ANSI/IEEE Calculation Methods: Standard Compliance

Calculation Methods - Short-Circuit ANSI/IEEE
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ANSI/IEEE Calculation Methods

ETAP provides two short circuit calculation methods based on ANSI/IEEE and IEC Standards. You can select the calculation
method from the Short Circuit Study Case Editor. This section describes the ANSI/IEEE standard method of calculation.
Standard Compliance
ETAP short circuit calculation per ANSI/IEEE Standards fully complies with the latest ANSI/IEEE and UL Standards, as listed
below:
Standard
IEEE C37.04
IEEE C37.04f
IEEE C37.04g
IEEE C37.04h
IEEE C37.04i
IEEE C37.04
Pub. Year
1979 (1988)
1990
1986
1990
1991
1999
Title
Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated
on a Symmetrical Current Basis and Supplements
IEEE C37.010
IEEE C37.010b
IEEE C37.010e
IEEE C37.010
1979, 1988,1999
1985
1985
1999
IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated

on a Symmetrical Basis and supplements
IEEE C37.13
1990
Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in

Enclosures
IEEE C37.013
1997
Standard for AC High-Voltage Generator Circuit Breakers Rated on a

Symmetrical Current Basis
IEEE C37.20.1
2002
Standard for Metal Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker

Switchgear
IEEE Std 399
1990 & 1997
IEEE Std 141
1986,1993,2002
Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants the Red Book
IEEE Std 242
1986 & 2001
IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of

Industrial and Commercial Power Systems the Buff Book
UL 489_9
1996,2000,2002
Power System Analysis the Brown Book
Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case

Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
General Description of Calculation Methodology

In ANSI/IEEE short circuit calculations, an equivalent voltage source at the fault location, which equals the prefault voltage at
the location, replaces all external voltage sources and machine internal voltage sources.
All machines are represented by their internal impedances. Line capacitances and static loads are neglected. Transformer taps
can be set at either the nominal position or at the tapped position, and different schemes are available to correct transformer
impedance and system voltages if off-nominal tap setting exists. It is assumed that for 3-phase fault, the fault is bolted.
Therefore, arc resistances are not considered. You can specify fault impedance in the Short Circuit Study Case for single-phase
to ground fault. System impedances are assumed to be balanced 3-phase, and the method of symmetrical components is used for
unbalanced fault calculations.
Three different impedance networks are formed to calculate momentary, interrupting, and steady-state short circuit currents, and
corresponding duties for various protective devices. These networks are: cycle network (subtransient network), 1.5-4 cycle
network (transient network), and 30 cycle network (steady-state network).
ANSI/IEEE Standards recommend the use of separate R and X networks to calculate X/R values. An X/R ratio is obtained for
each individual faulted bus and short circuit current. This X/R ratio is then used to determine the multiplying factor to account
for the system DC offset.
Using the cycle and 1.5-4 cycle networks, the symmetrical rms value of the momentary and interrupting short circuit currents
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are solved first. These values are then multiplied by appropriate multiplying factors to finally obtain the asymmetrical value of
the momentary and interrupting short circuit currents.
Definition of Terms
The following terms are helpful in understanding short circuit calculations using ANSI/IEEE standards.
Cycle Network
This is the network used to calculate momentary short circuit current and protective device duties at the cycle after the fault.
The following table shows the type of device and its associated duties using the cycle network.
Type of Device
Duty
High voltage circuit breaker
Closing and latching capability
Low voltage circuit breaker
Interrupting capability
Fuse
Switchgear and MCC
Bus bracing
Relay
Instantaneous settings
Cycle Network Duty
The cycle network is also referred to as the subtransient network, primarily because all rotating machines are represented by
their subtransient reactance, as shown in the following table:
Type of Machine
Utility
Turbo generator
Hydro-generator with amortisseur winding
Hydro-generator without amortisseur winding
Condenser
Synchronous motor
Induction Machine
> 1000 hp @ 1800 rpm or less
> 250 hp @ 3600 rpm
All other > 50 hp
< 50 hp
Cycle Network Impedance
Xsc
X
Xd
Xd
0.75 Xd
Xd
Xd
Xd
Xd
1.2 Xd
1.67 Xd
(Xd = 1/LRC for induction motors)
1.5-4 Cycle Network

