The load current in a system is 100 A. the short-circuit current for the smallest fault is 100 A. An overcurrent capable of carrying a current of 5 A continuously is to be used. (a) Suggest a suitable C.T. ratio (b) What will be the current for the smallest fault? (c) Will the protective C.T be able to faithfully reproduce the fault current?

The load current in a system is 100 A. the short-circuit current for the smallest fault is 100 A. An overcurrent capable of carrying a current of 5 A continuously is to be used. (a) Suggest a suitable C.T. ratio (b) What will be the current for the smallest fault? (c) Will the protective C.T be able to faithfully reproduce the fault current?

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

ChapterS: Safety, Basic Electricity And Ohm's Law

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11RQ: What is a ground fault?

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