SHORT CIRCUIT STUDY

A short-circuit study is an analysis of an electrical system that determines the magnitude of the currents that flow during an electrical failure. Comparing these calculated values ​​with the equipment ratings is the first step in ensuring that the power system is safely protected.

We are going to calculate the levels of short-circuit fault current at different locations in the power system.

We will compare these calculated fault currents with your equipment’s break / resistance ratings to determine if you have a problem.

A SHORT CIRCUIT STUDY

Determine the breaking power of circuit breakers and fuses.
Increase installation reliability, equipment protection and personal safety.
Predict thermal and electrodynamic stresses caused by current fault.
Provide accurate fault current calculations at each location in the system, thus allowing equipment with an appropriate rating to be specified.
Identify underestimated equipment before extensive damage to the system occurs.

PowerOne uses EasyPower software in version 10.3 as a calculation tool to perform short-circuit, protection and selectivity studies, and electrical arc. This software version is already updated with the newest IEEE-1584-2018. “The EasyPower product suite delivers a full lineup of powerful Windows®-based electrical software tools for intelligently designing, analyzing, and monitoring electrical power systems. With the fastest processing speeds on the market, EasyPower delivers instantaneous, accurate results to help you make more intelligent decisions.”