This network is used to calculate the interrupting short circuit current and protective device duties 1.5-4 cycles after the fault.
The following table shows the type of device and its associated duties using the 1.5-4 cycle network.
Type of Device
Duty
N/A
Fuse
N/A
Switchgear and MCC
N/A
Relay
N/A
1.5-4 Cycle Network Duty
The 1.5-4 cycle network is also referred to as the transient network. The type of rotating machine and its representation is shown
in the following table:
Type of Machine
Utility
Turbo generator
Condenser
Synchronous motor
Xsc
X
X d
X d
0.75 Xd
X d
1.5 Xd
Induction machine
> 1000 hp @ 1800 rpm or less
> 250 hp @ 3600 rpm
All other > 50 hp
< 50 hp
1.5-4 Cycle Network Impedance
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1.5 Xd
1.5 Xd
3.0 Xd
Infinity
(Xd = 1/LRC for induction motors)
30 Cycle Network
This is the network used to calculate the steady-state short circuit current and duties for some of the protective devices 30 cycles
after the fault. The following table shows the type of device and its associated duties using the 30 cycle network:
Type of Device
Duty
N/A
N/A
Fuse
N/A
Switchgear and MCC
N/A
Relay
Overcurrent settings
30 cycle Network Duty
The type of rotating machine and its representation in the 30 cycle network is shown in the following table. Induction machines,
synchronous motors, and condensers are not considered in the 30 cycle fault calculation.
Type of Machine
Utility
Turbo generator
Condenser
Synchronous motor
Induction machine
30 Cycle Network Impedance
Xsc
X
Xd
Xd
Xd
Infinity
Infinity
Infinity
ANSI Multiplying Factor

The ANSI multiplying factor is determined by the equivalent system X/R ratio at a particular fault location. The X/R ratio is
calculated by the separate R and X networks.
Local and Remote Contributions

A local contribution to a short circuit current is the portion of the short circuit current fed predominately from generators
through no more than one transformation, or with external reactance in a series, which is less than 1.5 times the generator
subtransient reactance. Otherwise the contribution is defined as remote.
No AC Decay (NACD) Ratio

The NACD ratio is defined as the remote contributions to the total contributions for the short circuit current at a given location.
Total short circuit current Itotal = Iremote + Ilocal

NACD = 0 if all contributions are local.
NACD = 1 if all contributions are remote.
Calculation Methods
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Momentary (1/2 Cycle) Short Circuit Current Calc. (Buses and HVCB)
The momentary short circuit current at the cycle represents the highest or maximum value of the short circuit current before
its AC and DC components decay toward the steady-state value. Although the highest or maximum short circuit current actually
occurs slightly before the cycle in reality, the cycle network is used for this calculation.
The following procedure is used to calculate momentary short circuit current:
1. Calculate the symmetrical rms value of momentary short circuit current using the following formula:
where Zeq is the equivalent impedance at the faulted bus from the cycle network.
2. Calculate the asymmetrical rms value of momentary short-circuit current using the following formula:
where MFm is the momentary multiplying factor, calculated from
3. Calculate the peak value of momentary short-circuit current using the following formula:
where MFp is the peak multiplying factor, calculated from
This value is the calculated Asymmetrical kA Crest printed in the Momentary Duty column of the Momentary Duty page in the
output report.
In both equations for MFm and MFp calculation, X/R is the ratio of X to R at the fault location obtained from separate X and R
networks at cycle.
The value of the fault current calculated by this method can be used for the following purposes:
Check closing and latching capabilities of high voltage circuit breakers
Check bus bracing capabilities
Adjust relay instantaneous settings
Check interrupting capabilities of fuses and low voltage circuit breakers
High Voltage Circuit Breaker Interrupting Duty Calculation

The interrupting fault currents for high voltage circuit breakers correspond to the 1-4 cycle short-circuit currents, i.e., the 1-4
cycle network is used for this calculation.
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Contact Parting Time

