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First we need to remember that the ratio of 200:5 can also be written as 200/5 or 200
divided by 5. This is the first calculation that we need to do as this will give us
the multiplier. So 200/5 = 40. Thus, our multiplier is 40. Now we can divide 100 by 40
and get our answer of 2.5 amps. So, if there are 100 amps on the primary side of the
CT there should be 2.5 amps on the secondary side.
Example 2
For our next example, let’s start in the meter base. Let’s assume that we also are
using 200:5 CT’s in this service. We are checking the amps in the meter base and
find that we have 3 amps flowing on the secondary side. How many amps should be
on the primary side? Remember from before that our multiplier for a 200:5 CT is 40.
In this example we need to multiply to get the answer instead of dividing. So, 3 amps
x 40 = 120 amps. If 3 amps are flowing in the secondary side then there should be
120 amps flowing in the primary side.
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Example 3
For the third example let’s incorporate the rating factor of the CT into the equation.
Let’s say that we have a 400:5 CT with a rating factor of 4. What does this mean?
This means that the manufacturer says that the CT is rated to handle 4 times the
rating on the nameplate. The nameplate rating is 400 amps. So we would multiply
400 amps x rating factor of 4 = 1600 amps. This is the maximum this CT is rated for.
Example 4
Example four will include CT’s and PT’s. Assume that we have 400:5 CT’s and 2.4:1
PT’s on a 277/480 three phase 4-wire wye service. We have 250 amps flowing in the
primary side of the CT. How many amps are on the secondary side of the CT? Also,
how many volts should we expect to see in the meter base? Remember however,
that we need to find the CT multiplier to find the current first. So, 400/5 = 80.
Next we need to divide 250/80 = 3.125 amps. To find the voltage in the meter base
we simply need to divide the voltage by 2.4 since 2.4/1 = 2.4. So, 277/2.4 = 115.42
and 480/2.4 = 200. This is the voltage that we would expect to see in the meter base.
We need to remember though that 277/480 is the nominal voltage and that many
times it can be a bit higher. Also, remember that the multiplier for the entire service in
this case is 2.4 x 80 = 96. This is the billing multiplier.
Conclusion
Hopefully this helps clear up a few things about CT and PT calculations. Remember
that these calculations need to be memorized. You should be able to do these
calculations on the fly very easily. Also, make sure to leave any comments below.