A relay is connected to a 400/5 A current transformer and set for 150%. The primary fault current of 2400 A needs a plug setting multiplier of

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Concept:

Plug setting multiplier is the ratio of fault current and the product of plug setting and CT ratio.

Plug setting multiplier 

Calculation:

Plug setting = relay setting × secondary CT current

= 1.5 × 5 = 7.5

CT ratio 

Plug setting multiplier 

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