The magnitude of the DC component of the short circuit current is dependent on the contact parting time of the individual circuit
breaker. On the Rating page of High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor, you can specify the contact parting time for a circuit
breaker. If the C37.010-1999 option is selected on the Standard page of the Short Circuit Study Case, then the contact parting
time entered in the High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor will be used in the calculation.
If the C37.010-1979 and Older option is selected, then the default contact parting time given in the following table will be used.
The default contact parting time is dependent on the rated cycle of the circuit breaker. In this case, the contact parting time
entered in the High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor will be ignored in the calculation.
Circuit Breaker
Rating in Cycles
8
5
3
2
Contact Parting
Time in Cycles
4
3
2
1.5
S Factor
The S Factor reflects the ability of a symmetrically rated high voltage circuit breaker to interrupt a fault current with a DC
component. It is defined as the ratio of asymmetrical interrupting rms rating over symmetrical interrupting rms rating of a circuit
breaker.
If the C37.010-1999 option is selected on the Standard page of Short Circuit Study Case, the S Factor for a symmetrically rated
circuit breaker is calculated using the contact parting time entered in the High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor and the standard
time constant for the DC component provided in IEEE Standards. According to IEEE Standard C37.10-1999, the time constant
is equal to 45 ms for an AC high voltage circuit breaker rated on a symmetrical current basis. According to IEEE Standard
C37.013-1997, the time constant is equal to 133 ms for an AC high voltage generator circuit breaker rated on a symmetrical
current basis. The calculated S Factor is also displayed on the Rating page of the High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor.
If the C37.010-1979 and Older option is selected, the default S factor given in the following table will be used. The default S
Factor is dependent on the rated cycle of the circuit breaker. In this case, the S Factor displayed in the High Voltage Circuit
Breaker Editor will not be used in the calculation.
Circuit Breaker
Contact Parting Time
S Factor
4
1.0
3
1.1
2
1.2
1.5
1.3
S Factor for AC High Voltage Circuit Breaker
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
Calculation Procedure
The following procedure is used to calculate the interrupting short circuit current for high voltage circuit breakers:
1. Calculate the symmetrical rms value of the interrupting short circuit current using the following formula:
where Zeq is the equivalent impedance at the faulted bus from the 1-4 cycle network.
2. Calculate the short-circuit current contributions to the fault location from the surrounding buses.
3. If the contribution is from a Remote bus, the symmetrical value is corrected by the factor of MFr, calculated from
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where t is the circuit breaker contact parting time in cycles.

