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The discussion revolves around the differences between live type and dead type current transformers (CTs). Live type CTs have enclosures at line potential, making them hazardous to touch, while dead type CTs are at Earth potential, posing less risk. The advantages of live type CTs include potentially smaller size and reduced material costs. Participants suggest that the same principles apply to CTs as to circuit breakers. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these distinctions for safety and application in electrical systems.
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hello friends...i am facing difficulties in understanding the difference between live type and deadtpe current transformer...and also the advantage of live type over dead type?
 
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Ron_04 said:
hello friends...i am facing difficulties in understanding the difference between live type and deadtpe current transformer...and also the advantage of live type over dead type?

I'm not 100% sure about current transformers, but I know the difference between live and dead tank circuit breakers is that the enclosure that houses the windings (i.e. the "tank") is at line potential (i.e. live tank) and the other is at Earth potential. (i.e. dead tank)

I'm sure you could apply the same concept to the housing of CT's.

They say if you touch a live tank you'll be dead and vice versa, if you touch a dead tank you'll live.
 
jegues said:
I'm not 100% sure about current transformers, but I know the difference between live and dead tank circuit breakers is that the enclosure that houses the windings (i.e. the "tank") is at line potential (i.e. live tank) and the other is at Earth potential. (i.e. dead tank)

I'm sure you could apply the same concept to the housing of CT's.

They say if you touch a live tank you'll be dead and vice versa, if you touch a dead tank you'll live.

tell me the advantage of live type over dead type
 
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