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Newtek has been at the forefront of innovation in current transformers, potential transformers and digital meters in India. With more than two decades of experience, Our expertise and product quality have earned recognition from market leaders across the country. Newtek Electricals is the first company to introduce nylon flame retardant casing current transformers in India, and the product is now exported to other countries as well. we are the leaders of manufacturers and exporters CTs, PTs

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Why is it important

to calculate
CT Burden (VA)?

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Why Is It Important
To Calculate CT Burden(VA)?
The formula to calculate CT burden is simple
Study the output circuit
(A) Calculate individual burden of instruments
(B) Calculate burden of connected wire
Add (A+B)
Multiply the result by 1.2 to 1.5 as safety factor

(A) Typical burden values of Digital/Analog Meters

(B) How to calculate burden of secondary cable?


For Copper cable
VA = k X L/S
K = 0.5 if is (secondary cable) = 5A
K = 0.02, if is = 1A
Where; L= Length of secondary cable (input/output loop) In meters
and S = Cross Section Area of cables In mm2 .
In this case, the CTs are generally in a controlling or metering panel
within a small distance from actual meter, and technically it is not
necessary to have a large VA.

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Test Case for CT 100/5A,
VA = k X L/S
K = 0.5 if is = 5A, L = 5 m, S = 2.5 mm 2 .
VA = 0.5X 5/2.5
= 2.5/2.5
B = 1 VA

To take an example, If you connect one analog meter having a 5


meter long secondary lead cable, The total burden will be:
Burden of Meter (A) = 0.75 VA
Burden of 5 meter Cable (B) = 1VA
Total Burden A+B = 0.75+1 = 1.75VA
Multiply the total burden by safety factor 1.2
- 1.2*1.75 = 2.1VA

This means you can use a CT with 2.5VA or 5VA burden.

Conclusion
The CT burden impacts the CT accuracy. If the burden is higher than
required, the CT accuracy can fluctuate.

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