Why Do Bushing Current Transformer Costs Increase with Lower Turn Ratios?

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The discussion centers on the unexpected increase in bushing current transformer (BCT) costs despite a reduction in the power transformer rating. It highlights that a lower turn ratio requires more turns to maintain accurate current output for existing instruments, which can lead to higher manufacturing costs. The user expresses confusion over why BCT costs did not decrease like other components. The necessity for additional turns to ensure proper functionality is a key factor driving the cost increase. Understanding this relationship between turn ratio and cost is essential for evaluating transformer pricing.
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In an industrial project, the customer decided to change first order for new power transformer. According to new order, the rating power of transformer should be half. He enquired new detail cost table and transformer manufacturer submitted it. Future power transformer user cheeked that mentioned list; he noted all detail items cost decreased approximately except bushing current transformers costs. He can not understand the reason of this cost impact.

How can you explain the reason of BCT cost increasing due to its turn ratio decreasing?


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Wouldn't you need twice the number of turns for half the current from the new power transformer? If not your ct output would not be correct for the existing instruments.
 
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