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title: "Current Shunt / CT"
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      trigger: "DC offset injection of 10% rated current in CT secondary"
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      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
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# Industrial Specification: Current Shunt / CT

## 1. Technical Definition
A device used to measure electrical current by creating a proportional voltage drop (shunt) or by electromagnetic induction (CT) for safe monitoring in measurement circuits.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-1000 A continuous DC for shunts, 1-5000 A AC for CTs with 0.1% accuracy at 25°C**. Failure boundary: **Shunt: 150% rated current causes 200°C temperature rise; CT: 120% rated current saturates core at 1.8 T magnetic flux density**, Mechanism: **Shunt: Joule heating (P=I²R) exceeding 2 W/mm³ thermal dissipation capacity; CT: Core saturation violating B-H curve linearity above 1.2 T**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Joule Heating & Thermal Resistance**:

> **Primary Equation**: $P = I^2 R = \frac{V^2}{R}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Governs heating element sizing for shrink tunnels/sealers.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| I | Current | Engineering Constant |
| R | Resistance | Engineering Constant |
| V | Voltage | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal runaway from 1.5× rated current for 60 seconds | 8 | Shunt resistance drift exceeding ±5% from 25°C baseline | Copper-manganese-nickel alloy with 50 ppm/°C TCR and 4 mm² cross-section |
| DC offset injection of 10% rated current in CT secondary | 8 | Core remanent magnetization reducing accuracy to ±3% | Nanocrystalline core with 0.3 T coercivity and degaussing circuit |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | A | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Calibration Equipment**, **Precision Winding Machine**, **Vacuum Impregnation System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Digital Panel Meters, Energy Management Systems, Protective Relays  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the difference between a current shunt and a current transformer?
**A**: A current shunt measures current by creating a proportional voltage drop across a resistor (typically manganin alloy), while a current transformer uses electromagnetic induction with a core (often silicon steel) and windings to provide isolated current measurement.

### Q: Why is manganin alloy used for current shunts?
**A**: Manganin alloy is preferred for current shunts due to its low temperature coefficient of resistance, ensuring stable and accurate measurements across varying temperatures in industrial environments.

### Q: How do I select the right current shunt or CT for my application?
**A**: Consider factors like current range, accuracy requirements, installation type (e.g., inline or split-core), and environmental conditions. Consult specifications for materials like manganin for shunts or silicon steel for CT cores to match your electrical measurement needs.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- IEC 61869-2:2012 (INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS - PART 2: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS)
- ANSI C57.13-2016 (IEEE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS)
- DIN EN 61869-2:2012 (INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS - PART 2: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS)

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CURRENT_SHUNT_CT | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ef4ddd58
