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Electrical Distribution System
Engineering Dependable Protection
Engineering Dependable Protection - Part |
“A Simple Approach to Short-Circuit Calculations”
Table of Contents
Basic Considerations of Short-Gircuit Calulations
= Why Shor-Circuft Calculations
+ General Comments on Short-Crcut Calculations
Asymmetrical Components
= Interrupting Rating, nterupting Capacity, Short-Circuit Curents|
30 Shortircut Current Calculations, Procedures and Methods
= Ohmic Method
-Per-Unit Methos
= TRON® Computer Software Procedure
Point-to-Point Method
+ Comparison of Results
16 Shor-Ciruit Calculation on 16 Transformer System, Procedures and Methods
~ Per-Unit Method - Line-to-Line Faults
- Per-Unit Method - Line-to-Neutral Faults
Point-to-Point Method - Line-to-Line Faults
Point-to-Point Method - Lne-to-Neutral Fauis
= Comparison of Results
Data Section,
= Table 1 - Transformer Impedance Data
+ Table 2 - Current Transformer Reactance Data
+ Table 3 Disconnectng Switch Reactance Data
Table 4 - Circuit Breaker Reactance Data
= Table 5 - Insulated Conductors Impedance Data
+ Table 6 ~ °C" Values for PTP Method Data
+ Table 7 ~ Busway Impedance Data
+ Table 8 - Asymmetrical Factors
Selective Coordination - EDP I
Selective Protection EDP IllPart 1
A Simple Approach
To
Short Circuit
Calculations
cooker
BussmannElectrical Distribution System
Basic Considerations of Short-Circuit Calculations
Why Shor-Cireuit Calculations
Several sections of the National Electrical Code relate
to proper overcurrent protection. Safe and reliable
application of overcurrent protective devices based on
hese sections mandate that a short circuit study and a
selective coordination study be conducted
These sections include, among others:
110-9 Intorrupting Rating
110-40 Component Protection
230-65 Service Entrance Equipment
240-1 Conductor Protection
250-95 Equioment Grounding Conductor Protection
517-17 Health Care Facies - Selective Coordination
Compliance with these code sections can best be
accomplished by conducting a short circuit study and a
selective cooraination study.
The protection for an electrical system should not only
bbe safe under all service conditions but, to insure continuity,
of service, it should be selectively coordinated as woll. A.
coordinated system is one where only the faulted circuit is
isolated without disturbing any other part of the system.
(Overcurrent protection devices should also provide short-
circuit as well as overload protection for system
components, such as bus, wire, motor contollars, otc
To oblain reliable, coordinated operation anc assure
that system components are protected from damage, it's
necessary lo first calculate the available fault current al
various critical points in the electrical system.
Once the short-cirou't levels are determined, the
engineer can specify proper interrupting raling require
ments, selectively coordinate the system and provide
component protection
General Comments on Short-Circult Calculations
Short Circuit Calculations should be done at all eriical
points in the system.
These would ineluse:
Service Entrance
Panel Boards
Motor Control Centers
Motor Starters
Transfer Switches
Load Centers
Normally, short circuit studies involve calculating a
bolted 3-phase fault condition. This can be characterized
as all three phases “bolted together to create a zero
impedance connection, This establishes a “worst case’
‘condition, that results in maximum thermal and mechanical
stress in the system. From this caleulation, ather types of,
fault conditions can be obtained.
Sources of short circuit currents
under consideration include:
= Utlty Generation
= Local Generation
= Synchronous Motors and
Induction Motors
fare normally taken
Capacitor discharge currents can normally be
neglacted due to thir short ime duration. Certain IEEE
(institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) publications
deta how to caloulate these currents if they are substantial
Asymmet
Short circuit current normally takes on an asymmetrical
characteristic during the first few cycles of duration. Thats,
itis offset about the zero axis, as indicated in Figure 1
we
Figure 1
In Figure 2, not thatthe total short ict curent lis
the summation of wo components the symmetrical MS
current Is, and the DC component, Inc. The DC component
Isa unction of the storad ororgy win tho syst athe
Inttaton of tho shor creut I decays toro aftr afew
cyeies due fo FR losses nthe system, at nich pont the
hort eu eurent is symmetncal abou the ze aie. The
RMS value ofthe symmatical component may be dete.
mined using Oars Law To dotermino the asymmotical
Component, ts necessary to know the X/R ratio of the
fystem, To obtain tho XA ao, to ft resstance and ttl
taactance of the cireult to the point of fault must be
Goterminad, Maximum thormal and mechanical sass on
tho equipment oscure during those frat ow eycles
Important (o concentrate on what nappens dung th i
al cycle after the intaton of heftElectrical Distribution System
Basic Considerations of Short-Circuit Calculations
To accomplish ths, study Figure 2, and refer to Table 8
15.450 4
TE
Ja Asmat MS Cur
lag D¢ carponen:
n= Symetecl MS Component
Figure 2
Figure 2ilustrates a worst case waveform that 1 phase
of the 3 phase system will assume during the first few
cycles after the fault initiation
For this example, assume an RMS symmetrical short
circuit value of $0,000 amperes, at a 15% short circuit
power factor. Locate the 15% PF in Tablo 8. Said another
way, the XIR short circuit ratio ofthis circuit is 6.6912,
The key portions are:
~ Symmetrical RMS Short Circuit Curent
Instantaneous Peak Current
= Asymmetrical RMS Snort Circuit Current
(worst case single phase) = ly
From Table &, nate the following relationships.
