How to Determine the Number of Cores and Core Ratio of CT's to be Used?

I have a great deal of training and expertise, yet I find something almost every day that I am not able to say I'm an expert on. New knowledge and skills are built constantly. This is a great forum for finding out the empirical data or skills that are otherwise not readily available in or on any other resource. That said, I have worked for many years in various capacities in manufacturing, automation, and industrial environments. Every single employer has insisted on hiring at the minimum possible wage, then demanding performance that exceeded the skill level of the employee. Sometimes it has been me, others it's been those whom I supervised. My point is: Don't jump to the conclusion that so many here are unethical, it is far more likely that their employer is demanding that they perform jobs above their pay grade!

I find it laughable that you, after being here for a grand total of 13 days, are telling me not to jump to conclusions.

You do not have any concept of the type and quality of questions and people we have gotten here over the years.

If, in your sage opinion, the OP is deserving of help, then go ahead and give them the answer. Nobody will lecture you for helping the OP if you see fit, as you did me for stating my position.

I understand your point about some people being asked to learn new things. MY POINT to you is that you are new here and have no idea what manner of people come here for help, nor how many are just looking for the easy way out.

Some examples from today:

Flange

Thickness tolerance in plate

This anonymous poster is so anxious to get an answer that they posted in 5 different catagories.Can we pre-locate Shiel/Screen defects in MV Cables using TDR?

Welcome to the forum.

I agree with your assessment of dumb questions. I have perused quite a few threads at this point. The difference is that I see lazy people in this. Lazy students and lazy employees, looking for someone else to do the work they could just as easily do themselves. But, that's engineers for you! Most of us are motivated to find the easiest way to a solution and the easiest solution to implement. I won't help the OP for two reasons. One, the information he seeks can easily be found with a little internet research. Two, I don't deal with the answers he needs regularly, so I leave it to someone who has regular hands on experience in the subject. I still think that you are jaded by your continuous contact with the LCD inquiries. Most folks are not so unethical! I've read more than a few of your replies to questions, you are clearly competent and knowledgeable in your field. That however does not excuse your low opinion of your fellow man. Cops suffer this same problem, because their exposure to people brings them into contact with human LCD almost exclusively, they develop a world view that people in general are the LCD! You will note that I have not been demeaning or rude in my responses or opinions, you should endeavor to do the same. Arrogance is not flattering to your demeanor.

I have to agree that this guy is in dire need of a knowledge injection!

However, looking at his point of origin, and knowing the poverty of most of that country this forum may be the ONLY source he has for learning even the basics!

May be we should all kick in and get him a copy of "Electrical Systems and Controls:An introduction to electrical engineering for wireline service." the geek book of the month club is offering it as a selection for "Get 10 electrical and electronics books for just $1, when you join the club! ;-b

Or better yet a copy of "Internet Searching for Dummies." LMAO

@mukultyagi you really need to TRY to use your obvious access to the internet to research these topics and study what's out there. Then when you don't understand something I think everyone would be more willing to help you. They would certainly be grateful for you to show that you are at least ATTEMPTING to really learn this stuff!

I know how difficult it can be to find what you are looking for. One hint; Look for forums where student engineers are discussing classwork. For instance you can try www.IEEE.org you may have to join IEEE but that's very cheap compared to attending actual college! Also, look for the manufacturers of these items and systems, most of them offer free application and engineering data and even software about how to use and not ABUSE their products!

@Joshi and @Lyn I realize that it is annoying to deal with kiddie level problems when your really hoping to get a really cool and interesting engineering puzzle to solve. BUT, we all have to remember that we were once just as, if not more, dumb than this poor smuck!

Thank you, DogOfWar. I appreciate your views.