The following table shows the Multiplying Factors for Remote Contributions (MFr) for default contact parting time.
100
90
80
70
60
8 Cycle CB
(4 cy CPT)
1.487
1.464
1.438
1.405
1.366
5 Cycle CB
(3 cy CPT)
1.540
1.522
1.499
1.472
1.438
3 Cycle CB
(2 cy CPT)
1.599
1.585
1.569
1.548
1.522
2 Cycle CB
(1.5 cy CPT)
1.63
1.619
1.606
1.59
1.569
50
45
40
35
30
1.316
1.286
1.253
1.215
1.172
1.393
1.366
1.334
1.297
1.253
1.487
1.464
1.438
1.405
1.366
1.54
1.522
1.499
1.472
1.438
25
20
18
16
14
1.126
1.078
1.059
1.042
1.027
1.201
1.142
1.116
1.091
1.066
1.316
1.253
1.223
1.190
1.154
1.393
1.334
1.305
1.271
1.233
12
10
9
8
7
1.015
1.007
1.004
1.002
1.001
1.042
1.023
1.015
1.009
1.005
1.116
1.078
1.059
1.042
1.027
1.190
1.142
1.116
1.091
1.066
6
5
4
3
2
1
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.002
1.00.
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.015
1.007
1.002
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.042
1.023
1.009
1.002
1.000
1.000
X/R Ratio
If the contribution is from a Local generator, the symmetrical value is corrected by the factor of MFl, which is obtained from:
ANSI/IEEE C37.010, Application Guide for AC High-Voltage. Since the standard only provides curves for several typical
contact parting time values, if a curve exists for the contact parting time of a circuit breaker, the factor MFl will be obtained
from the curve. Otherwise, the two curves with closest contact parting time values, one on each side, will be used to interpolate
MFl. In the High Voltage Circuit Breaker editor, you can only enter a contact parting time that is within the range limited by the
curves available in the standard. This ensures that MFl will only be calculated by means of interpolation on available curves, not
extrapolation.
100
90
80
70
60
8 Cycle CB
(4 cy CPT)
1.252
1.239
1.222
1.201
1.175
5 Cycle CB
(3 cy CPT)
1.351
1.340
1.324
1.304
1.276
3 Cycle CB
(2 cy CPT)
1.443
1.441
1.435
1.422
1.403
2 Cycle CB
(1.5 cy CPT)
1.512
1.511
1.508
1.504
1.496
50
45
40
35
30
1.141
1.121
1.098
1.072
1.044
1.241
1.220
1.196
1.169
1.136
1.376
1.358
1.337
1.313
1.283
1.482
1.473
1.461
1.446
1.427
X/R Ratio
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25
20
18
16
14
1.013
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.099
1.057
1.039
1.021
1.003
1.247
1.201
1.180
1.155
1.129
1.403
1.371
1.356
1.339
1.320
12
10
9
8
7
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.099
1.067
1.051
1.035
1.019
1.299
1.276
1.263
1.250
1.236
6
5
4
3
2
1
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.005
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.221
1.205
1.188
1.170
1.152
1.132
4. Calculate the total remote contributions and total local contribution, and thus the NACD ratio.
5. Determine the actual multiplying factor (AMFi) from the NACD ratio and calculate the adjusted rms value of interrupting
short-circuit current using the following formula.
Iint,rms,adj = AMF Iint,rms,symm
i
where
AMFi = MFl + NACD (MFr MFl)
6. For symmetrically rated breakers, the adjusted rms value of interrupting short-circuit current is calculated using the
following formula.
where the correction factor S reflects an inherent capability of ac high voltage circuit breakers, which are rated on a
symmetrical current basis.
The value of this current is applied to check high voltage circuit breaker interrupting capabilities.
For AC high voltage circuit breakers rated on a total current basis, the interrupting current rating entered in the circuit
breaker editor is the asymmetrical value. The short-circuit current used to compare against the circuit breaker rating can
be calculated by the same formula given above with the S value equal to 1.0.
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Interrupting Duty Calculation

Due to the instantaneous action of low voltage circuit breakers at maximum short-circuit values, the cycle network is used for
calculating the interrupting short-circuit current.
The following procedure is used to calculate the interrupting short-circuit current for low voltage circuit breakers:
1. Calculate the symmetrical rms value of the interrupting short-circuit current from the following formula.
where Zeq is the equivalent impedance at the faulted bus from the cycle network.
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2. Calculate the adjusted asymmetrical rms value of the momentary short-circuit current duty using the following formula:
where MF is the multiplying factor, considering the system X/R ratio and the low voltage circuit breaker testing power
factors.
The following equation is used to calculate the multiplication factor for an unfused power, a molded, or an insulated
circuit breaker when the Based on Peak Current option is selected in the Short Circuit Study Case:
The following equation is used to calculate the multiplication factor for an fused power, a molded, or an insulated circuit
breaker when the Based on Asymmetrical Current option is selected in the Short Circuit Study Case:
Where (X/R)test is calculated based on the test power factor entered from the Low Voltage Circuit Breaker editor. The
manufacturer maximum testing power factors given in the following table are used as the default values:
Max Design (Tested)
Circuit Breaker Type
% PF
(X/R) test
Power Breaker (Unfused)
15
6.59
Power Breaker (Fused)
20
4.90
Molded Case (Rated Over 20,000 A)
20
4.90
Molded Case (Rated 10,001-20,000 A)
30
3.18
Molded Case (Rated 10,000 A)
50
1.73
Maximum Test PF for Low Voltage Circuit Breaker
The calculated duty value Iint,rms,adj can be applied to low voltage breaker interrupting capabilities.
If the calculated multiplication factor is less than 1, it is set to 1 so that the symmetrical fault current is compared against the
symmetrical rating of the device. If the symmetrical fault current is less than the symmetrical rating of the device, the checking
on asymmetrical current will certainly pass.
Fuse Interrupting Short Circuit Current Calculation

