why is it that the star point of a current transformer is always grounded on the equipment (which is to be protected) side? still, why do we need to ground the star point of a current transformer? what are the effects of not grounding it?
star point is usually grounded bcoz in case if the burden gets disconnected from the CT secondary, it may act like a load to the secondary in turn preventing it from developing dangerous voltages. The side where the starpoint should be grounded decides the phase angle displacement and also the direction of protection( in case of directional protection, differential).
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it s very big theory to elaborate here. You can refer some relay manuals for that. But be clear star point will be always towards the protected object. If it is made on the other side, then either you can change the polarity in relays (numerical relay) or u should add auxilairy CT in the secondary to correct the phase shift.
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