This document calculates the size of a CT thumble needed to safely carry a maximum current of 2200 amps with a current density of 1.8 amps/mm^2. It determines that a thumble with a diameter of 39.44847 mm is needed to carry the maximum current without exceeding the given current density.
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Minimum copper density for designing of CT Thumble
This document calculates the size of a CT thumble needed to safely carry a maximum current of 2200 amps with a current density of 1.8 amps/mm^2. It determines that a thumble with a diameter of 39.44847 mm is needed to carry the maximum current without exceeding the given current density.
This document calculates the size of a CT thumble needed to safely carry a maximum current of 2200 amps with a current density of 1.8 amps/mm^2. It determines that a thumble with a diameter of 39.44847 mm is needed to carry the maximum current without exceeding the given current density.
Calculation of CT-Thumble size in desining of CT (Current Density: 1.8 Amp.
/mm2)
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Area of Current Density Current in for safety side thumble of for Thumble (Amp/mm2) CT (Amp.) (Max. Current) Max. flowing Current (mm) 1.8 2000 2200 1222.222222 39.44847