= Symmetrical AMS Current
14x M, (Column 3)
He xMp (Column 4)
For this example, Figure 2,
1, = 50,000 Amporos RMS Symmotrical
1 = 50,000 x 2.309 ( Column 3)
115,450 Amperes
$0,000 x 1.380 (Column 4)
166,500 Amperes RMS Asymmetrical
\With this basic understanding, proceed in the systems
analysis
Interrupting Rating, Interrupting Capacity and Shot-ireuit Currents
Interrupting Rating can be defined as. “the maximum
short-circuil current that a protective device can safely
cloar, under specified test conditions.
Interrupting Capacity can be defined as “the actual
short circuit current that a protective device has been
lested to interrupt"
The National Electrical Code requires adequate
interrupting ratings in Sections 110-9 and 230-65.
Section 110-9 Interrupting Rating. Equipment intended to
break current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating
sufficient for the system voltage and the current which is
availaole atthe line terminals of the equipment.
Section 230-65, Available Short-Circuit Current. Service
Equipment shall bo suitable for the short circuit current,
available at ts supply terminals.
ow voltage fuses have their interrupting rating
oxpressed in torms of the symmetrical component of short
circuit current, Ig. They are given an RMS symmetrical
interrupting rating at a specific power factor. This means
he fuse can interrupt any asymmetrical current
associated with this rating. Thus only the symmetrical
component of short-circult currant need be considered to
determine the necessary intertupting rating of alow voltage
fuse. For U.L. listed low voltage fuses, interrupting rating
equals is interrupting capacity
‘ow voltage molded case circuit breakers also have
their interrupting rating expressed in terms of RMS
symmetrical amperes at a specific power factor. However
itis necessary to determine a molded case circuit breaker's
imerupting capacity in order to safely apply t. The reader
is ciracted to Buss bulletin PMCS II for an undarstanging of
this concept30 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~
Procedures and Methods
‘36 Shor-Circult Curent Calculations,
Procedures and Methods
To determine the fault current at any point in the
system, first draw 2 one-line diagram showing all of the
sources of short-circuit current feeding into the faut, as well
as the impedances of the circuit components.
‘To bagin the study, the system components, including
hose ofthe utilty system, are represented as impedances
in the diagram.
The impedance tables given in the Data Section
include three phase and single phase transformers, current
ransiormers, safely switches, citcuil breakers, cable, anc
busway. These tables can be used if information from the
manufacturers is not readily availabe,
Itmust be understood that short circuit ealeulations are:
pporformad without current limiting devices in the systam.
Calculations are done as though these devices are
replaced with copper bars, to determine the maximum
‘available” short circuit current. This is necessary to
project how the system and the current Imiting devices will
perfoim,
Also, current limiting devices do not operate in series
to produce a “compounding” current limiting effect. The
downstream, or load sido, fuse will operate alone under a
short circuit condition if properly coordinated.
system A
30 Single Transformer System
alte ity
SE. MVA 10,00
1500 KA Tanstorer
ove7N,
25 -s0dkem 2
SerPhase ii
Saree Erne Conese
intel Gant soars
* 40m swied
Les AK 08? Fa
Feeder
Fats
wmecns.s “S2
Not: The above 150A tanstarme serves 100% moter a6
To begin the analysis, consider the following system.
supplied by @ 1800 KVA, three phase transformer having a
full load current of 1804 amperes al 480 volts. (See System
A, bolow) Also, System B, for a double transformation, wil
be studio,
To start, obtain the available short-circuit KVA, MVA, or
‘SCA from the local ullty compar,
The ulllity estimates that System A can deliver a short-
Circuit of 100,000 MVA at the primary of the transformer.
System 8 can deliver a short-circuit of 500,000 KVA at the
primary of the first transformer, Since the X/R ratio of the
uly system is usually quite high, only the reactance need
With this available short-circuit information, begin to
make the necessary calculations to determine the fault
current al any point in the electrical system,
Four basic methods will ba prosonted in this text to
instruct the reader on short circuit caleulations
These include
the ohmic method
the per unit methoa
the TRON® Computer Software method
the point to point method
system B
1000 VA ransormer,
‘36 Double Transformer System
{err ats 38
SASK,
‘vale Uy
‘nua 3,000
ius ak
‘wean switch
np 1500 Fue
Faux,
00a sues *
2-20
Der Ph
tapperin PVC Cont
.
sin
220 vet 29
0K wR
Fut
Inti example ssume 0% metro.3 Short-Circuit Current Calculations — Procedures and Methods
Ohmic Method
'36 Short Circuit Calculations,
‘Ohmic Method
Most circult component impedances are given in ohms
except utlly and transformer impedances which are found
by the following formulae" (Note that the transformer ana
Utlty ohms are referred to the secondary KV by squaring
the secondary volage.)
1000 (KVsrenes)?
