Multiples of steady state flux

Effect of transient D.C.component upon CT flux.

Flux With d.c. component

Flux Without
d.c. component

Time
Saturation in CTs may be due to remnance or high primary current and / or high secondary
burden.
TO OVERCOME THE DIFFICULTY OF SATURATION OF CTS
If the CT gets saturated due to heavy fault current, thereby operating time will increase
considerably. If it is found that the CT gets saturated the following suggestion can be considered
to avoid saturation.
1. O/L setting may be adopted as 100% if not already done:
2. Increase of CT Ratio, if possible.

3. As a last resort change the CT with higher VA burden and ALF if necessary.