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Whenever a fault occurs in an electrical power system, relatively high currents flow, producing large amounts of destructive energy in the forms of heat and magnetic forces. A short circuit study ensures that protective device ratings within a power system are adequate for maximum currents that flow during a fault. A short circuit study is performed to:
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certain protective devices have adequate interrupting current capability;
Computer-based modeling is used to calculate maximum three phase short circuit currents which are compared to protective device component short circuit currents' ratings. |
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There is a difference between traditional faults and arcing faults. Traditional short circuit studies are performed for faults caused by conductors coming in direct contact with each other. An arcing fault occurs when the current passes through a gap between two conducting materials. This arcing fault emits a high temperature which can cause serious burns to anyone standing near the arc. A further hazard exists from the molten material that is sprayed over the surrounding area. A large percentage of electrical injuries are accounted to burns resulting from arcing current. An arc flash study is performed to:
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