Sept. that =
S092, Ka
(10)(%R**)(KVseeo
Step 3. The impedance (in ohms) given for current
transformers, large switenes and large circuit breakers is
essentially all X.
Step 4. Kates
Rea
Step5. Total all X and all Rin systom to point of faut
Step6. Determine impedance (in chms) of the system by:
r= NOP
Step7. Calculate short-circuit symmetrical RMS amperes:
al the point of fault
Ese
BR)
Step 8. Determine the motor load, Add up the full load
‘motor currents. The full joa mator Gurrent inthe systam is
generally a percentage of the transformer full load current,
depending upon the types of loads. The generally
accepted procedure assumes 50% motor load when both
‘motor and lighting loads are consideres, such as supplied
by 4 wire, 208¥/120V and 480¥/277V volt 3-phase
systems.)
"See Siep 7)
“UL Unie wansterers 25 KW and rae have
‘Amor exact aeterminaion sepend
Imetned nals nach eal mot
sehr
no
rreted besorres mee complicated. ls resonmesded thal he peta
a ohmic vals a single ahasecatance one my a
1 moedancetorance, Shot
re usualy aut hin
eacianee of te ears question ar associated
‘Stommon bus [sometimes rterred ia ae" eae
al san ress conservative vans auk erent. More fate vahes involve vectors adaion of
“The sims fhe cts components must be refered tthe same veage here's more than one vekage asformai
‘meted be uea fo ease mcaultonwnen move han one sokane ransformaion
Step 9. Tho symmetrical motor contribution can bo
approximated by using an average multiplying factor
associaled with the motors inthe system. This factor varies
according to motor design and in this text may be chosen
as 4 times motor full load current for approximate
calculation purposes. To solve for tho symmetrical motor
contrisution:
)
Stop 10. The total symmetrical short-cl
caloulated as:
layman enn = (4) (a
cuit RMS current is
"Mal ey ns (Um ats) + (Lym mater cn)
Step 11
fauk,
Determine XIR ratio of the system to the point of
Kua
MR Fi
Step 12, The asymmetrical factor corresponding to the X/R
ratio in Step 11 is found in Table 8, Column Mm. This
‘multiplier will provide the worst case asymmetry occurring
inthe first 1/2 cyclo, When the avarage 3-phase multiplier
is desired use column Me.
Step 13, Calculate the asymmetrical RMS short-circuit
Ic sro = (I. rman) x (AS Factor)
Step 14. The short-circuit current that the motor load ean
contrioute is an asymmetrical current usually approximated
as being equal to the locked rotor current of the motor.
*As a close approximation with @ margin of safety use
“Tey mtr cnn = (5) X (lu nea)
Step 15, The total asymmetrical short-circuit RMS current is
calculated as:
Tat. sym = (1 ay ts) + (Lae nto)
pensate or inte tree prase shore frmula oy the tation, V3
itamosres canbe afected by this tolerance,
Geral chia Ro uty source
Imoedances, lees consensve
eb
inshesystem, the oie3 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ Procedures and Methods
Ohmic Method — to Faut x; — System A
eine
ial ty
5,48 10,00
1500 kvATansormr
‘ov, 30.
22 2S, O56
ane = 104
(Table 5)
20008 Site
np-c2mnes Fuse (able 3)
Motor conten
(Table 1.2)
[z x
1000(.48)2 _
100,000,000 0.000023)
(10) (8.45) 48)
“7500 0.0083 - 0.0053
(10) (56) (487°
“F500 7 0.00086 0.00088 | —
- 0.000188
25° 0.0288 |
Reipgge g = 0-000102 [Link] | —
X= 0.000050 - 4.000080
Total Rand X= 0.000962 0.00551
-V (0-000862} + (0.00561)?
00862.
4X 1804= 72168
58,7054
‘an
00551 _
‘on962 ~*”
XR
‘Asym Factor = 1.294 (Table 8)
lees = 1.294 X 49,489 = 64,0398
0208
54,039 + 9,020 = 73,0598
‘nk39 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Ohmic Method — to Fautt X2— System A
Fatty
00h Switen
UPS 4005 Fe
Faux,
ne Diagram
(Table 3) X = 00008
(Tabte 5)
R x
X= 0.00551 - 0.00551
R= 0.000962 s.oong62 | —
.o0008
50° 5 gg79
x= St x os7a= 0.00188 00189
0. gauss -
= 0 5 gees = ooorze a.oorz2
Total RandX= 0.002182 0.00748
Zeatga = V([Link] + (0.007ARF = 0,0077802
Ue panes =—H80 35,6218
500778)
imme = 4X 1804 = 7216,
haa sms = 35,621 + 7,216 = 42.8370
at
0748
NiRoun= Gupras = 3.43
‘sym Factor = 1.149 (Table 8)
149 X35,621 = 40,9290
Naa sys
coil
Note: See Onms Metnes Proce
ted uetothempedance oe32 Short-Cireuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Ohmic Method — to Fault x; — System B
‘Touse the OHMIC Method through a second transformer, Step th, Reflect X and R values of all components to
the following steps apply: secondary side of transformer
Stop 1a. Summarize X and F values of all components on we,
primary side of transformer 4m)
and proceed with steps 2 thru 16 from page 6.