The procedures for calculating the fuse interrupting short circuit current is the same as those for the Circuit Breaker
Interrupting Duty calculation.
Note: The current limiting effect of certain devices like current limiting fuses or circuit breakers is not considered for shortcircuit calculations or for device duty evaluations.
Comparison of Device Rating and Short-Circuit Duty

ETAP compares the rating of protective devices and bus bars with the fault duties of the bus. The comparison results are listed
in the summary page of the output report. The device rating and fault duty used in the comparison are shown below.
Device Type
Momentary Duty
Device Capability
Calculated Short-Circuit Duty
HV Bus Bracing
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Asymm. KA rms
Asymm. KA Crest
Symm. KA rms
Asymm. KA rms
Asymm. KA rms
Asymm. KA Crest
Symm. KA rms
Asymm. KA rms
C&L Capability kA rms

C&L Capability kA Crest
Asymm. KA rms
Asymm. KA Crest
Interrupting Duty
HVCB
Interrupting kA***
Adjusted kA
LVCB
Rated Interrupting kA
Adjusted kA
LV Bus Bracing
HVCB
*** The interrupting capability of a high voltage circuit breaker is calculated based on the nominal kV of the connected bus and
the prefault voltage (Vf ) if the flag is set in the Short Circuit Study Case, as shown below.
Interrupting kA = (Rated Int. kA) * (Rated Max. kV) / (Bus Nominal kV)
or
Interrupting kA = (Rated Int. kA) * (Rated Max. kV) / (Bus Nominal kV * Vf )
The calculated interrupting kA (as shown above) is then limited to the maximum interrupting kA of the circuit breaker.
Generator Circuit Breakers

Determination of Generator Circuit Breakers
In order for ETAP to evaluate a circuit breaker as a generator CB according to IEEE C37.013 1997, it must be associated with
the corresponding generator by making the selection from the rating page of the high voltage circuit breaker. Also, the generator
CB must be directly connected to the generator or it must be located along the connecting path between the generator and the
unit step-up transformer (as shown in Figures A & B below).
Generator Circuit Breakers are only rated on a symmetrical current basis. In calculating the S factor, the standard time constant
for the DC component specified in IEEE Std. C37.013 1997 is 133 ms for a generator circuit breaker.
If a circuit breaker is connected in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure C below (Gen CB1), even if the circuit
breaker is flagged as a generator circuit breaker in the editor, the program evaluates the circuit breaker device duty as regular
HVCBs. This method yields conservative results in most cases, but they are not as accurate as the current per IEEE Std.
C37.013 1997. Note that, for an HVCB assigned as a generator CB even if it is handled as a regular HVCB, the time constant
will change to 133ms and it is the value used in the calculation.
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Short-Circuit Current Calculation for Generator Circuit Breakers

For a generator circuit breaker, ETAP calculates short-circuit current according to the guidelines specified in IEEE Std. C37.013
1997. The short-circuit duty calculated includes symmetrical, asymmetrical, and peak kA for momentary and interrupting duty,
as well as the DC kA and degree of asymmetry for interrupting duty.
For each circuit breaker, it determines short-circuit current when the system side is faulted (generator-source) and when the
generator side is faulted (system-source). For each fault location it calculates short-circuit current for three generator pre-fault
loading conditions: full load at lagging power factor, full load at leading power factor and no load. The lagging power factor is
the generator rated power factor and the leading power factor can be set from the ETAP ini file. A default value of 95% is used
for the leading power factor. The calculation of short-circuit current for different loading conditions is necessary to reveal the
worst possible fault current values. For example, for the generator-source fault, the worst asymmetrical duty occurs under
lagging load power factor condition, while the worst degree of asymmetry occurs under leading power factor condition.
For a fault on the system side of the circuit breaker (generator-source), the short-circuit current through the circuit breaker is
only from the generator. ETAP applies generator full dynamic model in the short-circuit calculation, including transient and
sub-transient impedance and time constant. This complete model captures the detailed behavior of a generator under shortcircuit, including both ac and dc current decay. Tests have shown that ETAP calculation at no load is within 1% of the value
calculated by hand in Annex C37.013-1997. ETAP is more accurate and more conservative than the hand calculations in the
example based on the standard because ETAP does not ignore the impedances removed from the equations given in the standard
to simplify the hand calculations.
For a fault on the generator side (system-source), the system contribution is the only current flowing through the circuit breaker.
The program uses the system side symmetrical fault current and the X/R calculated based only on the system side to determine
the asymmetrical current. The symmetrical closing and latching duty is calculated based on the symmetrical and dc fault current
at 1/2 cycle.
The plot below displays an asymmetrical generator source short-circuit current and the pattern is identical to the results shown
in Figure A3 from C37.013-1997.
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Panel/1-Ph UPS/1-Ph Subsystem Device Duty Short-Circuit Calculation

