AP01200003E - Fault Current - Coordination Calculator
AP01200003E - Fault Current - Coordination Calculator
AP01200003E - Fault Current - Coordination Calculator
sources: transformers (1), generators (1 - 5 in parallel) or a definite bus and will present Eaton
circuit breakers that are able to provide fully selective performance at the calculated short circuit
levels. The values displayed are RMS fault current values.
Tool identifies circuit breaker families that may meet the requirements. Circuit breakers are defined
by frame type and size, trip size or sensor and plug size where applicable. Circuit breakers may be
provided in various short circuit ratings, selectivity level used herein reflect the selectivity capability
of the highest rated CB within the family. A lower rated CB from the same family may be used if
suitable for the application.
Where devices have adjustable instantaneous trips the adjustment was set a maximum regardless
if the circuit breaker is evaluated as an upstream (main) or downstream (feeder) device.
Where adjustable short time delay and pick up is provided the short time pick up is always set at
maximum, I2t in and the delay is set at minimum, except when one adjustable device is compared
above another similarly adjustable device. In that case the delay of the upstream device is set at a
higher level
Long time pick up is always set at maximum for all adjustable circuit breakers.
Ground fault settings are not considered in the analysis.
Job Title
Company Name
Generators
Transformer
Results #N/A
B17: Apply a PF <1.0 if generator rated in kW.
If generator rated in kVA use PF = 1.
B26: Only subtransient Z considered in this short circuit estimate as instantaneous selectivity is affected by first cycle fault current only.
Point to Point Method:
The application of the point to point method permits the determination of available short-circuit curre
with a reasonable degree of accuracy at various points in an electrical distribution system.
Select Secondary
Select Branch Breaker
Main Breaker
Branch
29
breaker index
number
14,000 Coordination Level
Select Three Phase Select Three Phase
Primary Voltage Secondary Voltage
Voltage Formula
Transformer Primary FLA
Motor Contribution: Assume 50% (0.5 pu) motor
load on 208 volt systems & 100% (0.25 pu) motor
load on 240, 480 or 600 volt systems.
Motor Contibution Factor
Source Impedance
Calcualtion (ZU = KVABase /
KVASource)
Source Impedance
Calcualtion (ZU = KVABase /
KVASource)
Source Impedance