vw,
Ree)
OnetineDiagram Impedance Diagram
1000 (.48)°
500,000,
(10) (3.45) (48)
x= CO LAS = 00795
900461 - 00461
raale vii
Stoo, A
- 00795
{20oKya Traore
ove
SII son k
(Table 1.2) ‘
(10) (60) (48° sonap one | —
x= a0,
ton - 000227
(Table 5)
30"
F006
ooo16s | —
“T600A Swied
ap-c1s00SP Fuse - 0005
001545008688.
ooss24.
ano
ee mans
008828)
008588 _ 5 6
NiPc = “On 545
‘Asym Factor = 1.285 (Table 8)
le wan = 31,408 X 1,285 = 40,355232 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Ohmic
LPs aK ase Fuse
20
PPorPhase
Exyprin Pv candut
‘25nun Taneme,
Aen see
Method — to Fault x,- System B
Onetine Diagram Impedane agra
X= 008688
R= 001545
|
X= 00008,
(Table 5)
Total R and X (480V) =
"To RetlecdX and Rte secondary:
208)? x
Re
25
(eon x 002587) _
‘tho _ OF
(10) (-998) (,208)°
109095)
wor
=,001708
= 000442
ots
(ae.2) (10) (666) (.208)2
pn 0) 20EF gay
7
‘otal R and X (208V) =
003628
XR ‘001722
22.10
Asym Factor =1,0481 (Table 8)
Fee ames = 29,911 11.0491 =
10
3808
R x
= ooassa
onrsas | —
- 00008
~ 900327
ooostz | —
002357 008005
- 001708
ooossz | —
- 90192
coos | —
oraz 008628
((OOTTEIF + (-OOSEZEY = ,004ntsc232 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Per-Unit Method
‘36 Short Circuit Calculation Per-Unit Method”
‘The perunt method is generally used for calculating
short-circut currents when the electrical system is more.
complex,
Aller establishing a one-line diagram of the system,
proceed to the following calculations: *
¥PUKesiy = — Kane _
Stent. 1PUK C. KVAuuiny
step?
(el
Sep PUK err (LOOONANTE
(Ra}( KWAsas
Step 4. PURLan
(Toon) KY)?
Step 5, Next, total all per-unit X and all per-unit Rin system
(0 point of fault.
Step 6. Determine the per-unit impedance of the system by:
PUZr0u= \{PUR + (PUK ole
Step 7. Calculate the symmetrical RMS short-circutt current,
al the point of fault
Step 8, Determine the motor load. Add up the full load
motor currents.(Whenever motor and lighting loads are
considered, such as supplied by 4 wire, 208¥/120 ana
480/277 volt 3 phase systems, the generally accented
procedure is to assume 50% motor load based on the ful
load current rating ofthe transformer)
“Tre base KYA used svoughou txt will oe 10,00 KV
‘hth te smo metas posed, all chme values se siigl-phate stn
‘acters (See Sep 7)
+L Csea vanstrmers 25KVA and lager have a+ 10% imped
i
‘mate evacs ecermnaton depends upon ie aubranséntreatanes ot
oo would ne tne al ear creukhroedan
shortereut amperes
Wy pecan is considered nthe roceoure since utey UA rao # usualy auto Man. For move nse deals ootan cevunt fw sure,
tea commen bus (comet °
motes addon esuts conservative vahee of auleurent, Morente vluce vee vecioralsdaton ofthe cures
Stop 9. The symmetrical motor contribution can be
approximated by using an average multiplying factor
associated with the motors in the system. This factor varies
according to motor design and in this text may be chosen
as 4 times motor full load current for approximate
calculation purposes. Te solve for the symmetrical motor
contribution:
(4) X (ht end er)
Slep 10. The total symmetrical shor
caloulaied as:
ts. s(n) +(e mateo)
Slep 11. Determine XIR ratio of the systam to the point ot
faut.
Pux,
PUR i
XR
Step 12, Fiom Table 8, Column Mm, obiain the asymmetrical
factor corresponding to the XiR ratio determined in Step
1. This multipir will provide the worst case asymmetry
occurring in the fist 1/2 cycle. When the average 3-phase
multiplier is desired use column Ms,
Step 13. The asymmetrical RMS sho
bo caleulatod as:
circuit current o
lec anymnms= (Usman) x (Asym Factor)
Stop 14. Tho short-ctcuit current that the motor load can
contribute is an asymmetrical current usually approxirated
2s being equal to the locked rotor current of the motor"**
Asa close approximation with a margin of safely use
cons *(5)X (hat
Step 15, The total asymmetrical short-circuit RMS current
is calculated as
“ats. snes = (V6 syns) + (ae sero)
way, ter compensated or inthe tree phase shor-sreut fomaby the
bo atecte by tis tbrance,
raed
we bu
Iles Sonsessive
dba 4 zea36 Short-Circuit Current Calculations — Procedures and Methods
Per-Unit Method — to Fautt x; - System A
SHR i.
