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What Is a CT Burden? Complete Guide to Current Transformer Burden Explained
 What Is a CT Burden? Complete Guide to Current Transformer Burden Explained 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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A complete explanation of CT Burden, including winding resistance, lead wire impact, and its effect on measurement accuracy.

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Why Current Transformer Secondary Must Never Be Open-Circuited
 Why Current Transformer Secondary Must Never Be Open-Circuited 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Discover how an open CT secondary leads to core saturation, high voltage, and serious safety hazards.

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What Are Types of Current Transformers?
 What Are Types of Current Transformers? 1024 574 Gaurav Joshi
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This article explains the types of current transformer based on construction, insulation, and design in simple terms.

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Working Principle of Current Transformer: How CTs Measure High Current Safely
 Working Principle of Current Transformer: How CTs Measure High Current Safely 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Understand how electromagnetic induction helps current transformers step down large current for metering and protection.

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What is HVDC Gas Insulated Switchgear? Working and Key Components
 What is HVDC Gas Insulated Switchgear? Working and Key Components 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Learn how HVDC Gas Insulated Switchgear supports offshore and urban power systems and why DC switchyards work without circuit breakers.

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What Is Partial Discharge? Causes, Types, Examples, and Why It Is Dangerous
 What Is Partial Discharge? Causes, Types, Examples, and Why It Is Dangerous 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Partial discharge is a hidden threat in electrical systems. This article explains what it is, why it happens, where it occurs, and why early action matters.

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Disadvantages of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substations Explained in Detail
 Disadvantages of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substations Explained in Detail 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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This article explains the disadvantages of Gas Insulated Switchgear in a simple and structured way, following real operational scenarios.

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Advantages of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
 Advantages of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Learn why GIS is a preferred switchgear option. Its sealed design, compact size, and low maintenance make it fit for cities and industrial sites.

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What is Substation Grounding & How It’s Done
 What is Substation Grounding & How It’s Done 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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Substation Grounding Basics reveal how grounding grids, soil conditions, and neutral connections create a safe substation environment.

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How Transformers Control Voltage
 How Transformers Control Voltage 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi
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This guide explains how transformers control voltage by changing their turns ratio. Learn the difference between off-load and on-load tap changing methods.

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