

Compare and Contrast of C.T and PT - 2 Mins Read

Current Transformers a. A current transformer is a step down instrument for measuring the high value current in L.T /H.T/ E.H.T lines b. It has one or two windings or a bus bar or a heavy line conductor surmounted by a core having large number of thin wires. c. In a C.T the number of turns is inversely proportional to the current and it is connected in series in the line d. C.T is used for metering, recording and relay circuits for different requirements. e .C.T must have its secondary always closed through relays/short circuited and no fuse should be used. However the fuses can be used in shunt circuits while in service. f. Never open a secondary circuit of a C.T which may have high potential due to high impedance and endanger to personnel operating. g. Polarity is important in connecting a C.T in the circuit h. In calibrating a C.T’s impedance burden the configuration of different coil connection in series or in parallel is to be kept in mind. For safety purposes one of the secondary...

Electrical Parameters Explained: Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power Calculation

Electrical systems operate based on fundamental parameters that define how electricity flows and interacts with various components. The key electrical parameters include voltage, current, resistance, and power. Let's explore each of these in detail. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS:                                         a) Electrical Voltage Voltage is the electrical force that moves electrons through a conductor. It is also called Electro Motive Force (EMF) as it pushes electrons within a circuit. The unit of voltage is volts (V). Example: A 230V power supply provides the force needed to operate household electrical appliances. b) Electric Current Electric current is the flow rate of electrons through a conductor. It is measured in Amperes (A). Example: When you switch on a fan, an electric current flows through the circuit, powering the motor inside. c) Resistance Resistance is ...