ov sa
Eoraronten)
Serco Enrange
pedetr Sa
200k swith
np-c 2000s Fuse
One-Lie Diagram
2
10,000 KVA Base
PUR [PU
PUK saps nng © 20001 — | aoa
ux = Oe) 2300 — | case
un = ee = O08rs usr | —
Bh 10.00)
ux = Toon caaar — * 200688] — | [Link]
van LS cost | noun | —
Tolal PUR and PUX® OUATT OZ
PUL = \(OOATTFE+ (02807 = 2430
lyme conn = 4X 18
has. ymnns = 49,489 + 7,21
cr
=573
Rane = Cary
“Asym Factor = 1.294 (Table 8)
54,0308
4891 1.294
1804 9,0208
20 = 73,05983 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Per-Unit Method — to Fautt x, - System A
LPs aKtoosP Fw
Note contain
ne-LineDigram
:
C
10,000 KVA Base
PUR [POX
—_ | 20
oar |=
(00008) (1,000)
=" pono (4805 — | ane
pag (0372) x (10,000)
Pu eee camor me |— | tee
50
x (.0244) x (10,00
r= ee nies | ose |—
(Ho (48
Total PUR and PUX= “09463247
PUL = V(OB4E)E + ( 3247} = 0.3380
10,000
TF asoy( 3380)
loys mt cna = 4X 1804 = 7.2168
5,621 + 7,216 = 42,837
ac. am a
has. mas = 40,928 + 9,020 = 49,9498
tee
839 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Per-Unit Method — to Faut x, — System B
‘raate vy
Sea seob
ioe
SS san
29 -Sooemit
Per Pace
Fm PYE Conduit
100A swe
nP-c15008° Fase
OveLine Diagram
|
dL.
Impedance Diagram
10, 000KVA Base,
PUR PUX
10,000. _
PUK = 500,000 ~ m m2
__ (45) (10,000)
PUX= ""r00) (7000) == - 38
(6) (10,000) _ _
PUR = 00) 7000)
ix (10.00
(1000) (.48)? mes nse
zz)
pup = 1000) (ay xen) 072 | 0072
(1000) (48) ~
__{-00005) (10,000) _
Pux=“crooo) (aye ~ 9022 - 0022
Total PUR and PUX= 0672 a7
‘Asym Factor = 1.285 (Table 8)
405 1.28
355839 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Per-Unit Method — to Fautt x,- System B
One-tie Diagram
|
Ty.
sn swe
ey
Sak HR
10,000 KA
PUR [PUK
= [am
on |—
0000 (10.000) _
PRs tron) (ase = 0 — |
(20) , (0827)
(10,000)
__ £1000) “e
CC my joe
a0) 0812
“00 op ten
run = OL = on | ase | —
(998) (10,000) _ _
Pux= "Tron (sy 8 485
_ 666) (10,000)
Pun" rou sy ~ 788 aT
Total PUR and PUX “Sah BHT
PURwu = V (39867
10,000
Icom: 9118
VOR) 208), 92
XRrte= SSB3 = 2.10
Sout
‘Asym Factor = 1.0491 (Table 8)
lee. amas = 29,911 1.0491 = 31,38003 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ Procedures and Methods
TRON’* Computer Software Method
BUSSPOWER® is a Computer Software Program which
calculates three phase fault currents. It is a part of the
RON® Software Package lor Power Systems Analysis.
The user inputs data which includes:
= Cable and Busway Lengths and Types
= Transformer Rating and Impecence
~ Faull sources such as Utility Available and Motor
Contribution
Following the data input phase, the program is
‘executed and an output report reviewed
The following is a partial output report of System A,
being studied
‘TRON® Software Fault Calculation Program ~
‘Three Phase Fault Report
SYSTEMA
Fal
ae Record Voliage EAS:
Name ue Momentary
(asym)
x ar
following is @ partial output report of the
distribution System B.
ane Record Voltage
A further description of this program and its
capable is on the back cover ofthis bulletin,39 Short-Circuit Current Calculations - Procedures and Methods
Point-to-Point Method
The application of the point-to-point method permits the
determination of available short-circuit curronts with a
reasonable degree of accuracy at various points for either
38 or 18 electrical distribution systems. This method can
‘assume unlimited primary short-circuit current (infinite bus)
Basic Point-to-Point Calculation Procedure
Stop 1, Determine the transformer full load amperes from
either the nameplate or the following formulas:
‘care
Tarsfomer = RUA O08
SeTransemmer oe
16 Transformer |, = KVAx1000
Step 2. Find the transformer mutiplir.
