Why is the CT secondary site shorted?

CT Secondary site is shorted to prevent damage to the CT and connected equipment.

• Shorting CT Secondary site prevents high voltage from being induced in the secondary winding.

• It also prevents damage to...read more

CT means current transformer. Generally,we step down the current but voltage is step up. So, if we may open the secondary of CT. It may be denger for operator due to induce high voltage.