Why is the secondary winding of a current transformer kept short-circuited during normal operation?

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Published
28 Jun 2018
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The secondary of a current transformer is always shorted during operation to prevent the core from saturating and to avoid the induction of excessively high voltages, which could be hazardous and damage the equipment.

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