Muitipier = 100
. HL eas
Siang for ae wakes pray 96a caves second al ed
sieuoo ses
mad on UL Tate yanslnmer 2sKVA ane lager have & = 10%
Impedance tolerance, Show ereut amperes ean be affesed by tis
(Ghraree,
Step 3. Determine the transformer let-thru short-circuit
current
Jae = ha x Mattipi
Proceed wih this aglusted ‘igure through Steps 4, 5 and & A practical
fsimate of molar smorbeieut contusion te fe mutialy the foal mae
Step 4. Calculate the factor.
ate)
38 Faults elias
18 ine tote (-) axe
Faults on 18 Cater (2
Tapped Transtomer =
1 Line t-Neural
zeus
LN) Fats on '
Cee e CXEn
Center Tapped Transformer
Where:
L elength (feet) of circuit to the faut
© = constant from Table 6, page 27. For parallel
runs, muliply C values by the number of
‘conductors per phase,
| avallable short-crcutt current in ampares at
beginning of circuit
1 Note
athe
fs higher tnan re Le faut current at
leghase cenveraoped transformer
rer avalabl i} forbs caso n Sp 4 should be ast
racslrerfrminle 900008
ALN cenarapoed vanserererminal
|5XLA Shor-crclt Amperes at Transformer Terminals
se cstarce tom the teminas, depending upon wire size, he LN aut
Eutrent it lower than tne LoL fault curren, Tne 1-8 ruiper is an
Soprouaion ane wt heartily vary For. 0".87, Tose gues are
Based on cnange in fure ratio Bewweon prinary and secondary, inte
ures sulle, 2a fee! fom wrminas of ransome, snd 120% ane
SSUSAR ior LAN ws, ol resistance and reacanee values, Begin L-N
blabons a vanstomer secondary erminals tho proceed paneo-pon
Step. Caloulate "M" (muttple)
if
Step 6. Calculate the available short-circuit symmetrical
RMS current atthe point of faut.
Calculation of Short-Cireuil Currents
at Second Transformer in System
Use the following procedure to caloulate the level of
fault current at the secondary of a second, downstream
transformar in a systam whan the level of fault currant at the
luansformer primary is known,
{TRANSFORMER
'se. primey
hw amu
NECTION
eps "ee sents
Pracedure for Second Transformer in System
Step 1. Calculate the 'f factor (lg. panay KNOWN)
30 Transtormer
may X Vpn 1-73 (M02)
100,000 KVA ya,
30 fault values)
10 Transtormer
may X Voter (62)
100,000 KVA,,,
Step 2. Calculate "M" (muhiple).
1
Maat
Step 3, Calculate the short-circuit current at the secondary
of the transformer. (See Note under Stop 3 of "Basic Point
to-Point Caleulation Procedure’)
Vora
Neeson AM pay38 Short-Circult Current Calculations ~ Procedures and Methods
Point-to-Point Method — 1o Faults x; & Xo - System A
SES HA Yo 000
eau aaa
asia ena
20008 ste
np-czonosp Fuse
Fouts
Urs ax anosP Fuse
S50" 500m
Fre
Water conten
8
Fault X,
1500 1000
‘a0 x 1.732
Step 1. lu
804K
100
tep2. Multiplier = 100 -28.57
Step Nitin = 108
Step, Ise= 1804 x 28.57 = 51,5408
732X25%51,540 « 9 g349
Step 4. = 'Sy72.1851 480
steps. m=, = 966
+0348
Step 6. —[Link] = 51,540 x 9663 = 49,803
leet 11,808 = 7.2168
Iw mans = 49,808 + 7,216 = 57,019
aah
Fault Xe
Slop 4, Use lszaysrus @ Fault Xs to calculate
732 x50 x48,
22,185 x 480
4050
1
050
Stop 5. <7
Step 6. Iecomm
9,803 x 7117 = 35,4458
lay mtr = 4X1, 804= 7.2168
Tuas pants = 35,445 + 7,216 = 42,6610
i2 Short-Cireult Current Calculations ~ Procedures and Methods
Point-to-Point Method — to Faults X: & Xz - System B
Fault X
Stept. y=
Step 2, Mutipior= 122 28.57
a= 200k 35
[Link] Step3. Iee,= 1208 x28.57 = 34,3708
1.73230 x34,371
Steps. (= ay 76.706x480 ~
sa sir Sen. Marr gg” 268
routes Step 6. [Link] = 94,370 ,9664 = 33,215A
Ursa a508 Fase Famit Xe
Step 4. 1 049
0
Teorbhase
Expperin PV Condit
Steps.
225 Kvn ante, Step 6. Iscamans =33,215 x 905 = 30,0598
i
™ Fault Xe
30,059 2 480 11.732012_
Too.o0o x22 5%
m= 206
+s
480 A706 x 30,059 _
Jae mane = 04 SE 29,7318
30 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ RMS Amperes
Comparison of Results
System A Systom 8
Sym Sym. Rey. Sym. Ray. Sym. Ayn. Sym
a ee A oS
I
auton by assuming 1500 HP fas
Fest 3 Pon
2, PiBmatnod aad symmetioal stor contibuten at, th 3X.
1°1 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ 1 Transformer System
Procedures and Methods
Short-citeuit calculations on a single-phase center
‘apped transformer system require a slightly different
procedure than 32 fauls on 39 systems.
41. IL is necessary thal the proper impedance be used 0 §
represent the primary systom. For 30 fault caloulations, a .
single primary conductor imoadance is only considered =I:
from the source to the transtormer connection. This 's
compensated for in the 38 short-circuit formula by rewany
seconoant
multiplying the single conductor or single-phase
impedance by 1.73.
‘ot
However, for single-phase faults, a primary conductor a
impedance is considered ‘rom the source to the
transformer and back to the sourea. Tais is compensated in
the calculations by multiplying the 30 primary source
impedance by two.
