Short Circuit Current Calculations Cooper （短路电流计算库珀）.pdf

Short Circuit Current Calculations Introduction Several sections of the National Electrical Code® relate to proper overcurrent pro- Normally, short circuit studies involve calculating a bolted 3-phase fault condition. This tection. Safe and reliable application of overcurrent protective devices based on can be characterized as all 3-phases “bolted” together to create a zero impedance these sections mandate that a short circuit study and a selective coordination study connection. This establishes a “worst case” (highest current) condition that results in be conducted. These sections include, among others: maximum three phase thermal and mechanical stress in the system. From this calculation, other types of fault conditions can be approximated. This “worst case” condi- • 110.9 Interrupting Rating tion should be used for interrupting rating, component protection and selective coordina- • 110.10 Component Protection tion. However, in doing an arc-flash hazard analysis it is recommended to do the arc- • 240.1 Conductor Protection flash hazard analysis at the highest bolted 3 phase short circuit condition and at the • 250.122 Equipment Grounding Conductor Protection “minimum” bolted three-phase short circuit condition. There are several variables in a • Marked Short-Circuit Current Rating; distribution syste