Aircraft General Knowledgehard#378
What is the purpose of a current transformer (CT) in an AC generation system?
A
Step up voltage
B
Sense current for metering and protection circuits
CorrectC
Convert AC to DC
D
Store energy
Explanation
Current transformers provide proportional current signals to generator control units for load monitoring and fault protection.
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