2, Tho impedance of the conter-tapped transformer must,
bbe adjusted for the hal-winding (generaly line-to-neutral),
fault condition.
‘The diagram at the right ilusrates that during line-to-
neutral faults, the full primary winding is involved but, only
the haltwinding on the secondary is involves. Therefore, PRIMARY
the actual transformer reactance and resistance of the hall-
sezowoany
winding condition is diferent than the actual transtormar
reactance and resistance of the full winding condition. “HORT curr
Thus, adjusiment to the %X and %R must be made when
considering Iine-to-neutral faults, The adjustment multipliers
generally used for this condition are as folows Bow oy
1.5 times full winding %R on full winding basis.
41.2 times full winding %X on full winding basis.
‘aleulatios must be adjusted to iicale tarsforme: KVAV2
3, The impaciance of the cable and two-pale switches on
the system must be considered “both-ways" since the. 4
current flows to the fault and then returns to the source, For
instance, if a line-to-line fault occurs 0 feet trom a
ransformer, then 100 feet of cable impedance mu
included in the calculation
svoORTciRCUT
The calculations on the following pages illustrate te
fault calculations on a single-phase trans‘ormar sysiom.
Both line-to-ino and line-to-neulral faults are considered, Sater
Note in these examples
Tho multigliar of 2 for some electrical camponents 0
‘account for the single-phase fault current flow,
bb. The hal-winding transformer %X and %6R multipliers for
the line-te-neutral fault situation and
«Tho KVA and voltage basas used in the porsuni
caleulations
2019 Shorl-Circuit Current Calculations —1g Transformer System
Per-Unit Method — Line-to-Line Fault @ 240V - Fault x;
420,900 un
ieiseree
TSKVA, 18 Trantor,
Tie a
aon swich
Len-nc anes Foe
25 -Sooemi
Magni Conduit
One-Line Diagram Impedance Digram
i
a
(1.22) (10,000)
PUx= "(0 (78)
_ 68 (10,000)
PUR = (100) (75) sos
__ 2.00008) (10,000)
PUK= ~ Tranny (2407
2
2x 28x oorax10,
2a
PuK= (1000) (.240)2
2,
pune eget
(Wooo (240}7
Total PUR and PUX =
PUL = VOLTA 2 TBA = 2.4532
lee omnase 10.000
ther (240) (2.4582)
= 0278
000
3289
00
118
= 16,9844
10,000KVA Base
PUR_| PUX
- 2000
— | 1.8267
067 | —
= 278
= 3289
an | —
A185 2.18841 Shott-Circuit Current Calculations ~ 18 Transformer System
Per-Unit Method — Line-to-Neutral Fault @ 120V - Fault x,
140,000 ik
Weer
‘a
Distance
008 sue
Magne conde,
netine Diagram
7
ine
10,000KVA Base
PUR_| PUK
PUK so) =2x.1=.2000 — | 2000
2) (1.22) (10,000) _
Pn 1982 — | 1982
(1.5) (.68) (10,000)
run see 1.3600 | —
(90008) 10,000) _ _
Pun’ = “nny (t20y ~ SE ase
25
2x25 x.0379%10,000
ae 2 000 _
PUR" =~ aggoy aaa “TE nae
2st
2x 2S x o244x10.000
ov a 1008 - -
UR «Epos are | Te
Tolal PUR and PUX= “2207235236
PU = V2. 2072 + (SBZSEP = 4.158
10.000
‘sane Cran aay
Impedance data thee
utp to 2} srt aatcabesnce onal treurlfash ol
21 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ 18 Transformer System
Point-to-Point Method — Line-to-Line Fault @ 240V - Fault X,
Fault Xt
rete Diagram
ea
Pals see
sit
TBKVA, 18 Transtormer Step 4, f= 2%25422.822
122K, GER - 7,185 x7240 70%
Tr 0%
Slop 6. Ise. gy) = 22.922 x 8267 = 18,453A
008 swe
LPv-RKA00sP Fone
Magnet conde
a19 Short-Circuit Current Calculations ~ 19 Transformer System
Point-to-Point Method — Line-to-Neutral Fault @ 120V — Fault X;
Fault Xs
Acta uy Stop 1. hy = £1000 332 54
bane 20
Step 2.
Step 3. lee. na)=312.5X71.43 = 22,3228
TAY 18 Tastome, [Link]* 22,822 41.5" 99,4838
Hao
{ena £25 422,822 41,
esa Distance Sire 22.185 120 toad
1
steps. M=- 1
Sep Toman = 089
‘oon Sed
Step6. Iee..way 99,483 X 6139 =20,555R
25-0
ms
ie Condit
19 Short Circuit Calculations ~ RMS Amperos
Comparison of Results
Por-Unit Method vs
a
24Data Section
Impedance and
Reactance Data—transtormers and Switches
Table 1.1, Transformer Impodance Data
Table 1.4. Impodanco Data for Single Phase and Three Phase
(OUR Ratio of Transformers — Based on ANSI/IEEE C37.010-1979) _Transformers-Supplement!