ETAP can perform device duty short-circuit calculations for 3-phase and 1-phase subsystems. These subsystems are defined as
those connected to the output of a Panel, 1-Phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or 1-phase elements connected below a
phase adapter. ETAP performs these calculations if the options are selected on the Info page of the Short-Circuit Study Case.
The program faults every single bus in the subsystem and it displays the fault current at every bus in the subsystem.
3-Phase Panel Subsystems Short-circuit Current
3-phase subsystems can be connected below panels. These elements are just an extension of the regular 3-phase system and
ETAP will perform the device duty for these elements in similar fashion as if these elements were connected directly to the 3phase system (i.e. without the 3-phase panel). However, The only differences are that the short-circuit contributions from the
motors in the subsystem are not considered. This simplification/method is acceptable since in real life applications the size of
the motors connected below 3-Phase panels are small and generally negligible in contributions to a fault.
The image below shows a 3-Phase panel subsystem with short-circuit results.
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3-Ph Panel A and 3-Ph Panel B are similar buses. The image above shows both buses being faulted along with Panel1, Pnl A
and Pnl B. Every location below (and including) Panel1 are faulted when the Run Panel/1-Ph UPS/1-Ph System Device Duty
button is pressed on the short-circuit toolbar. The program also determines which device short-circuit ratings (momentary,
interrupting, close and latch, etc) are exceeded and it generates warnings in the alert view window or on the one-line diagram by
changing the color of the overstressed device. This mechanism is similar to the regular 3-phase system alert system.
1-Phase Subsystems Short-circuit current
These systems are classified as those with the following phase types: A, B, C, AB, BC, CA, LL, L1, and L2 (center-tap 3-wire
systems). The calculation method used by the program to determine the short-circuit current depends on the type of connection
and phase being faulted. The program considers the upstream contributions (from the 3-phase system) towards the faulted
elements in the 1-phase subsystem by considering the impedance networks of the 3-phase system (i.e. positive, negative and
zero sequence). The contributions from 1-phase motor loads connected in the 1-phase subsystem are not considered by the
program. The following image shows examples of 1-phase subsystem faults:
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Low voltage Circuit Breaker Device Duty below Panel/1-P UPS/1Ph Subsystem
This calculation is similar to the one for LVCBs connected in a regular three phase system. The cycle network short-circuit
currents are used to evaluate the breaker interrupting and momentary capability.
Low Voltage Fuse Device Duty below Panel/1-Ph UPS/1Ph Subsystem
This calculation is similar to the one for fuses connected in a regular three phase system. The cycle network short-circuit
currents are used to evaluate the fuse interrupting capability.
Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Device Duty in 3-Ph or 1-Ph Subsystem
The program uses the cycle short-circuit current to determine the momentary and interrupting duty of medium voltage circuit
breakers connected below Panels/UPS/1Ph subsystems. The use of the cycle currents for evaluating the interrupting capability
should yield more conservative results for this device. This simplification is applicable for both 3-phase and 1-phase medium
voltage breakers. If more accuracy is needed, then the regular 3-phase short-circuit calculation can be used for 3-phase medium
voltage breakers instead.
Device Duty Evaluation on Protective Devices for Panel Internal Circuits
In Panel/1-PhUPS/1Ph Subsystem Device Duty Short-Circuit Calculation, device duty evaluation also includes protective
devices for panel internal circuits. However, in order for ETAP to carry out the device duty evaluation for an internal circuit,
protective device parameters for the circuit must be selected from the ETAP library. This can be done from the Protective
Device subpage of the Schedule page of the Panel Editor.
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