st ia Suggested
w z 20 Ratio for Calelation
iw i
al 5 x
§ ts
3a 18
ay 1 nese reoresent actual vansTorme nameplate valnge Taken Wan Fed
x | ete: Ute aor 25K and rahe 10% tac on
L+-T
1 Table 2. Current Transformer Reactance Data
O51 2's 40 20 50100 200 50 1080 Approximate Reactance of Current Transformers
Sel-conled Tranter tng in HVA re aren Tense
Table hag been rept rom IEE Sid “41-1986, IEEE Recormanced Primary Curent
Prance or Elecite Power Dstbion er oust Pa
rious Volage Ratings
040
Table 1.2. Impedance Data for Three Phase Transformers 500 e008
oR cn % 00
“his tate nas oon epite tam IEE Sed 241-190, EEE Recormended
Pret Baling Power Syslens, Copyght® 1860 bythe
IB Stancards Deparner
Table 3. Disconnecting Switch Reactance Data
(Disconnecting-Switch Approximate Reactance Data, in Ohms“)
fmgses| (ta
SS
Note: UC Lied vansiomers PSXVA and greater have
Table 1.3. Impedance Data for Single Phase Transformers
Soak ‘Normal Rang
XIRRatlo of Percent
*Natoal andar do 0 specly Zio aglephase Warfarmer. Cont
“Based on alo erent of te nag a-ha nameplate KVA dived ¥y
Secondary Ineornastalvaiage)
Note ULL tanta 25 KYA aa ste
table has been reprinted trom IEEESta 242-1986 (R199
crete Power Systane, Copyright® 1986 by he neue ot eletesl
Deparment
2s
‘ohmiple a 6 zor aches rated 400-4000 respec
Systems, Copyrght® 1990 by the
gees, ne. wm the permission otData Section
Impedance & Reactance Datta-circuit Breakers and Conductors
Table 4, Circuit Breaker Reactance Data
Table S. Impedance Data - Insulated Conductors
(Ohms/i000 ft. each conductor - 602)
co
w
spoT 200-80 z
(Dilyplel Molded Care Creu Breakerimpedances 3h
(ots)
1) Aaa epee ete mld cae
rears ae slr eve gen)
Ti table has been reprint rom IEEE Sie 24-1900,
EEE Recormonded Pracee fo Commerc Bulting
copyta
Sangsids Deparmen
Note: esses ezine of conoss in mane iaceway cue we ete ol hates
Vol SKV and 15KV Isuleea Gonductos
7 MaReaRgaOr 7 Malicondaeor
Onag,
mneduenvokage mpedances
Fesclance aleted by cable Faaton
or spacing in 8 conauctr ease, ee.
“tale nas ween rere em EE Sia 247-199,
Bulking Power Systes, copyight © 1990 by Ne stu of
26Data Section
"C' Values for Conductors and Busway
Table 6, “C” Values for Conductors and Busway
‘AWG Theo Sina Conduciow “Tee Conauctar CR
RV _——15 ——oov Sot sn ae 5 nav Sa
5 15511857 50 5 5, 15551558
z 57365570 sot S808 EET a7 — Bier
Pa D061 956 Trae Tose 2a T0506, Tiree T1se8 TOE
Fi Teo! — T1027 352319088 T2360 356 Tas ee 1306
oo, Tere 1476, Powe? 1887517808 Poet Ts8 ‘asod 71856 2065
oon 2ise7 47857 70053 99005 22097 376
2s
SAB Taa6r T5500
2766 T8576 2508
Woe: These vale ate equalle se ovr Ba mpecance por oa inpedances Tound h Table 5. Page
Inpatiy — Bay———
‘Alurinart— Copper
owe) 57500_—_—fe500 20109 = —
277 25819 =
Inpedancesin Table 7, Page 28
aData Section
Busway Impedance Data
Table 7, Busway Impedance Data (Ohms per 1000 Feet - Line-to-Neutral, 60 Cycles)
Frag Busway
‘pers Rag Resistance Readanes Impede Resistance ~~ Reacanes ——Impedanee
1350
Lowimpedanca Feeder Busway ~
oo Sms
he above dala epevenis values which ar &composte of hase Gbluined by 2 Wrvey aly, value Tend be one a
28Data Section
Asymmetrical Factors
Table 8, Asymmetrical Factors ‘Selective Coordination (Blackout Prevention)
Tae Samal RN Apa Having determined the faults that must be
Shon Gveut shot asinon phase Maximo TRIES RreTpe TPR interrupted, te next step le to specity Protective
BowerFace, Get nsatagons | RNSAMoaat RUS AnDNES! Dovicos that ull proviso a Selectively Coordinated
Percent NR Ratio PrakAmperes Me URGrle Mn, MECIIML Sytem wth proper Ileruping Ratings
Such a system assures safaty and reliability
under all service conditions and prevents neadloss
interuption of service on circulls other than the one
(on which a fault oceurs.
The topic of Selectivity will be Discussed in the
next Handbook, EDP Il
Component Protection Equipment Damage Prevention)
Proper protection of electrical equipmen’
requires that fault current levels be known. The
characteristics and let-through values of the
overcurrent device must be known, and compared
to the equipment withstand ratings. This topic of
Component Protection is discussed in the third
Hanabook, ED? I.
2areh
1966, copy: TOBE By
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